07-11-2022, 08:14 AM
(07-11-2022, 07:55 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: This offseason is doing strange things to us. We have switched roles. I don´t think McGee can replace Powell´s versatility on defense. Will be really interesting to see how they change the scheme because the one thing that lead to big defensive improvements last season isn´t an option with McGee on the floor.
Something rational to discuss...thank you.
I think you make an excellent point. The counter is the overall D (and rebounding and shot blocking) is better. That makes the question whether overall ability trumps system. I think Powell HAD to play that way because once someone got into the lane (drop coverage) he was one of the worst defenders in the league (or at least people shot a very high percentage against him). That won't be the case against McGee and when people miss we will be more likely to get the board. We won't know how it will work until we know. But, we are the team that supposedly played McGee off the floor and we still wanted him (and two of our coaches know him very well).