nickhx2 wrote:i'm not at all opposed to getting younger, but getting younger just for the sake of doing so doesn't help us: we need to use that to create an adaptation for the team. is it for offense? for defense? in which regards, specifically does having someone young and athletic improve our offensive efficiency? or does it add a new dimension we're lacking? same questions with defense, too.
and so i don't see how boston being added to the lineup does much at all for us on offense or defense, since he's a complete void when his shot's off (like so much so that he's not even close on his shot attempts), and he's not at all a reliable defender, let alone an impact one.
diabate, however, does makes sense to me. obviously not on the offensive side of the ball, but having his unrelenting energy, motor, and range on defense are all very, very useful. assuming that one key weakness we have is dealing with other, young athletes who run all over us (which i think is a fair take), then yeah, plug him in and let's get him rolling so he takes care of that need and adaptation for us. i'll also add that i think he should have displaced brown a long time ago.
young and athletic means athletic
we need size
and at 6'9.25” barefoot, I'm not sure if Diabate is an NBA center
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Weaknesses: Not very strong currently, and can be knocked off his base on both ends…Will have problems establishing position without getting uprooted against stronger, more experienced post players until he adds weight…Unpolished skill set; doesn’t really have an offensive skill that he can hang his hat on for production…Relies heavily on his length and athleticism offensively, his floor game in the halfcourt needs a good deal of work…Predictable post game with only a right hand jump hook in his back-to-basket arsenal…Did not have much success shooting the ball from mid-range or 3 this past season (21 3FG%)…Not as impactful a defender as his physical tools would lead you to believe (averaged less than 1spg and 1bpg as a Fr.)…Can be foul prone and jumpy when contesting shots (2.7 fpg in 24 mpg)…Shot only 62 FT%, which illustrates a need for improvement on his shooting touch…Pretty green prospect who will require patience from whoever selects himat least Moses is a legit 7-footer [7'1.25 without shoes]
