Killboard wrote:Switching wise, which to me should be a point of emphasis this offseason, some thoughts:
There is different concepts to it:
Bigs who can move his feet to stay in front of skilled perimeter players/chase around screens off the ball.
Perimeter players that can be long enough to contain bigger players in hope of bother shots or wait for help. Usually wings on rotations.
Perimeter players who can veer back/box out the roll man to keep him as far of the rim as they can. Usually the PG or the primary on ball defender.
Of the 3, I think the most glaring problem is the last one. Strong guards like Lowry or Paul who aren't long are good at this. Lenght can help but phisicallity is the key. Teague and Wiggins aren't good at this IMO.
Guys that could excel in the 1st scenario are Clarke or Doumbouya.
In the second scenario guys like NAW or Keldon Johnson.
In the third scenario guys like Talen Horton Tucker. .
Overall, there are several keys to switching, just that when those players can get an efficient role on offense they are more valuable since is easier to have a positive impact all around.
Strong point guards that can get through screens and body people up, is a need.
A big that can move, switch and guard multiple positions is a bigger need.
Having that guard makes life easier on the defensive end, but having that big that can roam like a Green, Siakam, etc..can control the defense.
Hence why Im on board with Clarke regardless of his measurements.
The guy is everywhere on defense and his head is on a swivel. He's also is a communicator on the floor and knows how to quarterback the defense. When you watch him, you can hear him yelling at rui and others about where to go and what to watch out for.So thats the type of guy we need.
