monsterpile wrote:WildWolf2813 wrote:the problem I have with this idea is that I think Dieng's ceiling is that of a backup center. It's not as if he's 20 and developing; he's 24. He really struggles on basic post up plays. He can block shots no doubt, but man it is cringeworthy seeing him give the center so much room inside to dominate.
Given how everything has fallen apart, I guess I just don't see any of these guys really learning anything this year that will help them, especially when the most pivotal developmental tool in Rubio isn't there.
Um Dieng is already a legit backup center. Dude is putting up 8 points almost 7 rebs and 1.4 blocks a game. He isn't fouling a ton which is a problem with alot of young backup bigs. If you don't think he can get better I don't know what to tell you. So what if he is24 thats not that old especially for a big. Dieng just looks awkward doing stuff he is decent at he likely will always be that part of it is the way he moves. I think his post defense is actually better than I expected it to be although my expectations were actually pretty low. His team defense is struggling right now, but thats partly because the Wolves are struggling badly also.
If Pek isn't right he should sit and get right. If he can play I don't really care if he starts or comes off the bench I just want him to play no more minutes than he is playing right now and probably a few less. For all Pek's struggles (and yeah its been tough) the guy is still getting to the line at his same rate while nailing FTs at a high percentage and his rebound rate is better than any year so far in his career. I'm not giving up on Pek the dude can still play if healthy.
The problem with Dieng is that he still sucks defensively. I love Dieng, don't get me wrong, but he's gotta figure that part out otherwise he'll merely look the part, and you'd rather have guys that merely look the part come off the bench.
I wanna see him get better no doubt, but his man to man needs to improve big time.
