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Originally posted by sime
I'm sorry his natural position SF? Maybe in College but not in the NBA my friend. Although he does have the quickness and ability to shoot, SF is not a position for him. Do you remember his first 2 years at SF? He never rebounded. All forwards are supposed to rebound though. Therefore he does not fit in.
Also he would get abused on defense. His lack of defense can be handled while playing SG. But he is not an interior defender. More of a perimeter type defender. How do you think he would do on defense against Glenn Robinson, KG, Nowitzki, Miles? etc
He should stay at SG...it suits him better. They dont call it "Shooting" guard for nothing.
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Vince Carter's game is suited for SF more then SG IMO. Why you ask?
Vince is not known as a great defender infact Vince is not known as a good defender and him matching up against faster more athletic guys (AI,Kobe) shows the weakness in his D.
Sime maybe you have not noticed but Vince is not small he's an easy 6'6 and has gained much more muscle since his first year in the league when he did play SF for the full 82 game season. Him banging with KG is obviously not a good matchup but MOP at SF guarding him his definetly worse.
Offensively I think you will agree that his game is more suited for that position providing he does not mostly rely (cant spell that word) on his fade aways and off balance shots. When Vince drives to the rim and takes it hard he rarely is denied, He usually goes to the line or dunks it over someone. Him faster offensively then most SF is lethal on offensive exspecially with his first step.
PS: When the Raptors face Minnesota KG is covered by AD. Jordan (not known as a great rebounder) has no problem playing that position at almost 40. To say Vince cant bang with the big boys is simply a diss to him and a dead statement that should be put to rest.