Kalamazoo317 wrote:I like Bey and I'm not champing at the bit to trade him, but I am starting to question if he fills a role for this team when we're actually trying to win. The lack of progress on defense or as a rebounder coupled with streaky shooting and iso ball approach on offense makes it hard to figure out how he fits when we're healthy and loading up for a run at the play-in. What's his skill set that helps this team when they're trying to be competitive?
That is a GREAT question. I originally applauded his game development, as whats wrong with a more well rounded player?
The problem is two-fold. I firmly believe his approach to weight-lifting has ruined his shot, by making it harder for him to raise, and release his shot. His flexibility is ruined, and he needs to shed some pounds. He is NOT a post playing PF. He is a 3-D SF, or least that's what he looked like his first year.
Secondly, he has worked his ass of to be a better ball-handler, and getting into the lane, but his apparent belief that he had to become Arnold Schwarzenegger combined with that, has turned him into an oversized meatball, with arms, thus him crashing into the lane awkwardly, and turning it over because his flexibility sucks.
Bey has basically self-sabotaged what would have been a guaranteed starting position, and a hefty contract, by pumping iron, and not focusing on what he was actually good at, and good for the team.
He has become close to useless, most of the time.
