Yesterday, 01:20 PM
(Yesterday, 12:11 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: Our point guard play will be an up and down affair for the remainder of the year. I am higher on Nembhard's future. I think Williams has been the better player the last two months. It doesn't really change my opinion though.
They are pretty opposite players. Williams is really good getting to the rim and is a microwave scorer who can heat up fast. His point guard skills comes and goes, but his #1 and #2 is to get himself a basket. He has had some games where he has made some real nice passes, but his main assets are his speed and scoring ability.
Nembhard is your true point guard who looks to get others good shots. Unlike Williams, he really struggles not playing with scorers and when asked to get a basket. Teams play the pass for him and he has been unable to really make defenses pay.
Both need to prove they can shoot. Williams shot it well this year, but has been terrible this year. Nembhard got off to a hot shot, but has cooled off significantly. Watching him in warmups shows me he has a lot of work to do. He will need to shoot a ton this summer from the longer NBA three point line.
Both are small and not great defenders, but I think Nembhard is better at defense. Size will always limit him. I would like to play Coop with one of these guards most of the game. Even if Coop is being asked to run point. I think they can take pressure off of him.
The beauty of the Mav's current position is that these youngsters will have a chance to play against NBA-level talent with the freedom to make mistakes they can learn from. Sort of like an extended training camp.
The key is to get into the offseason without any more serious injuries so you can start with a full team next fall, give the young guys some keys to work on over the summer and have some idea for how it will all fit together.