02-14-2021, 10:26 PM
(02-14-2021, 12:51 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I 100% agree, and based on how frequently @"DanSchwartzgan" wrote to remind us of the value of the Powell/KP pairing during this past off-season, I'd venture a guess that he does, too.
But, for whatever reason, Carlisle has NOT given that plan much of a chance lately. It's possible that he has lost a little faith in Powell, or that Powell still isn't quite right, physically, but my read on it is that the decision has been based more on maximizing the benefits of Porzingis, and that KP's wishes have played a sizable role in the equation.
This is a part of my reasoning lately for being kind of down on KP's future here. I just don't view him as a special enough player to warrant this type of 4-dimensional chess, synergy wise. Dirk, yes. Porzingis...I'm not as into it, yet.
Post achilles Powell looks toast so far. Hopefully he regains a little bounce in his step next season.
Yall are probably right about KP's wishes playing into Carlisle lineups but at the same time, post achilles Powell and WCS aren't good enough players or raise the ceiling of this team enough for the MBT to not placate KP. Just my read into it.