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Message: [QUOTE="HuskyHawk, post: 2784487, member: 1414"] Two reasons really. While he blocked shots very effectively, with good timing, any player with bulk could back him down effortlessly. He's a toothpick. He can't hold ground against any traditional big, even if he can guard somebody like say Polley, playing at the 4. Secondarily, his offense was beyond awful. Really bad. There was no need to even guard him. I hope he (a) bulks up and (b) adds at least some basic offense, so that he can contribute. I think it's far more likely the Cobb and Yawke are able to do that this season. Diarra, I thought, gave you less shot blocking, but the ability to hold off a defender, much better offense and much, much better rebounding, along with better speed and finishing on the break. I really expected Diarra to thrive in a running, pressure defense environment. [/QUOTE]