Vonleh and Favors Front Court: Would it be Enough Defensively?

[JAZZGASM]

I personally think he is just spread too thin now since we have no perimeter defense and Kanter if almost always out of position. If we had a could other people actually playing defense, he could focus more on rim protection and his own man.

I completely agree that our entire front line is spread thin, but I just don't seem Favors motor moving like it used to. There is no excuse for the downturn in effort. Maybe Quin will turn that around. I really hope so. And if he can't get everyone playing at a high effort, I hope the team has the cajones to ship them out.

 

[JAZZGASM]

Vonleh and defense in the title, but no talk of Vonleh's defense???

I've read it sucks. Few instincts. Gets caught flat footed. No thanks.

He is actually a pretty good man on man defender due to his long arms. His timing could get better, but he is 18. If you have watched him play at Indiana, he often didn't have to jump against very big defenders to alter a shot. I think he will be solid on both ends.

 

[sahlensguy]

He is actually a pretty good man on man defender due to his long arms. His timing could get better, but he is 18. If you have watched him play at Indiana, he often didn't have to jump against very big defenders to alter a shot. I think he will be solid on both ends.

It sounds as though he's not the most active defender. He sounds like a sure project on D if not a liability. Gordon sounds like a natural defender. Perhaps this thread will enlighten me.

 

[JAZZGASM]

It sounds as though he's not the most active defender. He sounds like a sure project on D if not a liability. Gordon sounds like a natural defender. Perhaps this thread will enlighten me.

Gordon has a faster motor, but to say Vonleh isn't active on D is not accurate. He is aggressive, but plays bigger (and a bit slower) than Gordon. I definitely think he will be a strong post defender. His foot speed may cause him trouble with stretch 4's, but his wingspan will help to make up for that.

 

[JAZZGASM]

It sounds as though he's not the most active defender. He sounds like a sure project on D if not a liability. Gordon sounds like a natural defender. Perhaps this thread will enlighten me.

Vonleh will need to improve his positioning on the pick and roll. Most big men coming into the league need similar adjustments. His one on one post D is great. His foot speed may give him trouble with stretch 4s, but his wingspan should help minimize that.

 

[sahlensguy]

Gordon has a faster motor, but to say Vonleh isn't active on D is not accurate. He is aggressive, but plays bigger (and a bit slower) than Gordon. I definitely think he will be a strong post defender. His foot speed may cause him trouble with stretch 4's, but his wingspan will help to make up for that.

His decision making is a click slow according to reports which gets him flat footed on D. He also has a high foul rate. Flat feet and long reach is a recipe for fouls. He could be a huge bust. But then again, couldn't they all.

 

[kabenac]

His decision making is a click slow according to reports which gets him flat footed on D. He also has a high foul rate. Flat feet and long reach is a recipe for fouls. He could be a huge bust. But then again, couldn't they all.

High foul rate? It's pretty comparable to other bigs and is better than Embiid's.

 

[jazzrule]

Vonleh generated some buzz at the NBA combine without touching a basketball, after measuring in at 6'9.5", 247 pounds with a massive 7'4.25" wingspan. Vonleh gets shots off with ease, and he hit 16 of his 33 three-point attempts during the season.
He also finished as the Big Ten's leading rebounder even though he only played less than 27 minutes a game. Despite seeing limited touches in the offense, he flashed can't-miss potential on a routine basis.
Almost a year younger than Kentucky's Julius Randle, Vonleh's long-term potential is the selling point here, but between his NBA-ready body and freshman production, there really isn't much risk attached to him.
I would like to point out that he lead the BIG TEN in rebounding in less than 27 minutes a game. Guys the Big Ten is not a league for pansies, and I love he can hit jump hook shots with either hand.

Noah Vonleh is the second youngest prospect (after Aaron Gordon) in this draft class, but still ranks as the #1 rebounder among our top-100 prospects at nearly 15 rebounds per-40 minutes. A lot of offensive rebounds are out of his assigned area due to his great wingspan.

From DraftExpress.comhttps://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz34z8Nu51H
https://www.draftexpress.com

 

[The Midnight]

I think with the two of them there is enough coverage there. He's much better than Kanter anyway as an alternative.

 

[Tarkanian]

He's much better than Kanter anyway as an alternative.

this.
and big hands, you know.
Vonleh will be special methinksnow

 

[sahlensguy]

High foul rate? It's pretty comparable to other bigs and is better than Embiid's.

4.1 per 40 compared to Gordon's 3.0 per 40. Vonleh's relative low BBIQ and decision making will make him a target on the defensive end early in his career. He'll struggle to stay on the court.

 

[Deleted member 365]

2 passionless soft talented but not THAT talented bigs manning our frontline? Hmmmm... I'm warming up to the prospect of Vonleh, but there's still a ways to go before I get that excited.