Klomp wrote:
Royce White is excatly that type of combo PF/SF who I would look to improve our roster. Too bad his off court issues make his unplayble.
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Klomp wrote:
minimus wrote:Now they run KAT through screens in order to create him a scoring opportunites, just like a guard. Interesting. I wonder if a good, creative passer would be able to feed KAT for 2-3 easy baskets every game.
Dewey wrote:minimus wrote:Now they run KAT through screens in order to create him a scoring opportunites, just like a guard. Interesting. I wonder if a good, creative passer would be able to feed KAT for 2-3 easy baskets every game.
Ya so ... we can’t just post up him up? Maybe keep him closer to the basket and get some offensive boards? Can always pick and pop. Next we’ll have point-Kat. Sounds like we need a big MAN under the basket ...
minimus wrote:Dewey wrote:minimus wrote:Now they run KAT through screens in order to create him a scoring opportunites, just like a guard. Interesting. I wonder if a good, creative passer would be able to feed KAT for 2-3 easy baskets every game.
Ya so ... we can’t just post up him up? Maybe keep him closer to the basket and get some offensive boards? Can always pick and pop. Next we’ll have point-Kat. Sounds like we need a big MAN under the basket ...
From what I see it is about versality in offense, not about what method is better. Let me explain:
1) Against Adams, Jokic, Drummond we should run PnR and PnP. Give him ball on the move in order to make KAT able to use his quickness and ballhandling to beat defenses
2) Against small bigs we should feed KAT in the post
tsherkin wrote:The important thing to take away here is that Klomp is wrong.
Esohny wrote:Why are you asking Klomp? "He's" actually a bot that posts random blurbs from a database.
Klomp wrote:I'm putting the tired in retired mod at the moment
Klomp wrote:minimus wrote:Dewey wrote:Ya so ... we can’t just post up him up? Maybe keep him closer to the basket and get some offensive boards? Can always pick and pop. Next we’ll have point-Kat. Sounds like we need a big MAN under the basket ...
From what I see it is about versality in offense, not about what method is better. Let me explain:
1) Against Adams, Jokic, Drummond we should run PnR and PnP. Give him ball on the move in order to make KAT able to use his quickness and ballhandling to beat defenses
2) Against small bigs we should feed KAT in the post
Also remember Towns is actually one of the smaller bigs in the league. He's not 7'1" like Embiid or 270 lbs like Adams or Gasol, he's actually at a physical disadvantage quite often.
Mattya wrote:Klomp wrote:minimus wrote:
From what I see it is about versality in offense, not about what method is better. Let me explain:
1) Against Adams, Jokic, Drummond we should run PnR and PnP. Give him ball on the move in order to make KAT able to use his quickness and ballhandling to beat defenses
2) Against small bigs we should feed KAT in the post
Also remember Towns is actually one of the smaller bigs in the league. He's not 7'1" like Embiid or 270 lbs like Adams or Gasol, he's actually at a physical disadvantage quite often.
Plus KAT bringing the rim defenders out of the paint is valuable, the team just doesn't have any other player that can create offense at an efficient enough level for themselves or others going to the rim.
minimus wrote:Mattya wrote:Klomp wrote:Also remember Towns is actually one of the smaller bigs in the league. He's not 7'1" like Embiid or 270 lbs like Adams or Gasol, he's actually at a physical disadvantage quite often.
Plus KAT bringing the rim defenders out of the paint is valuable, the team just doesn't have any other player that can create offense at an efficient enough level for themselves or others going to the rim.
Yet fans want Ryan to play two big lineup again.
Klomp wrote:minimus wrote:Dewey wrote:Ya so ... we can’t just post up him up? Maybe keep him closer to the basket and get some offensive boards? Can always pick and pop. Next we’ll have point-Kat. Sounds like we need a big MAN under the basket ...
From what I see it is about versality in offense, not about what method is better. Let me explain:
1) Against Adams, Jokic, Drummond we should run PnR and PnP. Give him ball on the move in order to make KAT able to use his quickness and ballhandling to beat defenses
2) Against small bigs we should feed KAT in the post
Also remember Towns is actually one of the smaller bigs in the league. He's not 7'1" like Embiid or 270 lbs like Adams or Gasol, he's actually at a physical disadvantage quite often.
Mattya wrote:minimus wrote:Mattya wrote:
Plus KAT bringing the rim defenders out of the paint is valuable, the team just doesn't have any other player that can create offense at an efficient enough level for themselves or others going to the rim.
Yet fans want Ryan to play two big lineup again.
I think we need a strong PF who can rebound and space the floor, but moving KAT to the 4 would be a big mistake on both sides of the ball.
minimus wrote:One question. Do you project KBD more PF(stretch 4) or SF (big wing)? Early this season he was not successful as a false PF, failed to provide consistent paint protection, rebounding and weak side rotation Last game against OKC Westbrook killed him in 1vs1. Probably no one could stop Westbrook without help of big. Still I wish Keita shows more promise on defensive end, because he is smart, versatile player in offense. Maybe he is okay as backup wing, because he can defend both backup PF and SF position, but not starting lineup level player?
Dewey wrote:minimus wrote:One question. Do you project KBD more PF(stretch 4) or SF (big wing)? Early this season he was not successful as a false PF, failed to provide consistent paint protection, rebounding and weak side rotation Last game against OKC Westbrook killed him in 1vs1. Probably no one could stop Westbrook without help of big. Still I wish Keita shows more promise on defensive end, because he is smart, versatile player in offense. Maybe he is okay as backup wing, because he can defend both backup PF and SF position, but not starting lineup level player?
I don’t forecast him at all ... just a deep bench guy if he sticks
minimus wrote:Dewey wrote:minimus wrote:One question. Do you project KBD more PF(stretch 4) or SF (big wing)? Early this season he was not successful as a false PF, failed to provide consistent paint protection, rebounding and weak side rotation Last game against OKC Westbrook killed him in 1vs1. Probably no one could stop Westbrook without help of big. Still I wish Keita shows more promise on defensive end, because he is smart, versatile player in offense. Maybe he is okay as backup wing, because he can defend both backup PF and SF position, but not starting lineup level player?
I don’t forecast him at all ... just a deep bench guy if he sticks
IMO he is too good for deep bench guy. He is more athletic than a year ago, better shooter than a year ago.
cupcakesnake wrote:I know a lot of people haven't seen him play, but no one is forcing you to make up an opinion and post it.
minimus wrote:Mattya wrote:Klomp wrote:Also remember Towns is actually one of the smaller bigs in the league. He's not 7'1" like Embiid or 270 lbs like Adams or Gasol, he's actually at a physical disadvantage quite often.
Plus KAT bringing the rim defenders out of the paint is valuable, the team just doesn't have any other player that can create offense at an efficient enough level for themselves or others going to the rim.
Yet fans want Ryan to play two big lineup again.
Grubie024 wrote:minimus wrote:Mattya wrote:
Plus KAT bringing the rim defenders out of the paint is valuable, the team just doesn't have any other player that can create offense at an efficient enough level for themselves or others going to the rim.
Yet fans want Ryan to play two big lineup again.
Well KAT clearly isn’t cutting it on the defensive end. At this rate he’d need historically good offensive numbers to be a net positive, so I can see why people want to pair him with another big to shore up the defense.
As for KBD at PF, I’m not seeing it. Would be great if that worked out, but the early returns haven’t been good, and I don’t see much promise either. I see him as a SF.
Rookie-Mistake wrote:Bertans. Becomes a UFA this off season. Bring him in.shrink wrote:WCS is a Center, and he can’t shoot. He hasn’t even attempted a three pointer this system.
As long as Rosas and Saunders are committed to only playing one big, they need a PF who can shoot.
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