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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1706115, member: 40"]
In addition to what was stated above, I'll also add that we do see quite a bit of screening from the forwards, as well.  Roberson hasn't demonstrated that he can consistently pick and pop / knock down that jumper, but we've seen flashes [including last game].  Lydon spends a TON of time manning the pivot, so he often is doing that high ball screen that you are calling for.  We've found him for top of the key three pointers off that roll numerous times throughout the year [most memorably on several end of half situations].
 
But the reason that you'd use a non-shooting threat and still set that screen is: 
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[*]Big guys are larger, and can set screens that are more difficult to get around 
[*]We want to pull the opposing defensive big out of the lane because...
[*]We have good drivers playing up top, and a screen will sometimes give G and Mal a sliver of daylight to turn the corner, which is all they need to make a play, which is much easier to do without the opposing center clogging the lane, and
[*]To free up space for G or Cooney or Mal to take an uncontested three. 
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That we don't often involve the screener on the roll after the pick is something that frustrates me WAY more than having a player like Coleman [non-shooter] set the screen in the first place.
 
You asked a good question, though.
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