The problem with having three point shooters galore and not enough playmaking/shot creators for others is the team will become too similar and one dimensional. It will be much like the rest of the league's average teams that have jumped on the high octane 3 ball attempts, without the elite playmaking guard.
We don't have an elite playmaking guard, someone that can break down a defense, run great screen and rolls or anything like that. When you have someone like that and you then surround him with KP, and three wings that can shoot 3 pointers, you are going to be fantastic on offense.
If we have KP, Melo, Timmy. That's plenty of wing talent there. All 3 can shoot the 3 and like to shoot the 3. You add Lee and Frank, and while you may get good 3 point shooting, you won't get the most important aspect in having a good offense. Ball movement, consistent running of the team's offense. This is why in my opinion, starting Ron Baker is a must. We should start Baker and Frank, in my opinion. Two high IQ guys that go all out on defense. Frank can shoot the 3, drive a little and pass. Ron has a high IQ, pass first and will run the offense. As a backcourt, both push the ball and have enough speed to compete.
We play smaller with Tim at the 3, Melo at the 4 and KP at the 5,
To me, it's a must we have more than just Ron or Frank at PG. Neither Ron or Frank are top notch point guards. They can not go out and get a team 8-10 assists. With CLee you get catch and shoot 3 pointers, but you won't get the PG skills that you would get with Frank or Baker at the 2.
If we are keeping Melo (which looks the case). Start him at 4. KP at 5. THj at 3. Frank/Baker in the backcourt. Perhaps even Ron has improved his 3 point shot. You have a strong bench with Willy, CLee, Beasley and Sessions. Better than last year's bench for sure.
8/22/2017 11:09 AM