09-15-2020, 11:00 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-15-2020, 11:05 AM by KillerLeft.)
(09-15-2020, 10:56 AM)StepBackJay Wrote: Myles Turner is interesting if you view him like an upgrade over Maxi and want to start him next to KP. It seems to me that even a hybrid-ish big like Turner isn't what the MBT is looking for and couldn't they just keep Maxi? I think its much more likely you see a wing next to KP next season.
I like Turner, and I think Carlisle has praised him in the past, but personally, I don't see him as a fit here with KP. I think the emboldened is right on target. It's just a matter of what type of "wing" they can get. They definitely need a guy whose game is a little bigger and tougher than DFS (who I LOVE).
(09-15-2020, 10:58 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Houston tried to dictate their style of play on teams, how’d that work out for them? We need a guy or two who don’t get pushed around underneath like all our bigs sans Boban do.
Call them what you want, but KP, Maxi and Powell are not that player to this point. I think Maxi could probably be that guy, but he needs to get more aggressive than he is. Powell has a bit of aggression in him, but I watch him get pretty easily handled underneath.
A guy or two that plays bigger than they are, that’s all I ask. If we can get it internally (maybe Powell turns himself into more of that guy post injury), fine, but just saying make them adjust to us doesn’t stop them from getting to their spots comfortably while we have to fight for ours.
The bruiser/enforcer could also be one of those guys. Going back to why KP had to be the one to step in to stick up for Luka when Maxi was on the court is beyond me. Had Maxi sprinted to defend Luka, KP would have been the guy that is pulling Maxi out of it to calm him down. Tech on Maxi and KP is still in that game.
I'll agree that KP/Maxi isn't the right mix. I think they play well together, but yeah, I'd rather have Kleber coming off the bench.
I actually think KP is trending towards the tough side with his play, however. Gonna push back there, slightly. I think he could be a little stronger, but I listened to Durrant talk the other day about how much stronger he thinks KP has gotten since NY, and how he can tell that the dude is lifting and trying to get tougher. He's not there yet with his body, but I think his mentality will lead the way.