It's hard to win small-ball when your center sucks, and the team as a whole is slow.
Think about it. A small unathletic front line, backed by an unathletic backcourt.
As much of a disappointment and headcase as Plaisted was, he was heads and shoulders better than his backups. We really miss Collinsworth as well, with his length and rebounding and defense.
On a good team, Tavernari would be a 6th man. On a mediocre team he is the starting power forward, esp. when that mediocre team starts a terrible 5.
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