I think KP actually has one of the, if not the best chance in the NBA at shutting down Wemby this season when they face each other.

When you think about it , he’s only 1 in shorter. Yes his wingspan is 6 inches shorter but KP jump really high, he has a max touch of over 12 foot. I don’t think Wemby release point is that much higher than 12 foot.

Also KP is barely slower and less agile than Wemby. I don’t think Wemby has enough good handles to beat him off the dribble.He’s also way stronger than Wemby so he can’t back him in the post.

I know KP’s injuries have hindered his athleticism but I don’t know if it’s that much. I still think he has the explosiveness and agility to guard him, I might be mistaken tho.

If not, do you think pre-injuries KP would have been his defensive nightmare?

  • DarnellisFromMars@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’d honestly put someone like Marcus smart on him. Someone that can press right up into him, use active hands, and also stronger.

    Sure he can rise up for a shot, but he won’t be dribbling or breaking down the defense.

    Really any of the better defenders, Jaden McDaniels would do similar.

  • u2nloth@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I actually think eventually mark williams will be one of the better ones, he’s still young but he’s shown to be a great rim protector for his age and isn’t too bad on the perimeter for his size, but the reason I think he’ll be a good counter to wemby is mark has the 2nd biggest standing reach in combine history which could help contest wemby

  • nikop@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Wemby’s 7’4" but he may as well be 6’4" because he doesn’t have a post game and relies on shitty jump shots. Put Grant Williams on him and he won’t even sniff the paint.

      • nikop@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        what’s the point of being 7’4" if you’re not going to use that height advantage?

        • indicisivedivide@alien.topBEnglish
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          11 months ago

          Does KD play as a low post center. This isn’t the 1990s. Also sending Ralph Sampson into the post is what led to injuries. Crushed what could have been a dynasty. Heck they beat the prime showtime lakers. At 7’4" going into the post is stupid when draymond can bear hug you. Essentially how the warriors beat the Nuggets. That series had me sweating. As a Warriors fan I can comfortably say we faced talented teams but they lacked experience. And of course the Celtics choked on offence and had a high no of turnovers since 1983 finals.

      • nikop@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Love to hear it JKidd. Let that freak shoot all the jumpers he wants and we’ll see what kind of stomach Pop has for it. Loved your game growing up bro.

  • ajteitel@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Whichever players do best defending KD will do best defending Wemby. Being tall and lanky, his dribble will always be something to exploit. And physical pressure, which to be fair can work on anyone who doesn’t have that instant burst speed.

  • LoveMavs1031@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    KP isn’t as mobile as wemby and has a shorter wingspan. He might trouble him but I wouldn’t call him the ideal Wemby defender

    • lxshadynastyxl@alien.topBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Yea but like also basically every player in the NBA currently will have a shorter wingspan than Wemby, that’s kinda a meaningless argument

      • LoveMavs1031@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Fair but I think his mobility is the main sticking point. I could see Wemby beating KP and good amount.