Kizzle
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4-9 isn’t really good defense. That’s close to 50%.Exactly. I don't know what Kizzle and some of the others are talking about. JB tried Cedi, and he was more effective than the other available options.
As for the improper closeout on Hart that Boobie pointed out, well 2 things can be true at the same time. Cedi is known for his lapses. But he bothered Brunson more than LeVert could, and was as effective as Okoro while providing more offense.
The way he got the 4-9 is also bad. Those jumpers were not contested at all. I’m a short guy myself, on TV it looks like Osman was close but those were all wide open. Maybe all but one. Osman did make him pick up his dribble that one time but when Brunson decided to shoot Osman was cooked.
Also I’m not saying Osman is trash. Just shouldn’t have been asked to guard Brunson.