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I don't see why PJ can't take that assumed role in guarding the Fox's and Morants of the NBA. Will he be as effective as DJJ? Probably not, but he is no slouch. He's still super athletic and can move his feet well. He only has to do it in 4-5 minute stretches opening the game and most likely closing.

I think that's likely to be unsuccessful. That's what they were trying right before they made that late season switch to get DJJ back into the lineup, and I think that's partly because Jones is just way, way better in that particular defensive role, and also because I think they like Washington being low man on the base line when the center has to help, which is often. I think this adjustment was a big help on the glass and generally with paint defense.