03-31-2021, 12:35 PM
(03-31-2021, 12:27 PM)mvossman Wrote: I think Richardson has a similar versatility as a defender, its just one position down. He can guard 1-3 where DFS can guard 2-4.
Yeah, we're pretty much in lock step on this. Here are the questions I'd ask you to clarify where we might differ:
1) of the two defensive player types you describe above, which is more rare in the NBA?
2) Most of us agree that another ball-handling, playmaking, scoring threat is needed. In your opinion, is it easier to find one of those who's more similar to your Richardson description above, or your DFS description? My opinion is that there are maybe 5 guys in the NBA at DFS's size and agility level on defense who can be two-way players, not only through shooting off of the catch, but with face-up creation. Teams who have them aren't letting them go. To contrast, potential Richardson replacements seem to exist on every NBA team except for this one.
Just my two cents on this. I do agree that DFS's shooting needs to improve soon or his size isn't going to matter much.