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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 2607476, member: 1423"]
We have, but as I posted, rebounding and defense are sacrificed. White couldn't defend the rim (12 blocks all year) or rebound like a forward (4.5 rpg). Joseph had similar numbers (4.7 rpg) in 2011-12. Binije played mostly point his last year, but the year before (when he was playing SF) he barely had 5 rpg and 10 blocks all year. Richardson same problem - 4.3 rpg with 10 blocks all year. Fortunately, we overcame it that year with other front line help (Lydon, Coleman and Roberson all averaging 35+ minutes). So you can get away with it, but there's a price. Look at the difference a real forward made (Brissett): 43 blocks last year and almost 9 rpg (both about double what a guard gives us). MD -- 30 blocks and almost 5 boards playing less than half the game. No doubt, additional offense or matchup advantages make SG/SF worthwhile situationally. But overall the numbers don't lie. And if any season serves as a lesson on the benefits of a tall front line, last year was it. We'll see what happens. It's been a while since we've had the luxury of debating over depth and versatility.
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