Agreed. I am over simplifying to make a point. But so are the people saying we just need another shooter at the 4.I’m not sure we have to replace 15 points. It’s a style of play. I hope/think the wings and guards will score more than they did last year. Kopp has the skills to play both the 3 and the 4. I would love for TJD to be at the 4 with an outside shot. He has some skill facing the basket. Going to be real interesting for sure.
Race was our toughest player and probably our hardest worker last year. His defense was good, probably better than TJD, both inside and out. His rebounding was good. His passing was solid. His team defense and rim protection were ok. In my humble opinion, all those things come into play for a modern 4 and we take a step back in many of those areas with Kopp or Geronimo on the floor. And while I agree with you that whoever plays the 4 (if they play over Race which I doubt) doesn’t have to make it all up themselves, we as a team have to make it up somewhere.
No matter what I trust the coaches to find what works best for the team but in the few interviews I have heard Coach Woodson since his hiring, it still sounds to me like he is going to be emphasizing defense and rebounding. Its just my opinion that I don’t see us throwing a guy out there who’s only advantage over Race is 3 point shooting.
Long way to go before the season though and lots of time to get the guys ready. I will just be thankful to see an improved team out there.