05-10-2021, 11:46 AM
(05-09-2021, 09:33 PM)dynamicalVoid Wrote: Is KP's size and athletic ability not quite right for the offensive PNR game? Or...is he reluctant to participate in PNR in fear of reinjury? Seems like a 6'8 to 6'11 athletic high flyer is most suitable. Someone that can throw their body around and adjust quickly mid air. You also have to have a good feel and read on whats happening and good chemistry with the ball handler. I dont know if chemistry or feel/read are the issue, athletic limitations, not liking that style of play, fear of increased risk of injury or something else is the issue.
I get that he has shown an issue with being able to defend on the PNR.
Also...Are the Mavs the first experience KP has had with PNR?
Def sounds like there are fit issues.
We have seen KP roll hard in some big games. I honestly think we need to reserve judgment for the playoffs.
2 things I think we should see unveiled in the playoffs:
1. More aggressive KP, especially in high screen PnR with hard rolls to the basket. We have seen it before.
2. Lots of Luka on the block, especially in the 4th quarter with KP flanked out to the perimeter. The defender in the middle is stuck btwn two bad options and Luka will either get a good shot or get KP an open shot.
Just knowing Rick I think he saves some stuff for the playoffs, for better or worse.