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that's a fair point... second unit with parker/manu/gasol would probably need help
why not plug Bertans in at the 5 like Bonner/Bobo used to with Timmy at the 4
space it out for Murray and Kawhi to slash, 3 long range threats to throw it out to and get the ball moving. 3 old European tosbs off the bench together
that's a fair point... second unit with parker/manu/gasol would probably need help
Not sure Bertans can hang with other starting centers. He gets pushed around inside and is a horrible rebounder for his size.
Bobo at least had the base to root guys out of the paint, and even he wasn't great on the boards.
Bonner should have never been a starting center.
his foot clearly gets tangled, though. keep a close eye on the replay. he got tripped, he didnt get sent flying
Also worth noting that Gasol is actually shooting the three better (41.4%) than Bertans (38.4%) right now, albeit on about 1 less attempt per game. He also brings a lot more to the table in other areas (passing, rebounding, etc.)
Good catch.. I hadn't seen the replay, but that was just a recent and glaring example... have seen him get pushed out of place enough to know he is very light and that is what affects his rebounding and rim defense. He is getting tested though, so we shall see.
This. For being a shooting specialist, Bertans is not very good. Though he does take a good number of threes several feet behind the line, including (what seems like) quite a few bailout shots when the shot clock is running down.
Does NBA.com have shot data by distance broken down into just-behind-the-line threes and those further back?
I have been in favor of that too and mentioned it in the trade deadline thread. They really should clear up the guard clutter they have as well.
Yea, especially Pau haha. Our 2nd units defense hasn't been great anyway the last few years, so any help there is a plus
I think it's worth a try.
His defense has really improved leaps and bounds. He keeps in front of drivers and stays vertical, and people just miss against him the last month or so.
He's almost becoming an anti-Bonner. Opponents see him and go right at him probably moreso than they would another player, except they're missing against Bertans.
You know what is really disappointing about this clip - nobody went to help Bertans up.
You were right there Murray, he's your teammate and you're supposed to be leading. Davis did you a favour, effectively screening Lebron out of the play for you to dunk, so go help him up...
Bertans needs to spend the summer getting a Bobo ass
Boris and Bonner never played the 5 alongside Duncan. C'mon now.
Looks like Pop reads ST.
This is what happens when you gain confidence through extended playing time.
on the other hand he's down below 38% from 3 and is passing up 3's
Davis showing he's not a one trick pony. Just 1/6 shooting from 3 but showing other things.
He will get some 5/7 games soon enough to get his % back to normal.
This is true..it's tough to judge these role players in that regard when this team struggles to create looks with its lack of creators(even worse with Kawhi out), though..
This isn't Houston, where their role players shoot 10 wide open 3s per game
When has kl been a playmaker?This is true..it's tough to judge these role players in that regard when this team struggles to create looks with its lack of creators(even worse with Kawhi out), though..
This isn't Houston, where their role players shoot 10 wide open 3s per game
He isn't great, but at least he draws attention from the opposing defense..the hope was that he was going to continue growing in that area as he matured, this season could have been another leap..
Yup I think they must have told him not to settle for the 3 so much tspecially if his shot is going to be contested with a guy nearby. He’s fearless taking those shots that’s what he has to be guarded closely but at the same time his shooting % was suffering. I think him being more aggressive getting to the rim is per the coaches request. It has worked out quite well. His hooting hopefully bounces back with better shot selection. I hope he doesn’t develop Danny’s yips though.
To want him to start taking it to the rim he is able to score or make a easy pass to set someone to score. In the beginning I think all they told him was to focus on defense and then he got better and started to hit the threes now I think they telling him they want to see his mid range game. The good thing is he is getting consistent minutes and like Mus he is also is getting better
As others, am sure, have mentioned, DJ plays better defense than the man he is replacing and is a much better rebounder. I am not sure you can say either for Dedmon. His rebounding sucks! It's actually worse than DJ's teams gets second and third opportunities with him on the court, and there are games when he goes cold from the 3 point line. And if he does that, there is no way we win. And if he doesn't, better hope the other team does not abuse us on the boards. I know he is getting better on defense, but he is not there yet and definetely not at Dejounte's level, so PLEASE do not compare the two. They are very different players!
he probably read ST, and saw that it was being compared to rubbish as Bonner
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