As Baron gets older, he just doesn’t have the quickness or motivation to constantly take his man off the dribble. That’s why he tends to settle for the fade away jump shots or long threes. But if you put him on the block regularly, he’s not exerting too much energy to get position (especially since most PGs don’t even fight much down low) and it’s just a higher percentage shot for Baron.

I’d like to see VDN use some sets that the Sonics used to use for GP. GP did a ton of work down in the post and made plays for cutters and outside shooters from the low post.

Totally agreed on Baron’s D when motivated. I’ve never seen another player rip Kobe in the open court like I saw Baron do on opening night two seasons ago. Of course then we proceeded to get blown out….

He was walking around wearing plaid pants. Odd sense of fashion especially given the heat today. Says Baron looked about 10-15 pounds trimmer. Baron is the man, our backcourt will have issues guarding the huge shooting guards and water bug point guards but EJ and Baron should be able to switch easily on defense if needed.

only easier

the Jason Kidd one was close.

And the Aaron Books one reminds me of Evans-Kaman

EJ gives the team the shooting it needs and is physical enough not be bothered by the hand checking and extra physical game play in FIBA games. EJ also is probably the second best defender on the team. So I would say EJ fits both as the best player out of the guards that might be cut and is also the best fit for the team.