wetterfish

Some of these sound like they should be on Urban Dictionary...and I don't even want to imagine what they'd mean there.

I agree with all that. Thats why I said he struggles, not that he's bad. I don't think he is a bad defender, but his lack of size causes problems sometimes.

I've played and coached at different levels, and I can tell you that it's pretty common for guys who have atrocious defensive fundamentals get praised as good defenders simply because they are freakish athletes.

I've always had a lot of respect for his work ethic. Offensively he's usually fine. Defense is where he struggles, but it's a size issue, not a try issue.

I genuinely would love to see him get to a point where his offense is good enough to keep him on the court regardless of his defense.