I think KP actually has one of the, if not the best chance in the NBA at shutting down Wemby this season when they face each other.
When you think about it , he’s only 1 in shorter. Yes his wingspan is 6 inches shorter but KP jump really high, he has a max touch of over 12 foot. I don’t think Wemby release point is that much higher than 12 foot.
Also KP is barely slower and less agile than Wemby. I don’t think Wemby has enough good handles to beat him off the dribble.He’s also way stronger than Wemby so he can’t back him in the post.
I know KP’s injuries have hindered his athleticism but I don’t know if it’s that much. I still think he has the explosiveness and agility to guard him, I might be mistaken tho.
If not, do you think pre-injuries KP would have been his defensive nightmare?
I don’t think it’d be super sustainable to guard his release point. I feel like teams are instead gonna put wings who can swipe the ball while he’s handling it or bringing it up.