vini_vidi_vici wrote:Theres so much going on here.
First the reason teams are so hyper efficient in the HC and inside the arc is....
We are the least efficient team with regards to PutBacks. We are giving more than 24 points per 100 possessions worse than the median, and in 30th by over 7 points per 100. Thats because of our defensive structure. Then PostUps were getting murdered there too (who cares though). Otherwise we have been great in PnR, and transition, and aside from guys hitting SpotUps, there really isnt much to complain about.
Re: Contesting shots. Teams are just hitting them at high rates regardless.
If guys are hitting runners and guarded/contested Js, theres not much you can do (thus our poor rankings). Were 13th in % of guarded possessions.
If were worried about percentages over a small sample, okay, but we need more nuance.
None of this argument is indicative of a need for a C or a 7 footer though, which was my point.
Wouldn't the putbacks and postup stats indicated we need a C who can rebound and defend the post? It doesn't mean it has to be a 7 footer, but someone who is long and big? Most likely a shot blocker would help.