We’ve seen guys like IT and Jalen Brunson have break out years, and reach new heights, by going to a new situation that was a much better fit. Is there anyone else in NBA history you think could have similarly had this level of elevation had they moved to a more favourable situation?
I’d say OPJ and Nene were probably better defenders than him, but otherwise I’d agree with what you said. It’s disgraceful how our FO supported him.
Nene was a great defender, but by 2016, he was gone. Even before he left, he missed more and more time. They needed someone to be what he was for the defense, but that never happened.
Otto was mostly solid and was probably more consistent, game to game. Wall excelled as that looming free safety, though I do believe that his gambling was unwarranted at times. Overall, the team badly needed a defensive ace to go along with the much needed structure they lost by 2016.