07-31-2023, 09:52 PM
(07-31-2023, 09:44 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Ayton is a better perimeter defender than Capela. To go with an all time classic "It´s not even close". But his mobility and quickness isn´t helping as long as his head (and heart?) aren´t into it. In theory Ayton is one of the few bigs with the necessary combination of length and athleticism to stay on the floor in late game situations but the last time he showed more than flashes was the Suns finals run. With his contract it would be an extremly risky gamble. I guess slightly better than giving up a first for Capela but still a big no no.
I agree that Ayton's athletic profile suggests that he SHOULD be a useful, modern big. I'd stop short of even saying I've seen him do it, as you're suggesting, but I definitely trust your basketball acumen.
But, as you say, he has no head and no heart.
Doesn't run the floor.
Doesn't roll hard to the rim.
Has no post game, yet expects the ball in situations other than rim rolls (we know how that story ends around here)
Doesn't defend, at least not consistently.
I have seen Capela do ALL of that. Fairly recently. There was a time not so long ago when he was the best pick and roll defending big in the NBA. Kind of like Bill Cartwright was the best post defending big in the NBA for a while during his Bulls time. Nobody knew that, but it was a big part of that team.