Yes, we do need another big. But not one who earns $16M and gives up nearly as many points as he scores. Even a blind squirrel finds an occasional acorn. Kanter will have some good games. But overall he still remains the worst defending big in the league and is a terrible value for his salary.Well last 4 gms Kanter is 30/44 (68%), 14/16 FT (89%) .40 rebs,, {avg,18ppg /10rpg in 23 minutes} and yes it makes a difference when you always read how the fans in this forum are screaming about needing another big ,not liking Booker or Lyles play !
Even a blind squirrel finds an occasional acorn.
Who did Utah get back for Kanter now ?
They got back the right to not pay Kanter a max contract to come off the bench for 20 minutes a game while still being the worst defensive big in the NBA. Which is priceless.
How come hes positive on the floor then, explain ?
His RPM is 59th out of 73 centers, so I'm not sure I agree with the premise of this question.
Because +/- is a flawed stat that relies on too many variables that have nothing to do with the individual player.
https://basketballvalue.com/teamplayers.php?year=2008-2009&team=OKC
According to +/-, in 2009 Kevin Durant was the 2nd worst player on the Thunder. As you would say - "explain".
Because +/- is a flawed stat that relies on too many variables that have nothing to do with the individual player.
#318 for Favors that's some serious flawed then....the point of the whole thing is Kanter is proving his point in his play by his stats being their with the best players in the League.You prove your point by playing good basketball.That points given up is pointless if your team is the top offense in the NBA when your playing and your outscoring the other teams with point differential comparable to the other top two teams in the League.
That doesn't apply to Kanter. As has now been stated multiple times in this thread, when correcting for quality of teammates and opponents, Kanter scores incredibly poorly in +/-. His teams are worse with him on the court.#318 for Favors that's some serious flawed then....the point of the whole thing is Kanter is proving his point in his play by his stats being their with the best players in the League.You prove your point by playing good basketball.That points given up is pointless if your team is the top offense in the NBA when your playing and your outscoring the other teams with point differential comparable to the other top two teams in the League.
You (Kds family) watched last year ,Burke and Hayward looked off Kanter many times in the offense ,they didn't like him.Durant and Westbrook are seeking him out on OKC ....WTF's with that..Burke and Hayward are shooting .425% in FG's,Think they can use a .576 % FG shooter to pass off to and create more space for themselves.