It’s funny that people started turning on Favors a few weeks ago, comparing him to Asik and acting like he was some bumbling black hole on offense. All this after he posted 12.1pts, 9.9rbs, 72.7%TS, and a 142ORtg in the month of January.

Is he a perfect fit for the future of this team and worth big money going forward? No. Can we upgrade at his position in the future? Probably. But the hate he has been seeing on here recently is ridiculous. I think some people on this board have to focus the blame and vent on somebody all the time. We’ve cycled through blaming Ball, Jrue, Gentry, Melli, etc. Favors is just the flavor of the month.

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Posted by Bronc

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Posted on 2/22/20 at 12:41 pm to Baron

I think some people look to blame the center any time something happens in the paint but it’s not a completely fair way to judge the position defensively in an era with the three second rule and restricted area.

When a guy like yes, Zion, gets beat of the pick and roll or misses a help assignment. The center can only do so much and often has to choose one of several bad options including getting himself into foul trouble. But I see situations like that and then people blaming Favors for the breakdowns of others and that to me isn’t really fair. Our on/off with him is pretty clear. As is the games we have to play without him. They guy is a really good defender.

Frankly, he is probably the best big that will be available to us outside of trades. And if Hayes could start working with Vinson, that would be a pretty good veteran/youth combo.

This post was edited on 2/22/20 at 12:43 pm

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