06-08-2021, 02:08 PM
(06-08-2021, 02:02 PM)omahen Wrote: He still is all what you say related to KP against other centers. The problem is teams have figured out the key is not to defend him with center but a random wing or guard, and he is more or less cooked. For me this is the biggest priority for his offseason. Learn how to punish small guys. This way he will force opponents to guard him with centers, which will allow Luka/KP PnR or PnP to feast on them.
Let's be honest, his technique and footwork is extremely poor in the post. His only move is to turn around and shoot a contested fade away jumper. He doesn't see help defense coming, lowers the ball and consequently often turns it over. He needs to work on this, whole offseason. Of course I see physical training as mandatory part of any offseason.
I don't disagree with any of the above - I think that's a great snapshot of where KP is on offense right now.
But again, for me, I trust him/Luka/Carlisle to figure all of that out, eventually. He just needs to learn a few moves. What REALLY had me in "F KP" mode all year was the defensive end. The most encouraging thing from the exit interviews for me was that he and Carlisle both admitted he wasn't moving well physically all year. If that was TEMPORARY, and not CUMULATIVE, that would give me hope. I'm skeptical, but I trust the Mavs' opinion on the matter, as they have much more information than we do.
Knowing only what I know, I'd still bail on the dude, but I guess I've talked myself into not being too disappointed if they decide to give it one more go. In my head, the version of KP we thought we were getting, committed to the defensive end, would be GREAT for this team.