Maybe rim protector wasnt the right word, moreso a defensive anchor. A lot of my expectations surrounding him are assuming he is going to get better following his rookie year, and because of his athleticism. Yes MC has a smooth jumpshot that stretches out to the three point line. With a combination of his jumpshot and athleticism/speed, taking that first step and putting the ball on the ground becomes that much easier & finishing when you can jump through the ceiling becomes that much easier. It also does not need to be said that in transition hes a clear target. Yes MC blocks shot, which at first sight you might easily contribute to his bunnies, but watching him come off the helpside I think he has amazing timing. He sometimes gets caught watching the rim & has the tendency to make stupid plays, but around the rim I feel like he has solid instincts. His athleticism off the helpside is to me what makes him a "defensive anchor", high upside d, special, etc. He has the foot speed to switch off his man and get back, there are plays it looks like hes in two places at once. Even when he makes a stupid play, or bites on a fake, his ability to recover and get back into position or contest the shot after the fake to me is special. With his speed he also has the ability to switch onto wings. Also a couple of the negatives that you stated, I also took into consideration as positives. Like I said, I almost expect rookies to come in needing to learn how to play the game (he started playing BBall his freshman year of high school) and needing to learn how to stay out of foul trouble. But you mentioned that MC cant box out and gets pushed around. His ability to box out is directly influenced by getting pushed around, and the 19 year old kid is expected to get stronger as he gets older. Even currently though his DFG% was 54%, which certainly is not a Gobert, but Myles Turner was at 51% his rookie year & 49% this year (going to improve). I never meant to insinuate that Chriss was a Gobert Jordan Whiteside rim protector, not even close. His low bball iq combined with his athletic abilities, to me is pure defensive upside. Dont get me wrong, I said im high on MC regardless, but part of this deal was also his fit with JO, combining a pure scorer with a (potentially) special defensive presence. I also am not set on calling a 19 y/o playing amongst men a poor rebounder (yes I'm aware MC was still poor in college BUT was a presence on the O Boards), MC rebounds at a similar rate to Chris Bosh their rookie years. For a 19 y/o 2 things that I would bet my savings on are that as they are exposed to facilities and technology and a supporting staff, he will become smarter and grow into his body.