Sorry you don't see it but Tolliver can guard the perimeter and defend in the open court in addition to the post. Right now Skal is mostly an interior defender only.
He doesnt really fit Stotts’ defensive scheme, for what a big needs to be able to do. Playing him right now is more about development then trying to get wins now.
Interesting that's the only part you quoted from my post. You made a statement as if it was fact and I asked for you to support that statement. It's right there in each of our posts. Go back and reread them.
I'd love to see him get more opportunities and earn more playing time as the season progresses while slowly decreasing Tolliver's minutes. Of course, this is all dependent upon Skal's readiness on both sides of the court. With that said, I love this season's team and still have high hopes for them as they further acclimate as a team. Rip City, baby!
He puts us in a better position to win now because he's not a complete liability and is productive on both sides of the floor. I don't see how that can be argued. I can understand Stotts wanting to go with Tolliver (I predicted it) but the argument that playing Skal doesn't help us win now doesn't hold up. The video in this post does a decent job of explaining why.
You're going to need to be more specific if you want me to respond. I still have no idea what you're referring to. You said I didn't answer your question. I quoted your question. If there are other questions you want answered than you should be more specific.
Well, no offense to bones he does a great job, but putting a video together to make an argument doesn't mean that, that argument is right. It's just my opinion, I don't think he does help us win now. He's been good offensively, but he's just not there defensively, and even offensively the PNR's they try to run with him almost always end up not going well. He's great at following Dame / CJ or a driver to the basket and scoring. He may already be better than Tolliver. The real issue is that to me neither of them is the option you want to have to start at PF, and Skal, while he does have potential and needs time to develop, will put them in negative plays pretty frequently because he's still clearly still learning how to play and on the defensive end just not in the right place fairly frequently. I've already stated I'd rather they play him over Tolliver (if it was me as the coach I would). I don't believe either are starting quality PF's right now though.
lol. The most noncontroversial assertion ever (that skal-should-get-more-playing-time) still generates controversy.
If you actually look at his PIPMWAR it’ll clearly tell you he fucking sucks and has no room for improvement. I agree with playing the 34 year old journeyman (that definitely won’t be here next year and everyone will have forgotten talking about him) 30 minutes a night.
I see this chart and it’s favorable to Skal, so let me tell you about this other chart I know about that for sure will paint a more accurate picture for you, ok?
That's not the question or argument right now. I think everyone would concur with that assessment. The real question is which option sucks less... Option A - Tolliver Option B - Skal I can't believe this is still even a discussion. I would think it is obvious to almost everyone.
Bench needs his offensive game more than the starters need his defensive game....Tolliver is happy to be a 5th option with the starters....he's not getting shots starting much....Skal is the 2nd or 3rd option off the bench where he can dominate against bench competition...….this and Skal works with the bench mob in practice more than with the starters....Stotts addressed this in an interview...Tolliver is also more vocal on defense than Skal is because he knows where guys are supposed to be....Skal doesn't have that confidence yet...hope he will in the future but Skal is our version of Ed Davis for now. Our bench needs scoring...
You can start Tolliver. But dont play Tolliver 29 minutes and Skal 13. Play Skal with the bench as the C, rest him a couple minutes, then bring him back in at the end of each half as the PF. Last game, Hurd and Calabro both noted how vocal Skal is defensively.
