He didn’t really look like his old self to me. Sure, he played better, but he used to have a real effect on the game. His at the rim defense was a game changer, especially combined with his rebounding. He’s too slow laterally and doesn’t have his hops back yet, but I think he’ll get some of that athleticism back. Enough to still play well.

Regardless, I love seeing Pryz on the court again, it just feels right. If he continues to improve as the season goes along, and LMA continues his climb, we could be a scary team in the playoffs. The team still has brain farts, but that’s expected with the change in philosophy. They just need a dash of consistency.