Krapinsky wrote:Nick K wrote:Norseman79 wrote:
I'm not saying he can't do those things, but don't pretend like he demands the ball on the block as he loves playing physical. He doesn't.
Respectfully norseman you are wrong on this one. Kat is a great post player AND a great long range shooter. Fabulous FT shooter and superb rebounder too.
Do you realize Kat put up numbers per game last year of 25 pts, 11 rebs, 5 asts, He shot 49% from the field and 39% from 3. And 86% from the line. Those are close to his career numbers too. He is very consistent and getting better. How many guys put up those kind of numbers? Not many.
I put Kat is similar boat as Vucevic. Sure his offense is great, but if he’s your center then you will have below average defense which lowers the ceiling of what you can be as a team. I think his defense is more of a flaw on our team than Simmons’ shooting is on offense. You can scheme around your player’s offensive weaknesses to find ways to get the ball in the hoop but you can’t scheme around having bad defensive players to prevent the other team from doing so.
I guess by this logic Kat must be a bad contract too right?
Not a very strong argument. Kat is an improving defender and defense is more a team thing than anything.