Harvey: "This team has no understanding of the concept of team defense"

We've obviously been fed a line of crap about Aldridge. I remember a story last year about how hard he works, and how dedicated he is to becoming an all-star, but I have yet to see it. He almost never crashes the boards or plays tough defense. To me, he seems as lazy as Rasheed Wallace.

I think his new contract may have gone to his head.

 

Look at Aldridge's defense in this picture. He's just going through the motions. I've been calling him overpaid ever since everyone else started saying, "Hurry up and sign him, Pritchard!"

http://sportstwo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2155270#post2155270

 

All the forwards have problems rotating to help the shot blocker. Part of the reason being, none of them have a nose for rebounding. That is why guys like Howard would work real well, and I am actually surprised he hasnt been given more of a run. I also know that is one of Daunte Cunninghams strengths, he is very well educated in how to play defense, and he rebounds hard.

 

Thibbedeau (Sp?) instead of Nate.

 

These are the questions that should have been asked before maxing out Roy and Aldridge... Both have defensive ability but below average inclination to work at it. And they put the rest of the team to shame.

 

Agreed.

Gotta blame the coach.