I have to just say that a player's wingspan and reach most definitely are important to whether he can be a good defender. I don't how one can say otherwise. Obviously there are other factors, but you need the physical attributes, as well. Rondo wouldn't be the defender he is if he didn't have such a long wingspan because he wouldn't be able to cause so much havoc. I'm not saying that Rondo wouldn't be a good defender if he had a shorter wingspan, but he's definitely a better defender because of it.
I'm not saying Kemba can't be a good defender, but he'll have to overcome his rather average wingspan and reach, especially since he doesn't have a lot of height.
Would anyone be saying that Araujo wasn't at a disadvantage because he had shorter than average arms? Or that Biyombo wouldn't be the prospect he is if he didn't have the wingspan and reach he did?
I'm not saying Kemba can't be a good defender, but he'll have to overcome his rather average wingspan and reach, especially since he doesn't have a lot of height.
Would anyone be saying that Araujo wasn't at a disadvantage because he had shorter than average arms? Or that Biyombo wouldn't be the prospect he is if he didn't have the wingspan and reach he did?
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