greg4012 wrote:DayofMourning wrote:greg4012 wrote:
This team needs revamping. Expectation that a big man would be the first man back on transition possessions off misses to stop drives to the basket is inherently flawed and a poor mischaracterization of the team’s issues.
All right then Greg. No rim protection. No paint presence.
What's the cure?
Lol is that what I said?
Firstly, shotmaking is a cure. Both Boston and Miami are defined by their ability to wreak havoc in transition of off misses and defensive stops. And both are teams that struggle when everything is slowed to half court offensive execution (which typically happens when the other team makes shots).
The right type of additional rim protection would be a big boost, but the options for that are way more limited than the “let’s get a real center” crowd realizes.
This team didn’t fall short because of defense. That doesn’t mean improving the defense shouldn’t be something to pursue. But offensive enhancement has to be priority 1, 2, and 3.
I mean, I said we need rim protection and you translated that into meaning a true center. So, I guess we can break out the basketball dictionary and argue over what defines what, but yes, centers are traditionally better at rim protection. So, yes, I want a center who can protect the rim better than the absence of that that we have now. I also believe that having a defensive anchor for the low post will make our defenders better and work less.
I also stated we needed an offensive anchor who can get buckets. At no point did I say we needed one versus the other. I legit said we need both.
I guess I'm confused as to why you're debating either point. We obviously need rim protection and a bonafide bucket getter.
any critique of Bam its not enough for you to reply once you continue making other posts, its comical. And dont mistake me having fun with something Dion said about himself with being a stan, Im not you lmao
