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Originally Posted by redzwestisbest
Haywood when he was with the Wizards was at his best when he got a few chances on the offensive end to operate. He was actually pretty good defensively for the Wizards.. i would even say above average. However, with the way they played, especially with having non-defensive threats of Jamison, Butler and Arenas on the floor for 36 mpg or more, made it seem like he wasn't doing a good job at times. Him and Etan Thomas were pretty good defensively as a tandem. So its no surprise that he is doing okay with his current partner at the C position.
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Actually pretty good defensively? You say that like it's a surprise. Coming out of DC, he was KNOWN as a good defender.
You're definitely right that he plays better when he gets touches. But the problem is, in D.C. he actually *had* an offensive game. He'd hit some baby hooks, etc. Here, it seems to have disappeared. You need him to touch the ball to be happy, but most of his isos end in travels. It's a thin line.
Defensively/rebounding wise, he's been great. Better overall than Tyson.