Taller people have to watch their weight. I remember when we the Cavaliers drafted Z, he had persistent foot problems and when he lost weight, the foot problems stopped. We can't blame the freshmen's injuries on strength and conditioning. As far a Jason Carter, I am sure that he was actively working to get ready for the season, he could have easily turned an ankle. Schools should avail the best technology and give the best guidance, but the athlete has to take care of his body. BVP had injuries in high school, so we took a calculated risk. Hopefully he grows a couple of inches because in our man to man defensive scheme, he will never be able to guard a three. He is a coaches son so he will come in with a great basketball IQ.
Ben hasn't played a game for us yet because he's been hurt, and we're already critiquing how and what positions he can defend, or how much taller he needs to be? Really?
He will have to improve his lateral quickness, especially if a team played a Laster type at the three. He would have to lose weight and get a lot quicker, if he grows to 6’9”. He can guard the 4 and get his shot off against other 4’s.
WE HAVEN'T SEEN HIM PLAY A GAME YET. How do you know how quick he is laterally, at game speed, against Division 1 competition? Nobody knows.
I watched his videos.
Are these the same videos you were watching when you said he couldn't jump or run the court? We all know why you don't like Vander Plas.
If you add his recent lower extremity problems along with his slow trot that I did not bring the forefront. It is conceivable to believe that in our man on man defensive scheme, he would not be able to stay with a play like Laster, so me hoping that he grows to inches to play the 4 does not come from a bad place. Your insinuation is is spiteful and ridiculous. Peace and love to you.