Well, because AB is a 7 footer who doesn't quite play like one yet. It is going to take a few years for him to develop that inside presence as well as the defensive aspect of his game. I wish I would see him under the Basket getting rebounds and scoring, but right now he is content to stay outside and drop the long range 3, which he is very good at from the top of the key, but shouldn't fall in love with it like he does.
The Raptors don't have a lot of players who play defense well at all, which is why Moon and Delfino are out there so much. Aside from those 2, probably Anthony Parker is the best defender out there. Ford is a poor defender, so is Bargs and Bosh is mediocre at best as a defender (although improving from year to year).
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