Wizop wrote:Golden State's win has everyone playing follow the leader. the PF position is being redefined. whether we need to shop for one who plays on the block is an open question for me. I'm not convinced PG should get big minutes there but we'll see.
here's a crazy thought. Bird has talked about moving to PF himself late in his career and enjoying it. that was when he had back troubles. if Paul is a half step slower than before the leg break even if that condition is temporary, might playing the 4 help cover up any lingering effects of the injury?
I think that's a good point. Having Paul spend more time defending 4 could actually be less demanding than the defensive responsibility he's taken on the last couple of years.
I'm a little surprised Paul George moving to the 4 has been delivered the way it has because I expect the reality will be a more positionless approach designed to create space rather than a high low post system that gets employed when you utilize a traditional center and power forward. It's not like he's going to be working against bigger stronger guys on the block trying to find a shot with his back to the basket.