Pogo's Defense at the 3 position

[Dr. Jones]

I liked how Millsap came up to screen for Evans on the wing and Evans just sat there, forcing Millsap to post, since Jeremy wasn't ever going to dribble the ball, or shoot it, or do anything other than dunk the ball on offense.

And that's why he doesn't play. "He makes plays," but can't box out since he's easily bullied. "He makes plays," but can't shoot from outside 8 feet. "He makes plays," but doesn't think he can dribble twice in a row without losing the ball. I think Corbin uses him properly. He's a pinch hitter, used when players are playing poorly or are injured.

Well said.

 

[Weezur]

Evans needs to work on his dribbling. He's has advantage athletic ability at the 3 spot, major strength issues at the 4 spot.

I think he'll only survive at the 3, but a system kind of needs to be tuned for him.

 

[NAOS]

I liked how Millsap came up to screen for Evans on the wing and Evans just sat there, forcing Millsap to post, since Jeremy wasn't ever going to dribble the ball, or shoot it, or do anything other than dunk the ball on offense.

And that's why he doesn't play. "He makes plays," but can't box out since he's easily bullied. "He makes plays," but can't shoot from outside 8 feet. "He makes plays," but doesn't think he can dribble twice in a row without losing the ball. I think Corbin uses him properly. He's a pinch hitter, used when players are playing poorly or are injured.

these are frustrating limitations.
as I said earlier, think Bowen and Battier. You don't even go out to set screens for those guys, because it isn't what they do.

There is always room for a defender.
Just make them respect that shot and spread things out for your skill guys.

If I were Evans, this is what I'd be thinking. It's his best bet.

 

[pickledXgrandma]

I remember watching Richard Jefferson earlier this season back him down almost 20 feet like Jeremy was as light as air. Evans will never get big minutes in this league