In just the preseason and the Knicks game I saw that...Doug is a MUCH better man defender than Korver. Doug is better at creating his own shot off the dribble...Doug is light years better in the post...Doug is stronger, and exponentially more athletic...Doug is quicker...Doug gets his shot off faster...Doug finishes stronger at the rim...Doug is damned near equal the threat Korver was at the arch.
Basically, outside of a photo finish in 3 point shooting, Doug is a significantly better player on both ends of the court, and his history shows that can sustain a higher usage rate. Once Thibs finally puts him in to start over Dunleavy, McD is going to be a perennial all-star. The on the ball D that he showed me against JR, let me know that he is a complete player at his position. Far ahead of where I expected him to be.
Can get his shot off with either hand. Has damned near every post move in his arsenal, sinking them at a high percentage. Can pass and find the open man, shoot it from anywhere on the floor. And he has good athleticism by NBA standards. As high a basketball IQ as they come. Maintains a very high level of effort. Reads rebounds very well.
In short, the kid can flat out ball.
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