OK, so I don't want to start a whole thread about this, but I do think Cody's rebounding is something worth discussing. His rebounding % is currently 4.9% which is second to last on the team (Collier is last). If you compare him to players 6'4" or taller who have played at least 20 games he has the 20th worst rebounding percentage in the NBA. Svi is basically at the same rate, so some of this could be a scheme thing. According to PBP stats we are a 2% worse defensive rebounding team with Cody on the floor and a 5% worse offensive rebounding team with Cody on the floor. Obviously his weight/strength is a huge factor here, but I would think a guy with his length could be a decent rebounder.
I've tried to pay close attention to his rebounding over the last few games and here are some observations, as I think his rebounding problems are varied. He very meekly goes after rebounds. Instead of physically bodying up another player, he almost tries to sneak in for rebounds. He generally has poor positioning. Probably related to his strength, but he picks the places on the floor where he is least likely to get bumped instead of the places where the ball is most likely to land. He almost never tries to box anyone out and if he does it generally isn't very effective as the player is usually able to get through him easily. He generally has poor instincts of when to jump and where to be, this is a skill thing and not a strength related issue. He has poor hands/strength and even when he is in position to get the ball he rarely comes up with it when contested. I don't think the majority of his issues with rebounding are lack of motor as he tries to get rebounds, although he could probably try harder. I think the main issue is his lack of physicality followed by a lack of skill.
So What?:
- Can Cody be a viable low usage player he if doesn't rebound better?
- Does Cody need to rebound if we have guys like Kessler on the floor?
- How much can Cody improve his rebounding?
