For every block he gets, Pons probably alters 3 more shots that don’t go on the stat sheet. But it’s not just him. Everyone on this team (save for Vescovi, who could probably stand to put on a few pounds) can defend. Watch the active hands out on the perimeter. Every pass is contested. If you pick up your dribble against this D, you better have a bailout option, because they will smother you.
I cringe at the talk that this team might be better than two years ago, because I loved that bunch so much. But they just might be.
They ARE better, but two years ago we had the stronger personalities of the Admiral and Grant, who both wanted the ball in key situations
This team, just about anybody can win the game for us if needed
The defense, out of this freaking world - when you have 2 5* come in and OWN defense that is the best you can hope for
Both Johnson and Springer can play the point but Keon is much more in control of himself and the team when he is at point