11-13-2020, 03:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-13-2020, 03:52 PM by KillerLeft.)
So, to me, the main issue with a Doncic/LaVine backcourt would be their fit with a Porzingis-led front court.
If you have the kind of big who's switchable (actually switchable, and not just somewhat) like Bam, Giannis, prime Draymond, etc, then guys like Doncic and LaVine are fine - better, even, because they both have size, and can arguably be more effective "defending up" after they switch onto a big. I have seen them both do this effectively with my own eyes.
But, with bigs like Porzingis or Gobert, whose strength on that end is staying near the paint, if possible, I'd think you'd prefer to have the type of guard who can relentlessly fight over, under or through screens effectively enough so that you didn't have to switch them. Holliday, Franky Smokes, Thybulle, etc.
Just my opinion. I would absolutely go all in on LaVine and figure it out later.
If you have the kind of big who's switchable (actually switchable, and not just somewhat) like Bam, Giannis, prime Draymond, etc, then guys like Doncic and LaVine are fine - better, even, because they both have size, and can arguably be more effective "defending up" after they switch onto a big. I have seen them both do this effectively with my own eyes.
But, with bigs like Porzingis or Gobert, whose strength on that end is staying near the paint, if possible, I'd think you'd prefer to have the type of guard who can relentlessly fight over, under or through screens effectively enough so that you didn't have to switch them. Holliday, Franky Smokes, Thybulle, etc.
Just my opinion. I would absolutely go all in on LaVine and figure it out later.