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[DanSchwartzgan]

I tend to think that this roster isn't built to do what Kidd is trying. Realistically, I think this roster has peaked the last couple of years with what Rick had them doing. At this point, it's time to make some moves if things are going to improve. That starting 5 they are running really only has 2 starters on a championship team. Luka and KP. THJ and DFS could start as long as they had another strong playmaker. Without that though, I think this group has hit the ceiling already.

I might put it differently.  I think Rick squeezed every bit of efficiency he could out of this roster.  Everyone took the shots and did the things they were most effective at.  The numbers were good, but the approach was predictable.

I hold out the possibility that we don't have the personnel to do what Kidd seems to be trying, but if we hold that variable constant it leaves the question:

Efficient and Predictable vs. Less Efficient and More Diverse.  Can you give players a little more freedom knowing it might cost you some efficiency while hoping that is eventually more than balanced by making the D account for a variety of different looks.