Comments on: Greg Monroe knows he has to improve his defense

By: tarsier

tarsier — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:47:17 +0000

I’d argue he’s already better than Hibbert.

By: apa8ren9

apa8ren9 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:18:04 +0000

You are definitely right in that there needs to be another big. Who ever that is will need to have that help side shot blocking skill set to make up for the penetration that the guards give up. Monroe doesnt have the athleticism to do that. Monroe will need to develop the individual man to man defense ala Rasheed so that you dont have to double team the opposing team’s low post scorer. I also like McGee, but man is that dude like dumber than a box of rocks on the court. I mean he can put up the highlights and he definitely has the skill set we are looking for but can he be rehabilitated (or does he not have a high Bball IQ to begin with) on our team. Because I have seen him do some really silly things on the basketball court.

By: JT's Hoops Blog

JT's Hoops Blog — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:06:06 +0000

Monroe is the only bright spot on that Pistons team. I will go as far to say that he is the best big man to come out of Georgetown since Alonzo Mourning. Yeah, i believe that he’s even better than Roy Hibbert. If he improves his D, he will be an Allstar and All NBA selection for the next few years. He’s already got the scoring down and that’s with a team of selfish ball hogs too. Once he gets his defense down, OMG, he will be a force.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:45:46 +0000

Great observation. I don't see him ever blocking shots, but if he gets stronger legs, he can use those hands and develop that slap away/strip move that Karl Malone was so good at all those years.

And you're right, Monroe isn't a good screen setter. That's been a problem for all of their bigs since McDyess and Rasheed Wallace left.

By: sebastian

sebastian — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:45:41 +0000

Mr. BlockedShot, I agree with your review of Mr. GM. His confidence has grown, greatly; in part due to his improved free throw shooting, perhaps. You are also accurate in your assessment that he needs to get stronger; especially in the legs.
As he continues to mature physically and work on his strength and conditioning, I too, see a more dominant player.
But, most of all, the Pistons will need to pair him with another big, because if not he will be worn out playing in the paint all by himself.
Trade: Maxey, Austin Daye, 2013 1st pick and the rights to Kyle Singler for JaVele McGee and Chris Singleton.

By: Mr.BlockedShot

Mr.BlockedShot — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:35:47 +0000

Yes, I agrre he has to improve his defense, that´s a fact. But he already has some skills that are very difficult to learn: quick hands and good game vision. His legs are right now his weakest point: should get stronger, he needs a bit more conditioning there in order to post up and go backward to the basket against bigger guys. It amazes me how good is he at the free throw line. It was a key point for becoming a real nba starting center from last season: you can´t miss free throws cos if you are attacking the rim you should get a lot of opportunities at the line. And finally, what about his screens? when he´s setting up screens he should be stronger and stay there for a bit more time cos right now he´s leaving to soon and that´s not good for the player who´s supposed to get the advantage of the screen. Better screens lead to the better shots and better passes…
What do you think guys?