Always been a skilled big man, always had solid passing feel and always been mobile. What is taking his game to another level, beyond thankfully being healthy now, is the fact he’s extended his range and he’s gotten stronger. He holds his position down low far better than he had in the past defensively, rebounding better as a result, and his three ball has gone from a theoretical to a reality. He could hit the midrange but not the 3. It was coming in with the Blazers and then he had the shoulder injury and it took him time to rediscover the shot.
With the 3 ball, he now has the gravity and the respect from the outside that opens up his passing skill. He’s always had a solid post game and the extra strength makes him a better force there and as a finisher. He’s an awesome fit with Wemby. Few teams have a 4/5 combo as mobile, as skilled, as versatile.
Always been a skilled big man, always had solid passing feel and always been mobile. What is taking his game to another level, beyond thankfully being healthy now, is the fact he’s extended his range and he’s gotten stronger. He holds his position down low far better than he had in the past defensively, rebounding better as a result, and his three ball has gone from a theoretical to a reality. He could hit the midrange but not the 3. It was coming in with the Blazers and then he had the shoulder injury and it took him time to rediscover the shot.
With the 3 ball, he now has the gravity and the respect from the outside that opens up his passing skill. He’s always had a solid post game and the extra strength makes him a better force there and as a finisher. He’s an awesome fit with Wemby. Few teams have a 4/5 combo as mobile, as skilled, as versatile.