Chris Wilcox should we start Wilcox?

JO is playing great defense lately and is stronger. CW is a better offensive weapon, with his ability to finish efficiently down low. I think you play the match ups in determining who gets more minutes in a game.

But when you think in terms of balancing scoring and defense across starters and bench, I prefer to start JO, giving us a stronger post defense with the starters. I am a Wilcox fan from back in his Seattle days, but he’s still learning our defense and has a long way to go there. JO is much, much better at making the correct help adjustments in the paint. He’s more often in correct position to turn attackers away, take the charge or block the shot.

Of our main rotation players, the guys with the most minutes, JO has our lowest DRtg right now (Stiemsma is first overall, but in very small minutes). Offensively, he’s not scoring much, but he doesn’t hurt us and defenses do have to respect his 8 foot jumper. Surrounded by Pierce, KG, Ray & Rondo, he doesn’t need to score.

Wilcox’ ability to score is arguably more important to have with the bench.