KBD Should Start at PF

[memyworld]

Prigioni calls KBD a five...

[mlhouse]

Prigioni calls KBD a five...

His wing span is 7-4 so in modern nba it isn’t a stretch.

[somuchyummy]

is that the tank?

[memyworld]

Prigioni calls KBD a five...

His wing span is 7-4 so in modern nba it isn’t a stretch.

I guess that's what they mean by adding guys who can guard multiple positions.

[mlhouse]

Prigioni calls KBD a five...

His wing span is 7-4 so in modern nba it isn’t a stretch.

I guess that's what they mean by adding guys who can guard multiple positions.

Still not really sure who KBD can guard in the NBA but the most critical think defensively in the NBA is team defense. Better individual defenders have value, but the having the proper team scheme and executing it is the most important. In reality, every NBA player has to guard multiple positions because of switching. KBD should at least be adequate in the NBA.

[j2j]

is that the tank?

Sure looked like it.

[SHAFA]

is that the tank?

Looked like Amir Johnson and Reggie Bullock too.

[irishman89]

That's not Reggie because Reggie just had pretty major surgery the other day.

I think it's one of the guys from Kid and Play.

[SHAFA]

That's not Reggie because Reggie just had pretty major surgery the other day.

I think it's one of the guys from Kid and Play.

Oh shit, that's right.

[LordNu]

Man, imagine if a few of our young players end up as solid starters, like KBD ended up as a Gibson. Second round steal.

[qrocks]

anyone but RoCo. RoCo can't handle the grind at that muscle spot. RoCo is much, much better off out on the perimeter. This will be a huge mistake which will only lead to rebounding collapses, unnecessary losses and alientating RoCo and fans.

[Thrillkill]

Cool. Now that he's a C we can play RoCo at the 4 and Culver at the point and Saunders can coach the Vikings and rubes can be rocket surgeons.

The joke that is this team never quits.

[LordNu]

Cool. Now that he's a C we can play RoCo at the 4 and Culver at the point and Saunders can coach the Vikings and rubes can be rocket surgeons.

The joke that is this team never quits.

[Mplsfonz]

Congrats, you just described KAT's career. He's always been double teamed.

It is likely to be even worse this season, and as the media starts yelling “he’s soft”, Towns will lose it.

The BUTLER has been calling him that for like 2 years now.

Fixed that for ya.

[bubu dubu.]

Has he been in street clothes the first 3 games?

[YBBR]

Has he been in street clothes the first 3 games?

Yes, must be still having back spasms. Which is a bummer because I enjoy some KBD.

[bubu dubu.]

Has he been in street clothes the first 3 games?

Yes, must be still having back spasms. Which is a bummer because I enjoy some KBD.

yeah, seemed like a decent find. Oddly, I hope its back spasms, and not that they don't see a fit for him. With that 7'2 wingspan, you'd think he could add some length to the PF spot, while still being a versatile enough player to fit the mold that Rosas seems to like.

[Rusty Kuntz]

Give my guy KBD Graham's minutes!!

[LordNu]

Was he playing PF tonight? I am somewhat impressed with his stats.

[j2j]

Was he playing PF tonight? I am somewhat impressed with his stats.

Mostly PF, though I believe there were a couple minutes in the 2nd half with him out there next to KAT and Bell.

[LordNu]

Was he playing PF tonight? I am somewhat impressed with his stats.

Mostly PF, though I believe there were a couple minutes in the 2nd half with him out there next to KAT and Bell.

That's sweet!! Stacked at SF with quality (RoCo and Wiggins, perhaps Okogie) so getting guys to play the PF is only going to help us. Covington should be a SF is my point.

[somuchyummy]

we're beating this horse to death. with layman, KBD, bell and vonleh - there are more than a few decent PF options that could allow cov to move back to his best position.

[t_wrex]

Kold Dirty Bastard?

[digitalwolf]

Is "PF" the most worthless of NBA positions at this point or at best bottom of the totem pool? We ain't got no KG's and Duncan's no more. I mean, it can be a grey area C vs. PF but who is the premier PF's right now? Draymond? Griffin? Millsap? Giannis ain't no PF.

Don't spend on PF, mix and match. Spend elsewhere.

I don't think it's worthless....it's about pairing. If a duo compliments eachother, than whoever that PF is pretty important. But the era of KG and Duncan didn't have guys like KAT that at the five spot can knock down seven threes. We have an elite center that can do almost anything, but our main goal should be to have a guy next to him that cleans up the glass, blocks some shots, and works on the defensive end. I think we will spend elsewhere....because KAT is so dominant in so many ways. But it would still be wise to find out if we like Vonlah or Bell next to him consistently....they'll be very cheap on a three or four year deal.

[LordNu]

Kold Dirty Bastard?

You tried, but it's K B D

Kold Bastard Dirty

[digitalwolf]

I want Bell and Vonlah to get more time....but Diop in two games has proved to me he should be in contention at playing alongside KAT. I know Rosas is all in on Dlo, and I have no problem with it, but we need to shop smart to pair a guy with KAT....Diop has great versatility thus far. I still like Bell and Vonlah, but impressed by his ability to a bit of everything.

[YBBR]

This maybe not as crazy as it sounds now......also Gorgui is playing well. Ballin actually.

[somuchyummy]

tonight's game against the hawks we got good KAT (28/13/8) AND good gorgui (13 pts in 16 mins) - so it IS possible to get good performances out of both at the 5 ON THE SAME NIGHT. i'd just run with that till proven otherwise. get gorgs 16 mpg and save the wear and tear on KAT.

PF is somewhat of a kluge right now - even if roco moves back to his best spot at the 3. if it were up to me, i'd split mins pretty evenly between bell and KBD, with a nod to vonleh if we encounter a team playing two loads at the same time. but i'm still looking to see what bell can bring when he's given some extended time. i'd like that to come with KAT. KBD pairs better with gorgui IMO.

[Ask Not]

Another year of seasoning and this kid is going to make a nightly impact. I'd like to see him stick with the big club for at least half the year so he can get coached up on both ends of the court.

[Style]

tonight's game against the hawks we got good KAT (28/13/8) AND good gorgui (13 pts in 16 mins) - so it IS possible to get good performances out of both at the 5 ON THE SAME NIGHT. i'd just run with that till proven otherwise. get gorgs 16 mpg and save the wear and tear on KAT.

PF is somewhat of a kluge right now - even if roco moves back to his best spot at the 3. if it were up to me, i'd split mins pretty evenly between bell and KBD, with a nod to vonleh if we encounter a team playing two loads at the same time. but i'm still looking to see what bell can bring when he's given some extended time. i'd like that to come with KAT. KBD pairs better with gorgui IMO.

At the 5, I also like the idea of Gorgui being the permanent full-time KAT backup.

At the 4, I like the idea of starting KBD, but using much more varied rotations between KBD, Vonleh, Bell, RoCo, and even Layman to matchup with opponents.