Venting About the Backup Center Position One Last Time Before the Deadline

Capella / Nene is a top notch center rotation.

Due to the constraints of the CBA, you simply can't have all stars at every position.

 

I agree, I like Nene in certain spots, but I think even he would agree he has slowed waaay down and can only play in spurts and certain matchups. We need a C to replace Black. He just hasn't worked out like we had hoped. A more active C to play behind Clint would be great. Doesn't need to be a star, just long and athletic to rim run and bother shots in the paint.

 

Agreed. NeNe has lost a step or two. This should be our main objective in the deadline or buyout. Also PointGod insurance

 

you guys about the backup center are being too picky. nene will be ready for the po's. tillthen, when he's out for w/e reason, we have enough production from the backup 5 spot.

 

Shhh it will be over in a few hours.

 

Nene has been playing pretty well lately.
I'm more concerned with his health than level of play.

 

It’s not being picky. Nene is garbage defensively.

Rockets need a legit 7 footer that can rim protect and block shots.

 

relax and wait for the buyouts to see what happens

 

HE'S FINE. Let's worry about replacing Tarik.

 

he's not known for his shot blocking. a backup center who can block shots well is a big luxury in addition to a starting center who can do better

 

Nerlens is that you?

 

So what good is a Center if he can’t play defense? A Center’s main priority should be defense and rebounding.

Nene should not be playing.

 

why shouldn't nene be playing. when he does hes effective and understands what he needs to do. the only thing you can really question is maintaining his health.

 

Nerlens might be a luxury we can't afford.

 

You’re focusing on his offense. He’s a decent pick n roll big but harden makes everyone look good.

What they need is a defensive big that can block shots, which nene cannot do.

 

for a backup center that plays in limited minutes, someone who can just block shots isn't much of a priority. now if he has trouble consistently holding his own ground and getting rebounds then yeah id say theres a problem. but as is hes plenty effective when he plays.

tucker and ryno each see limited time at the 5 and neither are shot blockers. oh and the notion that harden can make any pick and roll big look good is false. If that were true black wouldn't look as bad as he does. Many people dont realize the timing and iq required to be a consistent threat as a pick and roll player. that goes for both positions

 

Willie Reed??

 

Are you serious? Ryno is even worse defensively and Tucker is like 6’5.

Look at the cavs with Kevin Love and crowder as their bigs. They give up layup after layup, they offer zero rim protection.

Why do you think they’re trying to trade for Deandre Jordan?

I guess you don’t care about defense.

And I’m not talking about “just shot blocking”. I’m talking about defense as a whole.