We knew the racket of TeamUSA sparsely supplied, with Jaren Jackson Jr, Walker Kessler, Bobby Portis and Paolo Banchero as the only training interiors and downright Kessler as the only “true” post 5.
Except that the versatility of these players would allow Steve Kerr to tinker well enough and, for the moment, it is Jackson Jr. and Banchero who seem to be leaving with a head start, compared to Kessler and Portis, who are less versatile.
Expected and indisputable holder at position 5, Jaren Jackson Jr. should thus have Paolo Banchero as the main lining as a pivot, while the Rookie of the Year 2023 is nevertheless used to playing as a strong winger.
” He will play 5 », confirmed moreover Steve Kerr, in the wake of the preparation match won by the United States against Puerto Rico. ” One of the things we saw at the Tokyo Olympics was that having a 5 position that could push the ball, go on the counter-attack and create play was very difficult for the teams to manage. FIBA. He can obviously play 4, but he will also play a lot in 5. »
We remember that in Tokyo, in 2021, the UNITED STATES evolved mainly with a pair Bam Adebayo – Draymond Green at the pivot position. Two players of course very versatile, who should have as successors Jaren Jackson Jr. and therefore Paolo Banchero at the World Cup 2023.
This new role should in any case not disturb the first choice of the 2022 Draft, who recently said he was ready to do whatever his team needed in Asia.
” Here, I am able to do other things, whether it is to have influence in defense, on the rebound, with my passes or whatever. I think I can show the other aspects of my game. Whatever the team needs, I will make sure to show it. »
| Paolo Banchero | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2022-23 | ENT | 72 | 34 | 42.7 | 29.8 | 73.8 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 20.0 |
| Total | 72 | 34 | 42.7 | 29.8 | 73.8 | 1.2 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 20.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
