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<blockquote data-quote="Illinois88" data-source="post: 1206655" data-attributes="member: 2273"><p>I agree. Egwu wasn't much of an offensive threat but his defense was great. If I were coaching against a team with Egwu I'd be wary of how my bigs attacked the basket as well the smaller players. </p><p></p><p>Sure it was frustrating and worrisome when I thought of Egwu on offense but I never thought he shouldn't be on the floor. Making a basket here and there is better than nothing, contributing to the offense point wise. And it wasn't like he couldn't post up - it's just his shot wasn't falling. I believe it's more of a liability to have a guard (Tate) or wing who cannot score than a big that cannot. Even when the guards/wings misses the bigs can/should rebound and help reset the offense or try for a putback. Bigs can post up and kick it out if their shot isn't falling; guards who can't make the shot makes a weaker offense. </p><p></p><p>With that said, if there's an Egwu jersey I'd buy it. I miss Egwu; he had heart and just kept trying despite his woes. He reminds me of Chester Frazier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Illinois88, post: 1206655, member: 2273"] I agree. Egwu wasn't much of an offensive threat but his defense was great. If I were coaching against a team with Egwu I'd be wary of how my bigs attacked the basket as well the smaller players. Sure it was frustrating and worrisome when I thought of Egwu on offense but I never thought he shouldn't be on the floor. Making a basket here and there is better than nothing, contributing to the offense point wise. And it wasn't like he couldn't post up - it's just his shot wasn't falling. I believe it's more of a liability to have a guard (Tate) or wing who cannot score than a big that cannot. Even when the guards/wings misses the bigs can/should rebound and help reset the offense or try for a putback. Bigs can post up and kick it out if their shot isn't falling; guards who can't make the shot makes a weaker offense. With that said, if there's an Egwu jersey I'd buy it. I miss Egwu; he had heart and just kept trying despite his woes. He reminds me of Chester Frazier. [/QUOTE]
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