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[QUOTE="OttoMets, post: 1556094, member: 716"]
People disagreed with me then and might do so now, but it was apparent that Christmas had certain strong fundamentals that Coleman's never demonstrated. For starters, comfort around the block without resorting to a dribble and ability to keep the ball high without getting it blocked or stolen by little guys.

At this stage, the most realistic way Coleman becomes a 10/7 guy goes a little like this:
1) Excellent luck with health - he's done a terrific job working hard and keeping the weight off but he needs his knees to cooperate;
2) Play just enough credible defense to stay on the court (it's understandable that he's rusty, but he's never been good at this; game experience can only help);
3) Get fouled. A lot. Take every free throw opportunity and turn it into points;
4) Rebound.

It'd help if he could score in the post, but honestly - even the most optimistic fan can't think that a 23-year-old kid who's played basketball at the highest level for a decade will suddenly flick a switch and quit bringing the ball below his waist. It's always going to be a chore for him to score in traffic. Just be a threat out there and make the free throws.
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