My biggest concern is this:
Isaih has put together a team that comprises of below average to average at best defenders. This is for the starting 5 -
1)Marbury - Can't shut down another teams point guard. I love Marbury's game and I love watching him on offense but he is really bad at moving his feet and preventing dribble penetration. He gambles too much and tries to use his hands instead of his feet to defend. I'm not saying he can never become a good defender but it does not look like it will happen anytime soon. I'm suprised he can't be a better defender because of his strength and quickness.
2) Crawford - He is great at getting a nice steal or two every game. However, that doesn't make up for his inability to defend bigger, stronger shooting guards.
3) Tim Thomas - He is an average defender. Sometimes below average if his head is not in the game. Can be good at times depending on the matchup (Lebron).
4) Kurt - consistently average to slightly above average. Picks up too many fouls, no shot blocking presence but can play good solid man to man defense. Sometimes gives up too much height especially if he is guarding the opponents center.
5)Nazr - average to below average defensively- no shotblocking, fouls easily, not physical.
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