01-07-2021, 01:18 PM
(01-07-2021, 10:13 AM)mtrot Wrote: Oh, I only meant until KP returns. IMO, we absolutely need that kind of length on the floor, and not a small ball lineup.
Ah. Agree that the team needs to be able to field big/long lineups.
I really like Willie, enjoy watching him, and appreciate his athleticism, mobility, floor-running, vertical threat, and good attitude. Having said that, I will be surprised if he takes on any kind of major role going forward. Of course, if he consistently turns in impactful performances like this one, he will. But he still seems like he doesn't know or understand the system very well, is inconsistent defensively, and has a habit of making questionable decisions. I think there is a good chance that his role will diminish substantially once KP returns.
This is not meant to bash Willie. He has apparently been working very hard, and if he is getting better, I'm all for him and hope he succeeds. Since we are talking about what the team is likely to do, this is just a view on that. I could certainly be wrong. He was terrific to watch in this game.