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Bargnani's defensive poise bodes well for Raptors

"The improvements in Andrea Bargnani's ability to defend are subtle and often lost in the blur of action on an NBA court.

 

But to Raptors assistant coach Marc Iavaroni, they tell the tale of a still-young big man with talent and a willingness to learn and could help Bargnani become a key defensive contributor as the season unfolds.

 

Iavaroni, whose concentration on the defensive aspect of the game is intense, was impressed last week in Ottawa with Bargnani's ability to defend off the ball, to be in the right spot and make the right play to help."

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http://www.thestar.com/nba/raptors/article/705328

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Despite a terrible defensive season by the raptors Andrea showed last season that he was at least a decent defender. Better than what I thought he was. He is a decent shot blocker and he is capable of guarding the post. I just thought at times he shy away from being more physical in the post. He too has added about 7 pounds of weight for this season. I think the major think for Andrea is to become real physical down low.

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