re: Rim protector

For sure, despite all eyes being on husky and slim the bigs are still the biggest concern on this team. Nance may still be injured, and if that's the case it's adding on to his already shaky injury profile.

Pels have a slow and non-explosive pivot contingent. Not just for rim protection and perimeter defense, but now it's showing up on the offensive end not being able to finish. I've seen at least 20 missed opportunities between the two within 4' of the rim, with 3 or 4 of them missed with no contest (just couldn't get their feet straight to just go up and dunk).

Pels have hope to be a very good team now, and even better when TM3 and CJ return, but won't be a contender until they address the pivot position. Pels for sure like the core of Herb, TM3, Dyson, and CJ with slim and husky, however one of the fan-favorites may have to go to upgrade the pivot position.