Kanter actually looks a bit quicker and more mobile out on the floor than Favors right now. It's possible that Favors is better suited to play center and use his length inside, while Kanter plays PF defensively.
That's how I'd call it.
carolinajazz
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Having only seen Kanter a few times, I find it hard to believe he could defend the pick and roll as slow as he seems to be and as quick as most guards are that run the pick and roll. He also seems to be somewhat uncoordinated as well.
Watch more.
Jazz4ever
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He's not slow, it might appear that way to the naked eye because of his mass, but speed is not one of his shortcomings.
Then I guess it is a good thing Kanter is proving you wrong.
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Shaggy
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I would agree with this on the offensive side of the ball, defensively he looks pretty coordinated.
jazzfan1971
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I don't know how fast he is, but, he plays very intelligently. You just watch his spacing when he's on defense. It's incredible. He's usually always in the right position at the right time. I wish I could show some footage comparing Kanter to Jefferson defending the pick and roll but, it's quite the difference. Kanter usually guards 2 men effectively where Jefferson is lucky to guard even one.
Of course, on the other end of the floor Jefferson wipes the floor with Kanter. So, it's not like Jefferson is giving us nothing. He's seemingly vital to our offense as of now.
From what I've seen Kanter is just a very, very intelligent basketball player. Hard worker too from what I hear.
Also, I had a thought today. I think it's nice how Corbin is playing Kanter AND Favors a lot at the same time. He's letting them build some chemistry together now for preparation for the future. Nice little move by Corbin. I think most coaches wouldn't put two young guys out there at the same time, instead preferring to run a veteran alongside each one when possible.
Now, if we can just learn to crack the zone defense we'll be getting somewhere.
Of course, on the other end of the floor Jefferson wipes the floor with Kanter. So, it's not like Jefferson is giving us nothing. He's seemingly vital to our offense as of now.
From what I've seen Kanter is just a very, very intelligent basketball player. Hard worker too from what I hear.
Also, I had a thought today. I think it's nice how Corbin is playing Kanter AND Favors a lot at the same time. He's letting them build some chemistry together now for preparation for the future. Nice little move by Corbin. I think most coaches wouldn't put two young guys out there at the same time, instead preferring to run a veteran alongside each one when possible.
Now, if we can just learn to crack the zone defense we'll be getting somewhere.
freakazoid
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Ghosts sit around the campfire at night telling Enes Kanter stories.
Sharks have a week dedicated to Enes Kanter.
Enes Kanter doesn't call the wrong number. You answer the wrong phone.
If at first you don't succeed, you're not Enes Kanter.
Enes Kanter is what Willis was talkin' 'bout.
Superman got an Enes Kanter tattoo.
Sharks have a week dedicated to Enes Kanter.
Enes Kanter doesn't call the wrong number. You answer the wrong phone.
If at first you don't succeed, you're not Enes Kanter.
Enes Kanter is what Willis was talkin' 'bout.
Superman got an Enes Kanter tattoo.
freakazoid
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Enes Kanter wears a cup, not to protect himself, but to protect the other players.