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<blockquote data-quote="MtnWasp" data-source="post: 884551" data-attributes="member: 4110"><p>Some thoughts about the 4-spot: Franklin's film shows a guy who wants to get the ball down low. He is a threat down there. This will be a change from Jordan Usher, who was really a 3 in the Duane Ferrell mold. Even when Usher scored in the paint, it was after he swooped in from the perimeter.</p><p></p><p>Franklin, on the other hand, likes to work closer to the basket. Once he has the ball down low, he is a problem because he has enough quicks, bounce and strength to go right to the rim. The fine point of the matter is that if he gets the ball in the paint, he will command a double team. That is a big deal because by moving the defense, that will open space for shooters. </p><p></p><p>Howard did not command double teams and that meant the defense could stay with the perimeter shooters and the cutting Usher or just sag on Devoe. This is one of the reasons why our offense stagnated so badly last season.</p><p></p><p>Franklin has the potential to give us a post threat that can move the defense. The issue then is that it will be Howard's man that sags down on Franklin when he has the ball. What then will Howard do? Can he develop some shooting ability or the wherewithall to cut hard to the hoop for a dunk? I'm skeptical. </p><p></p><p>Will we be forced to go small or will be commit to languish, or what? watching the Martynov situation closely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MtnWasp, post: 884551, member: 4110"] Some thoughts about the 4-spot: Franklin's film shows a guy who wants to get the ball down low. He is a threat down there. This will be a change from Jordan Usher, who was really a 3 in the Duane Ferrell mold. Even when Usher scored in the paint, it was after he swooped in from the perimeter. Franklin, on the other hand, likes to work closer to the basket. Once he has the ball down low, he is a problem because he has enough quicks, bounce and strength to go right to the rim. The fine point of the matter is that if he gets the ball in the paint, he will command a double team. That is a big deal because by moving the defense, that will open space for shooters. Howard did not command double teams and that meant the defense could stay with the perimeter shooters and the cutting Usher or just sag on Devoe. This is one of the reasons why our offense stagnated so badly last season. Franklin has the potential to give us a post threat that can move the defense. The issue then is that it will be Howard's man that sags down on Franklin when he has the ball. What then will Howard do? Can he develop some shooting ability or the wherewithall to cut hard to the hoop for a dunk? I'm skeptical. Will we be forced to go small or will be commit to languish, or what? watching the Martynov situation closely. [/QUOTE]
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