If Nene, Skita, and Carmelo all develop to their full potential, what are the Nuggets going to do? Do they really want to stick Nene and Skita out of position just because of Carmelo? I don't think they do. And I wouldn't call Nene a legitimate center. He can certainly hold the position down, but he doesn't have the blocking or rebounding skills that real centers have. Nene already is quicker than most power forwards, and almost as strong. Skita, given he develops, would almost be unmatched at the small forward spot. I'm in no way advocating getting rid of Carmelo yet, but if he has a huge year this season and Skita and Nene develop, you gotta look at moving him for someone else.
Whoa there man. For one, I thought Nene played C last year with Juan at 4 and Skita at 3? Did you see SKita last year at 3? He sucked bad. Like really bad. He maybe a Euro guy who is skinny, but he's not quick enough to be guarding those 3's...nor strong enough to be guarding the 4 (sounds like Van Horn ). Skita played 4 in Europe, where it's much less physical, but hey, at least he's more familiar to the position. All teams have a defensive liability, and sometimes, you have to live with the fact that Skita might struggle in the low post D. I think moving Skita to four is a good experiment by all means.
Did you see SKita last year at 3? He sucked bad. Like really bad.
It was his first year, what the hell is your point. If he would've played at power forward last year, he would've sucked just as bad. And he is quick enough to guard threes. But following your theory, he's going to be a defensive liability whether that's a lack of quickness at 3, or a lack of strength at four. At least if he's at 3, zone defense can compensate for it and players are out on the perimeter. If he's a four, more often than not it's just him and his man. This move is just Kiki being drastic. Skita needs time to develop. Dont' stunt that development by putting him at a position that doesn't suit his game.
It was his first year, what the hell is your point. If he would've played at power forward last year, he would've sucked just as bad. And he is quick enough to guard threes. But following your theory, he's going to be a defensive liability whether that's a lack of quickness at 3, or a lack of strength at four. At least if he's at 3, zone defense can compensate for it and players are out on the perimeter. If he's a four, more often than not it's just him and his man. This move is just Kiki being drastic. Skita needs time to develop. Dont' stunt that development by putting him at a position that doesn't suit his game.
How the heck do we know that he would've sucked? I agree with you, but you're speculating. He's not quick enough to guard 3's dude, his footwork speed isnt fast enough. He's played 4 in europe and is used to that. If he's a 4, a zone D can compensate too. Following your theory, a zone D, such as a 2-3 can help him guard his man. He played 4 in Europe so that's the position that he's used to and, imo, belongs at.
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). Skita played 4 in Europe, where it's much less physical, but hey, at least he's more familiar to the position. All teams have a defensive liability, and sometimes, you have to live with the fact that Skita might struggle in the low post D. I think moving Skita to four is a good experiment by all means.
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