The Bird Writes · Jun 6, 2015
Jeff Withey, big guy, small minutes
Going into the 2014 Summer League, Jeff Withey was expected to take that next "step." Nobody knew how big of a step that would be, but both coaches and fans were hoping for Withey to become a possible rotation big.
After all, his rookie campaign was filled with the sort of defensive intensity and athleticism any coach would want from a young big man. However, Withey’s limitations were pretty evident on the offensive end. The majority of his shots were taken in the paint, suggesting that his presence on the court would hurt the Pelicans spacing.