freakazoid
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You spelled 8 wrong.
Something specific to watch for with Kanter
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You spelled 8 wrong.
orangello
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I would say that Kanter's defense was equal to Jefferson's.
so to be clear, you agree with Cy ..
Not by a mile, Kanter only got 1 block shot while Jefferson got a whopping 2!!
doubledribble
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So, you expected a 19-year-old rookie playing in his first game to stop one of the most skilled and experienced PFs in the NBA?
freakazoid
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He had some nice plays that eased a lot of my concerns. That play ending the half where he made Kobe miss taking it to the hoop was sweet. Yes, Gasol scored on the putback, but that wasn't on Enes. Considering rookie nerves and that this was his first real test, I was very encouraged.
Jefferson had a couple of blocked shots on Gasol and more than a handful of stops actually. Most of it was early.
I wasn't really disappointed in Jefferson's #'s, because I think he just had a rough day not getting any calls or bounces. I was super disappointed in his body language though. When Millsap gets his stuff swatted, or doesn't get a call, he just runs back and goes harder next time. Jefferson has a tendency to hang his head.
I wasn't really disappointed in Jefferson's #'s, because I think he just had a rough day not getting any calls or bounces. I was super disappointed in his body language though. When Millsap gets his stuff swatted, or doesn't get a call, he just runs back and goes harder next time. Jefferson has a tendency to hang his head.
No, but I'm not going to give him sugar coated praise like "Oh, he played decent defense because he blocked Josh McRoberts shot on a one on one post up".
Jazz4ever
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Kanter is the least of the team's worries. Looks like he'll be able to grab 10 rebounds a night in his sleep. His defense is average, but still better than advertised. The Jazz have such poor spacing right now Kanter has virtually no room to show off any of his footwork. There were 2-3 Lakers grabbing at the ball every time.
Favors Flave
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Disagree, he got several deflections and played physical D. I dont think Gasol scored on him everytime but thats a tough first matchup for Kanter
Damn, you guys act like just because I'm saying he didn't play decent D today, I'm in turn saying he will forever be a crappy defender.
I'm not giving Kanter the rookie curve, I'm judging everyone on the same level of play. His interior defense against the only good interior Lakers play (Gasol) was poor. Bottom line.
I'm not giving Kanter the rookie curve, I'm judging everyone on the same level of play. His interior defense against the only good interior Lakers play (Gasol) was poor. Bottom line.