11-05-2023, 10:39 PM
(11-05-2023, 10:16 PM)ballsrchr Wrote: I'm going with Lively...mostly on the strength of the rebounds. But there is a lot of room for improvement for Lively once he learns how to box out, protect the ball, body position, etc. I think Lively is going to be good...
What I like about Lively is he gets to touch the ball in a contested rebound play. The downside is -- he doesn't actually get possession of the ball. Probably should have boxed out more, should have a tight grip on the ball, but if the ball bounces within his vicinity, there's a really good chance he'd get it. A sharp contrast to DP who's forte is boxing out, gets into position, but still couldn't get a rebound in his area. DP did well this game though. Lively needs to learn from DP basically on how to make himself available. DP gets to spaces to score easy.