Another added benefit I think to the Ibaka jv thing, aside from the obvious spacing on offense and defense we've talked about, is the internal competition. For the first time in a maybe ever, Ibaka knew he had to fight for his minutes, he wouldn't just have his usual 30 min at the 4 spot gifted to him this year. And it shows. Hes come out like a man possessed, wanting to keep his place as a quality starter in this league.
And if and when he eventually slumps for a few weeks? Oh darn, one of the productive centers in the nba is backing him up.
"The center position"- both guys combined- has basically become our 3rd all star
And if and when he eventually slumps for a few weeks? Oh darn, one of the productive centers in the nba is backing him up.
"The center position"- both guys combined- has basically become our 3rd all star
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