04-04-2021, 12:57 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-04-2021, 12:57 PM by KillerLeft.)
So, we all agree that they need more playmaking on the floor, and I believe those who aren't on board with that will probably get reminded of the need during the playoffs, when a good defense (hopefully, a couple) will get an entire series to figure out how and when to best get the ball out of Luka's hands.
But, in my opinion, Brunson is making it difficult to envision a no-brainer path to an upgrade there, especially at the guard position. He's so good that any (realistically acquired) playmaking guards we mention make me immediately think "wouldn't I just rather see Brunson get that role?" Guys like Dinwiddie are interesting, but I'm just not excited about them relative to Brunson's current trajectory.
Brunson's one offensive weakness is that he doesn't create a whole lot for others, but at this point I don't know that a little more experience won't fix that, too. Imo, he just needs to become a little more of a pick and roll guard and he's pretty close to the guy we all think they need.
But, in my opinion, Brunson is making it difficult to envision a no-brainer path to an upgrade there, especially at the guard position. He's so good that any (realistically acquired) playmaking guards we mention make me immediately think "wouldn't I just rather see Brunson get that role?" Guys like Dinwiddie are interesting, but I'm just not excited about them relative to Brunson's current trajectory.
Brunson's one offensive weakness is that he doesn't create a whole lot for others, but at this point I don't know that a little more experience won't fix that, too. Imo, he just needs to become a little more of a pick and roll guard and he's pretty close to the guy we all think they need.