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Originally Posted by grndmstr_c
Huh?
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There is reason why Phil never played him at the 3 with Gasol and Bynum even when Ron Artest was struggling. Lamar is essentially a 6'10" swingman with above average passing. He has no go to moves nor a consistent jumper.
The SF position in the offense is standing near the 3pt line to provide spacing for when Dirk receives the ball in the low post. The low block is already occupied by Dirk and the Center. Since Kidd has no use for a screen, the center has no reason to come out of the low block. That means there is little space for Lamar to make a cut to the basket. It also doesn't help that teams are no longer doubling down on Dirk.
If you look at Lamar's body of work with the Lakers or Clippers as a PF, his offense is cutting to the basket when the center backs down (Bynum/Gasol/Kaman/Brand) his man or when the guard penetrates. The other facet of his game is facing up a bigger/slower player and taking him off the dribble. If he is playing the 3, he is going to being facing a faster player. He would have to back his man down which he's not really good at either.
I know some you guys will point to Marion but according to the stats, Marion is much more effective offensively at the PF on this team. Secondly, when he is at the SF he can iso and post him up.
Odom can play the SF position when Dirk is in and the guards are Terry/Roddy/West because they will make use of a screen set by either Dirk or the Center. If he paired with Kidd, he has to be the PF.