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Flagg's handle isn't where it needs to be in order to be a primary facilitator.  Anything beyond a few dribbles is going to leave him vulnerable against the elite defenders in the NBA.  That's not saying he can't improve in that area.

Yeah, agreed. 

You tell me you see him with the ball in his hands a ton during his time in the league, and I have no trouble getting there. I expect it, even, the way the game is being played these days. 

You tell me you expect that a lot in year 1, I immediately give up any hope of contention this year. If that's the plan, trade AD this summer for sure, and seriously consider not hamstringing yourself with Kyrie, imho. I'm not even saying that would be a bad way to go, necessarily, only...I'm personally excited to see how quickly a #1 pick can get up to speed when he's on an actual good team trying to actually compete. The trade off for not making the rookie the center of everything is that he gets access on and off the court to real, live, successful professionals, which I'd wager is a more effective tool than any level of coaching. With a couple of good moves and some luck, he might even experience 1-3 playoff series, including some high-leverage games and situations. That, to me, is the FASTEST way to develop the kid, not a waste of his time. 

But, it doesn't work if it depends on him being the MAIN, featured offensive player, full-time, starting on day 1. Luka couldn't even do that, and he looked more comfortable playing offense as a rookie in the NBA than anyone I've ever seen. 

Flagg has dominated at every level, so far. My goal, personally, would be to ensure he experiences as little failure next season as possible. They probably won't win a championship, but if you start him with things he has a shot at doing at a professional level, he could be successful right away, and the team could be good. Most importantly, his success could directly contribute to the team being good. 

They need a PG.