tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post701310717109609844..comments2023-06-09T11:52:06.321-04:00Comments on Hoopinion: How Much Better Is Dwight Howard Than Al Horford?Bret LaGreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000566742639583055noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-70037606654344385712010-12-20T20:18:42.426-05:002010-12-20T20:18:42.426-05:00Not to be an apologist for Al at the 5, but who re...Not to be an apologist for Al at the 5, but who really matches up well against Dwight Howard beyond Kendrick Perkins and, to a lesser extent, Pau Gasol?jrauchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064708627368143691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-60971422188873148782010-12-20T18:08:25.900-05:002010-12-20T18:08:25.900-05:00Karibo --
I don't have a strong opinion on th...Karibo --<br /><br />I don't have a strong opinion on the matter. I think the Hawks would be well served to play Horford at the 5 (and Josh Smith at the 4) as much as possible but Horford obviously can't match up physically against Howard in the post. Though I think that could be mitigated some by getting Horford on the move more often offensively. Of course, that would necessitate acquiring and/or playing a guard who can run pick-and-roll.<br /><br />So, ideally, the Hawks would employ a backup center that can defend and rebound. Easier said than done, that.Bret LaGreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000566742639583055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912756.post-34269110410736992142010-12-20T17:43:13.573-05:002010-12-20T17:43:13.573-05:00I am interested in your opinion on whether Horford...I am interested in your opinion on whether Horford should play the 4 or 5. Especially against offensive centers. Howards 80% shooting against the Hawks during the playoffs still gives me nightmares.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493039860236957982noreply@blogger.com