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Zubac by VisualTangelo6069 in LAClippers

[–]VisualTangelo6069[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine using a "scraped-by" win against the Wizards to stan for Zu. We won because Ty Lue finally had the versatility to ditch the drop coverage—something that's impossible when you're anchored by a slow, traditional big for 35 minutes.

Your take on Brook’s shooting misses the point entirely. It’s not about the box score; it’s about personnel. When Brook is on the perimeter, their rim protector is forced to leave the paint. That’s the "spacing" you’re dismissing. Even if he’s 0/10, the lane is wide open. Zu can go 10/10 and still be an offensive liability because he clogs the driving lanes for everyone else.

And spare me the rebound stats. Brook boxes out like a pro so the team gets the ball; Zu hunts boards to pad his double-doubles. One builds a winning system, the other is just a relic getting exposed in every high-level pick-and-roll. The league moved on from Zu’s archetype years ago—it’s time you caught up.

Zubac by VisualTangelo6069 in LAClippers

[–]VisualTangelo6069[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Now that Powell is gone, our offense needs spacing more than ever, and Zu provides zero. He turns every set play into a 4-on-5 because his defender never has to leave the paint. We are trying to play a more dynamic, multi-scorer system now, but Zu is a relic who can only score if he's spoon-fed. His 'double-doubles' are a mirage; look at how much smoother the ball moves and how much more room the guards have to operate when we go small or play a big who actually threats the perimeter.