12-22-2021, 11:22 AM
I wouldn't mind giving Brunson a chance at starting next to Luka. I think it's clear that this should be attempted, at some point.
But, I don't think it's necessary for him to be a starter to pay him his market value. 1-2 (fairly) high-dollar bench guys are fine, to me, as long as they're integral to the team's approach. Brunson has already taught us that he's a potential 6MOY type who can fill in when a starter is missing, close some games, play heavy minutes, etc. This is the worst case scenario for him, and it's really good.
Hardaway Jr, on the other hand, is ONLY valuable as a starter in a system that prioritizes generating shots for him (he's not great at generating his own, though there seems to be an emphasis being placed on him learning to do that more this year). He's having a dismal time of it this year, and I just don't think the new systems are good for him. IMO, HIS contract is the one that should be moved, if/when it is determined that he's going to come off of the bench. He's just not a 6th man type.
But, I don't think it's necessary for him to be a starter to pay him his market value. 1-2 (fairly) high-dollar bench guys are fine, to me, as long as they're integral to the team's approach. Brunson has already taught us that he's a potential 6MOY type who can fill in when a starter is missing, close some games, play heavy minutes, etc. This is the worst case scenario for him, and it's really good.
Hardaway Jr, on the other hand, is ONLY valuable as a starter in a system that prioritizes generating shots for him (he's not great at generating his own, though there seems to be an emphasis being placed on him learning to do that more this year). He's having a dismal time of it this year, and I just don't think the new systems are good for him. IMO, HIS contract is the one that should be moved, if/when it is determined that he's going to come off of the bench. He's just not a 6th man type.
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