the defensive training will help.
I personally think the experience differential between the players is the most important factor but I could be wrong.
On a side note, I find an effective strategy with Wendon is to play look inside with him and play him at PF. He often gets the opposing PF to foul out, even guys with prominent+ inside d. I just need to find a complementary C to go with him and this strategy could be killer.
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