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Is KP the best defender for Wemby? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by LandLongjumping2268@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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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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[–] mrspuff202@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

There are five guys, who, in this order, I think can give Wemby some trouble:

AD
Embiid
Giannis
Bam
KP

As it looks right now, everyone else is absolutely FUCKED.

[–] tdl2024@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I'd give it to Giannis over KP tbh. I'd even go AD over KP. KP isn't as laterally quick as I think you'd want for Wemby, at least not after all these injuries over the years.

Don't get me wrong, obviously I hope he exceeds all expectations, but I don't think I'm ready to put him in that top tier of defenders for what appears to be the next big talent in the NBA.

[–] -Acerin@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

anyone that plays physical will be trouble for him

[–] whos-spamuel@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I think a solid wing in the 6’7-6’9 range with quick hands would give him fits. Nobody is blocking his shot so dw about that, he isnt a fantastic shooter so i would want a defender to just stay in his space and dig at the ball constantly. His handle is loose and he is so slight that as long as hes not catching deep in the paint you could hopefully stop him from getting where he wants. (Who is this mystery wing defender? Idk 🤷‍♀️)

[–] purplebuffalo55@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Probably somebody really physical who can take his legs out from under him and just beat him up in general

[–] Ramu_1798@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Grant Williams locking Wemby tf up on Mavs season opener. You heard it here first.

[–] krakenmckrakey@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Bol Bol is the correct answer

[–] Burner_for_design@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I am 100 percent sure that Marcus Smart can stop him

[–] wrexy_619@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Boban

[–] u2nloth@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I actually think eventually mark williams will be one of the better ones, he’s still young but he’s shown to be a great rim protector for his age and isn’t too bad on the perimeter for his size, but the reason I think he’ll be a good counter to wemby is mark has the 2nd biggest standing reach in combine history which could help contest wemby

[–] DarnellisFromMars@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I’d honestly put someone like Marcus smart on him. Someone that can press right up into him, use active hands, and also stronger.

Sure he can rise up for a shot, but he won’t be dribbling or breaking down the defense.

Really any of the better defenders, Jaden McDaniels would do similar.

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