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Originally Posted by lemonpen  Your analysis looks at hard numbers, but what about the soft side. Certain synergies have been built between the pairings. Sheed and Dice defend seamlessly, with both alternately manning up against the center position. As of yet neither Max nor Amir can do this effectively. Granted Sheed and Dice seem to lack cohesiveness offensively, so there is room for improvement.
The second unit is developing a totally different style of hyperactive defense leading to transition offense which I fear Dice would become lost or ineffective in. That defense relies on Max & AJs shotblocking and pass deflecting abilities.
I wonder if the zoo crew shouldn't be allowed to more completely develop their identity before effecting major changes. At this point I believe the contrast in style will become an advantage overshadowing many stated shortcommings.. |
I just don't like the way Sheed and Dyess constantly do such a great job providing a layup drill for the other team in the first quarter of games. Nor the fact that between them, they do such a great job of anticipating things such that they ensure the other team gets all the rebounds in the first quarter. Defensively, this pair ain't working, not even a resemblance of working. Far far too often, Rip will get hot, hitting shot after shot, just to see the other team make shot after shot right back, and mostly by going right to the hoop. Its bad, and its got to change.