WaltLongmire wrote:Chandler wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:MS wrote:It's a ****ing disgrace. These guys literally switch every play. Lebron was one on one with a center no shortage of two dozen times.We lost the game on the free throw line tonight.
Can't be competitive if KP is going to constantly commit stupid fouls.
The switching seems to be done more and more these days- No way we did it this much earlier in the year.
Woodson used to do this. Worked until it didn't. Once teams know you'll switch so liberally u end up w quick on slow on outside and big on small in inside.
Lazy and sloppy D. But that's now why we lost.
We didn't stay in front and we didn't get up. Slow feet and poor attitude
I love KP, and have always promoted him, but his defense has not progressed, and although most of it is correctable, it is annoying to see him make the same mistakes. Until recently it was him looking inside too, now it is the switching. I see this as a coaching issue- they have to reign in KP's desire to patrol the lane and challenge EVERY shot taken in the paint, while ignoring an opponent who can hit a high % of 3s when open.
Rambis is old school.
Right now a 3 point shot is more dangerous than a layup or drive attempt.
We need a mobile big that can defend the 3 and also anchor. KP is that guy, but we play him at 4.
Rambis does know defense, but his defense that helped the Lakers was when the 3 point shot had not become the #1 weapon for most teams. Next year we have to get a defensive assistant to work with Hornachek who has shown success in the modern era.
Our schemes are too old school on defense. KP suffers for it. They have to work with KP on being more active, more in your fac as a defender. Use a better stance. It can be taught, but I don't think this coaching staff is teaching it.
2/4/2017 11:02 PM