GustavBahler wrote:anrst wrote:Kanter was benched 2 games ago b/c of horrific D. both Kanter and KP don't pass. Willy is the guy to play with KP b/c of passing and chemistry.
KP should be the 5 and Kanter should spell KP with the second unit.
And Willy had been benched for the same reason. If Willy played legit D, I would have second thoughts. You're right about the passing, although they started passing to each other last night. Including one nifty pass from KP, that Kanter couldnt finish.
We cant afford to pay Kanter and have him come off the bench, if he puts up big numbers this season, he is going to get paid. I like Willy, but I have to admit, this Twin Towers setup is enticing if KP and Kanter can make it work beyond this start.
This is where the whole "value" argument is important. We shouldn't justify his playing time because of what he makes(salary). I see Kanters strengths as scoring, rebounding including some offensive rebounds. Willy's strengths are scoring, rebounding and some passing.
Neither really plays defense but both are trying in different ways
Kanter wont be as effective against teams with solid bigs like NOP (Will can pass pout better and keep the flow going)
Willy won't be as effective in games where KP/THJR are getting shut down (Kanter is the dominant scorer)
It's hard to say one is better fit than the other. But in the context of what they make Willy is much better value than Kanter, so would still rather trade Kanter than him.
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