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Pop putting Wemby on the corners on defense is going to be as bad as PJ Carlesimo putting rookie KD at the 2 guard (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Legitimate_Secret_79@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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You basically remove Wemby's biggest strength by putting him on a supporting role on defense, also you play a very outdated fronline of 2 seven footers, like we are in 2003 or something. I hope wemby gets to have a modern coach soon

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[–] cactusmaster69420@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think they want to use him like Robert Williams where he's helping off the worst perimeter shooter while someone else bangs with the center.

[–] HoopsMcCann750@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yep, they are doing what the Celtics, Grizzlies, Cavs, and Bucks did last year by playing their shotblocking 4 as a weakside defender instead of as a primary rim protector.

Those were the top 4 defenses in the NBA btw.

[–] cactusmaster69420@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Exactly and Wembys even skinnier/weaker than those guys. Also probably lessens the injury risk.

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

thats why I don't get why Kerr stupidly made JJJ the 5 in FIBA instead of putting him as the weakside helper. yet people blamed JJJ for playing the role that doesn't fit his style or utilize his strengths

[–] weems13@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Plus he's basically a wing in terms of mobility. But since he happens to be over 7 feet OP thinks Pops stuck in 2003