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[QUOTE="Brooky03, post: 1959159"]
I think playing Lydon primarily at the 5 is like using your Shelby Mustang to tow a boat.  Yeah, technically it can get the job done, but that's not what it's best at.  Why not use the base model, no frills, truck to get the job done and let the Mustang do what the Mustang do?

Everybody remembers Lydon getting all of those blocks in the NCAA Tournament run.  What I think some might forget is how many times Lydon had to back off and let big men score in order to stay out of foul trouble.  We know UNC had no problem scoring in the paint with their bigs.

I know he's put on muscle, but legitimate ACC bigs are going to get deep position on him on a somewhat regular basis.  If opposing guards can get the ball to their bigs against Lydon, he's going to be put into some very tough situations.  Why not let Coleman and Chukwu absorb those fouls or use their strength (DC2) or height (Chukwu) to defend the paint?

Lydon is the kind of wing defender we dream of in the zone.  It's like he was purpose built for it.  I just don't see the reason behind potentially playing him 20+ minutes per game at his 2nd best position when he's so good at his 1st best position.  I know JB is trying to find ways to get all of his best players on the court at the same time, but this is one of the very rare occasions I'm going to have to disagree with him.
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