05-02-2023, 01:14 PM
No doubt Poole has had a disappointing year, but all accounts are he is a grinder. I expect better from him next year if not in this playoffs.
Kuminga also has gotten a lot better this year. But he needs to improve more to be a playoff rotation fixture. His shooting and rebounding in particular need to get better. For teams like the lakers, you can’t let them pack the paint, AD is too good at altering shots. It is HARD to get away with two non shooters against teams like that, especially if you aren’t elite as a passer like Dray. And that means if you are a non shooter, you can only fit into one spot on the rotation, which is usually going to be filled by Dray or Looney.
Kuminga also has gotten a lot better this year. But he needs to improve more to be a playoff rotation fixture. His shooting and rebounding in particular need to get better. For teams like the lakers, you can’t let them pack the paint, AD is too good at altering shots. It is HARD to get away with two non shooters against teams like that, especially if you aren’t elite as a passer like Dray. And that means if you are a non shooter, you can only fit into one spot on the rotation, which is usually going to be filled by Dray or Looney.