Yeah Landry isn't a good defender.
Wanna go into more detail there? Maybe tell me why you aren't high on Lawson and Horford too? Why Horford can't anchor the defense for the few minutes KG is out? Why Wallace can't take advantage of Bradley/Monta when he (statistically) did with Nate Rob?
I appreciate everyone's opinion, but I'd like to see some actual backing up of opinions.
Carl Landry has below average length and quickness at the PF position (at least defensively). His so-so defensive instincts that leads to mediocre overall defensive ability. Offensive backup PF.
I'm not high on Lawson as the best player on a title team because:
1. Defensively he's a liability
2. He's up and down offensively with his decision making
He's a devastating speed threat who is an explosive scorer. But as a PG I don't think he's in a high enough class to make up for his D.
Al Horford puzzles me, I think he should be better than he is. He's efficient but unremarkable offensively. Doesn't create a ton of easy looks for himself and others much of the time. He can be too passive on that end as well, isn't a lead the team type scorer.
Defensively he's solid but not an anchor, doesn't protect the rim all that well or disrupt sets often enough.
He's also playing out of position for his entire career too so he's hard to judge. I just don' think they can be the 1/2 on a title team.