_FAN I know you’ve run the numbers and are a stats guy, BUT have you done the eye test with Mak?
Yes, there are too many times he's passive, he brings the ball to his waste constantly, and at times it doesn't look like he hustles to get a board or loose ball that it looks like he could. However, I also know the numbers, especially rates when he's on the floor, can't/don't lie either. So he's a frustrating player to watch who is also much better (especially on the boards and defense) than he's given credit for.
Agree with the bolded statement.
Seriously though, we are definitely better with him out there as opposed to any other five. He is the only post we have that is capable of making a basket on an entry pass or scoring in our offense. For as much crap as Mak gets for missing those dunks, Stockard fumbled the ball out of bounds multiple times prior to being able to get a dunk off.
I don't like to give Mak too much crap because he is the best option for the team. Korn is looking like a problem. He is failing miserably at developing or recruiting bigs. Would be interested to hear his take on
Korn's Korner this week