xellos88330
04-19-2010, 01:40 AM
It is my opinion that Dirk's low post defense is probably average.
If you were to have a team that features two low post threats comfortable with their back to the basket, would it be possible to exploit Nowitzki on the low block?
PROS:
1. Dirk will most likely have to foul in order to prevent the basket if left alone.
2. If it proves to work, it could force a Dallas double team in order to protect their star opening up driving lanes and 3pt shots.
3. It could possibly wear out Dirk giving him tired legs hopefully affecting his play on the offensive end.
4. It might be easier to rebound on both ends of the court.
CONS: (Can't think of many, but please feel free to add some if you think of any)
1. The floor will not be spread unless the second low post player is effective, otherwise there are too many bodies under the basket to make a clear attempt at the rim for the guards.
PROBABLE PERSONNEL TO FIT THIS SYSTEM:
1. Antonio McDyess - I am not sure how comfortable he is on the low block. I would like to see him take Nowitzki there just to see.
2. DeJuan Blair - He has shown to be capable in the low block and would most likely wear Dirk out. However, Dirk could do the same at the other end of the court.
3. Matt Bonner - Does he even know what the low block is?
4. Ian Mahinmi - This guy could be the one that could fill that role, but he is largely unproven.
I would love to see more of Blair and possibly Mahinmi filling this role.
Discuss...
If you were to have a team that features two low post threats comfortable with their back to the basket, would it be possible to exploit Nowitzki on the low block?
PROS:
1. Dirk will most likely have to foul in order to prevent the basket if left alone.
2. If it proves to work, it could force a Dallas double team in order to protect their star opening up driving lanes and 3pt shots.
3. It could possibly wear out Dirk giving him tired legs hopefully affecting his play on the offensive end.
4. It might be easier to rebound on both ends of the court.
CONS: (Can't think of many, but please feel free to add some if you think of any)
1. The floor will not be spread unless the second low post player is effective, otherwise there are too many bodies under the basket to make a clear attempt at the rim for the guards.
PROBABLE PERSONNEL TO FIT THIS SYSTEM:
1. Antonio McDyess - I am not sure how comfortable he is on the low block. I would like to see him take Nowitzki there just to see.
2. DeJuan Blair - He has shown to be capable in the low block and would most likely wear Dirk out. However, Dirk could do the same at the other end of the court.
3. Matt Bonner - Does he even know what the low block is?
4. Ian Mahinmi - This guy could be the one that could fill that role, but he is largely unproven.
I would love to see more of Blair and possibly Mahinmi filling this role.
Discuss...