LBJ
03-28-2021, 12:06 AM
https://www.poundingtherock.com/2021/2/10/22275373/lamarcus-aldridge-san-antonio-spurs-defensive-liability
LaMarcus Aldridge is a huge defensive liability for the Spurs
Aldridge has served the Spurs well in the past as a starter, but his defense has deteriorated to the point that a demotion to the bench makes sense.
The problem is on defense. San Antonio allows over 116 points per 100 possessions when Aldridge is on the court, a mark that would rank as the second worst in the league. The biggest issue comes at the rim, with opponents shooting over 65 percent in the restricted area when Aldridge is on the court. Opponents also feast from mid-range when Aldridge is around, shooting 48 percent from the in-between area. Both marks are disastrous and sketch a picture of a center who lacks both the athleticism to contest well at the rim and the mobility to be an asset away from the paint.
The Spurs mainly play drop defense in the pick and roll, which means the big man hangs back to discourage penetration and allow the primary defender time to recover. It’s the type of defense most teams with traditional centers use, and it’s designed to prevent shots at the rim (and beyond the arc) by having just two players directly involved in plays instead of triggering several rotations, like the most aggressive schemes. Unfortunately, Aldridge can’t really execute it at this point.
https://youtu.be/gdtpVqNieh4
Good Luck with Griffin & Aldridge lol.
LaMarcus Aldridge is a huge defensive liability for the Spurs
Aldridge has served the Spurs well in the past as a starter, but his defense has deteriorated to the point that a demotion to the bench makes sense.
The problem is on defense. San Antonio allows over 116 points per 100 possessions when Aldridge is on the court, a mark that would rank as the second worst in the league. The biggest issue comes at the rim, with opponents shooting over 65 percent in the restricted area when Aldridge is on the court. Opponents also feast from mid-range when Aldridge is around, shooting 48 percent from the in-between area. Both marks are disastrous and sketch a picture of a center who lacks both the athleticism to contest well at the rim and the mobility to be an asset away from the paint.
The Spurs mainly play drop defense in the pick and roll, which means the big man hangs back to discourage penetration and allow the primary defender time to recover. It’s the type of defense most teams with traditional centers use, and it’s designed to prevent shots at the rim (and beyond the arc) by having just two players directly involved in plays instead of triggering several rotations, like the most aggressive schemes. Unfortunately, Aldridge can’t really execute it at this point.
https://youtu.be/gdtpVqNieh4
Good Luck with Griffin & Aldridge lol.