01-16-2021, 02:37 PM
(01-16-2021, 09:39 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: The question with Willie is going to be whether the good outweighs the bad. The good is he is springy and fast and super athletic. When he's dialed in, he can really defend both the rim and the perimeter (see Jokic game). But, the motor is inconsistent, he fumbles away a pass every game. His screens are sloppy and he goes absolutely brain dead at times. His box score looked great, but if you watched the game, you saw him get torched a lot. Denver...great Willie. Orlando...no answer for Vuc. Charlotte...great Willie. Milwaukee...reefer Willie.
I am not convinced that we won't see KP/Powell starting together at some point. Carlisle is saying lots of nice things to build Willie's confidence and try to get him bought in (to keep the light switch ON more consistently). But, at some point if he doesn't get what he wants, Carlisle is going to yank the chain on Willie (this is where about 10 people typically say Maxi will start, but that won't be the answer as you have to stagger the shooters and it is more important for KP/Maxi to be together at the end than at the beginning of games).
This is what I've been TRYING to say for a week. Bravo.