01-13-2020, 03:49 PM
(01-13-2020, 03:27 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: So I am less harsh on Powell but basically come to the same conclusion. I think Powell benefits a lot from being a system player in Rick's system. I'd also say Powell's success as a roll man is more about Rick than Powell. Remember before Powell we had Brandan Wright who I loved who was in my view a better version of the Powell we have now. His last year here Wright had a FG of 67%.
I think the "system player" thing for Powell is a little overstated on the forum. In 9 years the Mavs have had 3 players able to produce as a roll man (Powell, BW, and Tyson). If it was as simple as plug and play then I think we would have found more candidates to fill the position. Also, "system player" seems a bit dismissive of a guy who might be the best in the league at what he does. I have no problem giving Rick tons of credit, but I don't want to use the skill of the coach to diminish the accomplishments of the player.
(01-13-2020, 03:27 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: The beauty of Wright was that he was also a great weak side shot blocker.
Agree with that! But then Powell moves better and can do a bit more with the ball in his hands. And then BW could score better on post ups.
(01-13-2020, 03:27 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: My theory with Powell is that if you replaced him with someone who had skills in rim-rolling AND defense you'd be much better off.
Of course you'd take someone who can roll like Powell and do other things better than Powell!
(01-13-2020, 03:27 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: If Powell was as great as this board says...
Perspective is a funny thing, LOL. I always think that Powell is one of the forum's two favorite whipping boys.