gaspar wrote:
We don't need a plodding PF, who doesn't run and would clog the lane for our backcourt. We already have pretty darn good post-scoring PF, who is much younger, can run, stretch the floor and is still on his rookie contract.
PPP on post-ups last year:
Markieff 0.94 (360 plays)
Randolph 0.88 (892 plays)
Pau 0.83 (435 plays)
Boozer 0.72 (348 plays)
The Grizzlies with a heavy dose of Z-Bo's post-ups ranked 17th in offensive efficiency in the league last year. The Suns were 8th.
And always so much focus on the offense. Our offense is just fine, we need a boost on defense. Per Hollinger:
OFF Eff Ranking: 8th
TS% Ranking: 7th
Effective FG % Ranking: 7th
And then:
Rebound Rate (missed shots that we rebound): 16th
DEF Eff Ranking: 13th
% of Shots Blocked: 20th
Opponent FG %: 15th
...
The only offensive stat we suck at is TO ratio, and that is not really something related to the PF or C position, but much more to the ball handlers. The only defensive stat we are good at is steals per opponent possession, which is also not too related to the PF and C position, but more to perimeter defense.
So the whole argument based on spacing, and increasing offensive efficiency sounds dull to me, as that is not the major area of improvement we need to work on. Plus, a better defense leads to more transition offense, something the Suns are excelling at, so even our offensive numbers would improve with better interior defense.
