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[QUOTE="Brooky03, post: 2216352"]
Playing guys out of position and not having had a good defensive Center since Rak (who couldn't even play good D due to foul trouble most the time) has killed the zone.  Lydon did what he could but he was no Center.  We all know how bad TT was in the middle.  SF has been an issue on defense, too.  Malachi was not a bad defender but he was undersized at SF, especially for the zone.  He could get steals and intercept passes but couldn't challenge guys at the rim, which is bad since the zone relies on both Forwards being able to handle rotations to the paint.  Andrew White had the size at SF but not the quickness or athleticism.  Again, for most of the season he didn't/couldn't challenge guys at the rim.

This is why I'm so adamant that we need to see true Centers playing the 5 most of the time this season.  I think both Forward positions are in good shape defensively and the guards look alright.  Center is going to be the difference maker.  Either TT needs to make a big leap on the defensive end or the coaches need to see if he can cut it at PF while Sidibe and/or Chukwu handle most of the business of sending shots 4 rows into the stands.
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