(07-25-2021, 11:14 AM)mvossman Wrote: When KP and Powell play together, KP is the center on defense and Powell is the center on offense. You do not want Powell protecting the rim. It's the same when Powell/Maxi play together. The KP/Maxi did not work this time because KP lost so much mobility (it didn't help that Maxi was having a down year and also is probably better suited to backup small ball 5). Playing him on the perimeter is not going to help the problem (it will exacerbate it). Either KP needs to get his previous mobility back, or there is no hope for having a good defense with him on the floor and he must be moved at all costs.No, Powell always took the bigger player on D so KP COULD roam and protect the rim. That's why I always said Powell sucks in that role cause bigger players abused him. KP's mobility is back, he'll have a full offseason to work on his body and game and be back to where he was. There is no degenerative issue.
There is plenty of hope for having good defense, with a good defensive scheme and players that can/will actually execute it. If we continue to get one way offensive players, there is no hope for a good defense regardless of how mobile and good KP is. It's a very symbiotic relationship and you can't have 1 without the other. KP is a good roaming rim protector. He's plenty mobile and has a good feel for D and rim protection. Just need the players. He had an off year.
I know you guys have all watched other players have off years and come back as good or better than ever, not sure why you keep pushing the narrative that this is what he is at 25 years old. Starting to get ridiculous.
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