Well its good that you are not running this team. Making me waste a friggin' post on this silliness...
We drafted some really good/great defenders and got rid of a bad defender buttt… this team is gonna be garbage defensively again next year they are just too young (I think). 3 years from now though I think the D will be excellent
We are still a team with 7 FRPs on the roster from the last two drafts, I wouldn't get your hopes too high on defense next season. We may improve from cat **** rolled in dog **** to just dog **** unless we make a decent FA signing.
It'll all come together when we add a 7'2 frenchie with a 7'9" wingspan, handles, mobility, 3 pt range, and a frame to add muscle mass.
I envision this upcoming season as a year we see a step up in offense. Generally defense takes time with youth. Can’t see us being much better than bottom 5 this season.
Elite D is about communication and the mental game. Teenagers are stupid in comparison to seasoned vets.
what i am saying is, by the time they hit their prime in their late 20s they will be better then what PJ and Ariza brought.
Or trade for a 7'0 American with 7'7 wingspan with similar handles, mobility, switch ability, rim protect and muscle mass deficiency. Let OKC worry about Wembanyana sweepstakes.
So, Zone defense? We kinda need to protect Sengun from defending out at the perimeter , Jabari and Especually Tari would be great help defenders.