Why Tiago Splitter is better at defense than you think he is

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Finally got our elite post defender Squawk. No easy layups anymore.

 

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2013/12/27/5247770/tiago-splitter-elite-defensive-player-year-consideration

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Look at the movement and Bball IQ @NBASupes

 

[RamblinCharger]

Thank you. I love all of these moves, and I guarantee we'll find the cap room that we need to add another wing player. I don't care about stars. We needed a rim protector in the playoffs and we needed a scorer or two that could create their own shot and we beat the heat. I also have to think that we'll get better as a collective group playing together. Have some faith guys.

[GameTime]

Thank you. I love all of these moves, and I guarantee we'll find the cap room that we need to add another wing player. I don't care about stars. We needed a rim protector in the playoffs and we needed a scorer or two that could create their own shot and we beat the heat. I also have to think that we'll get better as a collective group playing together. Have some faith guys.

 

Just need one solid wing that can create and play D and I feel better than last season.

 

Look at Splitter dominating our bigs from last season

 

 

Splitters last year per 36: (18.9 PER) 15 points, 9 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 1.2 steals

 

All-Star numbers for a Center in the East.

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I think we got a star Squawk. Can't wait to see him featured more in this offense. The Stretch 5 Pick-N-Roll is gonna be great with him and 4 other shooters on the floor for spacing purposes.

[benhillboy]

The drive by Paul from the three point line off a broken play followed by a quick post up and foul draw was impressive.

Can't say I'm a fan of so much finesse and total lack of hops around the hoop, but his intelligence clearly sticks out. Good enough hands and touch, too. Good mentor for Edy, he can't jump either.

We got two 7 footers now but Al and Moose are still the prime candidates for the now- necessary PNR alley oop. That play won playoff games this year, notably Dwight, Ezeli, and both up front for Cleveland. Dennis is very good at setting it up, I need at least 3 a game with all this length now to keep em honest.

Edited July 3, 2015 by benhillboy

[NBASupes]

Look at the movement and Bball IQ @NBASupes

 

I like Tiago, one of the best spot starters and backup centers in the NBA. This is something we been missing for years.