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Is KP the best defender for Wemby? (alien.top)
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I think KP actually has one of the, if not the best chance in the NBA at shutting down Wemby this season when they face each other.

When you think about it , he’s only 1 in shorter. Yes his wingspan is 6 inches shorter but KP jump really high, he has a max touch of over 12 foot. I don’t think Wemby release point is that much higher than 12 foot.

Also KP is barely slower and less agile than Wemby. I don’t think Wemby has enough good handles to beat him off the dribble.He’s also way stronger than Wemby so he can’t back him in the post.

I know KP’s injuries have hindered his athleticism but I don’t know if it’s that much. I still think he has the explosiveness and agility to guard him, I might be mistaken tho.

If not, do you think pre-injuries KP would have been his defensive nightmare?

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[–] nikop@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

what's the point of being 7'4" if you're not going to use that height advantage?

[–] indicisivedivide@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Does KD play as a low post center. This isn't the 1990s. Also sending Ralph Sampson into the post is what led to injuries. Crushed what could have been a dynasty. Heck they beat the prime showtime lakers. At 7'4" going into the post is stupid when draymond can bear hug you. Essentially how the warriors beat the Nuggets. That series had me sweating. As a Warriors fan I can comfortably say we faced talented teams but they lacked experience. And of course the Celtics choked on offence and had a high no of turnovers since 1983 finals.