I'm not denying Danny thought he was choosing the best layer available. But he had to realize two slow footed, athletically challenged power forwards we're going to produce a slow reacting, non rim protecting front court if played together. And it has.
I mean honestly, someone has to defend the paint, and the rim. Neither can. Offense is nice, but seriously.
I'm not saying Kelly doesn't has talent, he has small man talent. Ten pounds of strength will not accomplish anything, and the fact, he is aggressive, that's why he's always in foul trouble. He pushes, and reaches, and grabs, to cover up the fact that he is slow footed, slow off of his feet, and a poor leaper in general.
On the offensive side of the ball... yes, he is unique, and he will make a nice 6 or 7th guy off the bench when the team needs points in a hurry.
Or he'll make a very nice, offensively versatile starting power forward when he finally becomes paired with a legitimate, defensive minded, athletic, rim protecting center.
You pair Kelly with D. Jordan and get him out of the paint, with less defensive responsibility, and yes he will look better. He'll just have to defend his man, and not worry about defending the rim, or controlling the boards so much. It will help him, but it will never make him anything near a good defender.
Against athletic power forwards, with speed and movement, he will get exposed big time.
