05-25-2022, 12:25 PM
Really well said mvossman, I think we're on the same page. But you see what happens when you have two one-dimensional shooters on the floor. Teams will zone up and dare them to make threes. Live by the three, die by the three. I agree this team, as constructed, needs two strong wing defenders but guys like Crowder and Royce O'Neal seem like more of the same.
I 100% agree swapping Green+Ntilikina minutes for a tough vet who can also give DFS-Bullock a rest would help but I'm not sure it moves the needle dramatically. Would those guys shoot a higher percentage if given 30 MPG rather than 40 MPG? I don't think so. Dorian is already at 43% and Bullock at 40% for the playoffs. It's live by the three, die by the three.
I think we all see some development from DFS with regard to attacking closeouts but it feels a little like a rodeo when he goes to the bucket. Reggie doesn't like to dribble. Green can get to the rim but struggles finishing and shoots like his eyes are closed. Ntilikina is a circus with the ball. Internal development is ideal but I honestly think THJ is the best, most likely option, unless he's traded of course.
I 100% agree swapping Green+Ntilikina minutes for a tough vet who can also give DFS-Bullock a rest would help but I'm not sure it moves the needle dramatically. Would those guys shoot a higher percentage if given 30 MPG rather than 40 MPG? I don't think so. Dorian is already at 43% and Bullock at 40% for the playoffs. It's live by the three, die by the three.
I think we all see some development from DFS with regard to attacking closeouts but it feels a little like a rodeo when he goes to the bucket. Reggie doesn't like to dribble. Green can get to the rim but struggles finishing and shoots like his eyes are closed. Ntilikina is a circus with the ball. Internal development is ideal but I honestly think THJ is the best, most likely option, unless he's traded of course.