pr0gr4m wrote:Indeed wrote:I have to disagree that Tucker can play the 2. And Woodard is not particularly quick, neither opponent will be bounced off him without being called for charge. He will be alright at SF/PF, but I don't envision teams will play him at SG.
Reed does not have the length to play the 5 against starter. Reed is smaller/shorter than Siakam and OG You might as well have Siakam or OG play at C.
He is quick and can guard 2-5 and has overwhelming length in post up situations. He is a great all around defensive player but will be a project on offense. Which report did you read that indicated poor lateral movement?
He's 235lbs and is defensively fit for playing the 2. If you have a FVV assigned to guard him he will either get posted down or be ripped through for a straight line drive to the rim.
VanVleet is playing the 1. You should have Lowry instead, and Lowry will be capable of defending Woodard. Same for many 2, such as Smart/Brown.
Note: I did not say he is poor in lateral movement.
But the issue is: Loses shooters, and I suppose he may not get over screen as he will need more time to recover than just guarding 2 straight up.