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[QUOTE="Brooky03, post: 1767126"]
I count defensive rebounding as part of defense and we were really bad in that area.  For all his blocks, Lydon could not defend in the paint most of the season.  Not his fault, he just wasn't big enough.  If he wasn't swatting a shot, he was allowing deep post position and easy layups.  I don't know how defensive efficiency is determined, but we're going to be better.  I might sound like an old man discounting youngsters and their advanced stats and rap music, but anything ranking us as a good defensive team last season has to be flawed in some way.

I think Battle is going to surprise.  He has more talent than anybody on the team last season.  Experience is the question, but he's the kind of guy you can give the ball to and just say, "get me a bucket."  Mal could do that to some extent from behind the arc and G could do it as long as he wasn't facing a quick and experienced guard.  I think Battle will be able to do it regardless of who's on him, from inside and out.
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