reub wrote:nyknickzingis wrote:Does Dotson know how to lead a team from the point position?
Direct players where to go?
Organize the offense?This is what Baker is most valuable for.
He is a pass first guard, who sets up the offense.
The team played well with him as starting PG to close the season.
Give him a chance as full time starter in a re-build year. If Frank plays exceptionally well, then you start Frank and bring Baker in off the bench.
People who are down on Baker are going to be very surprised by him and how he leads the team. If and when his shot starts falling he's the complete package.
If he;s able to give the team 8-10 points on a decent shooting clip (35% or better from 3 point land, 50% or better TS) then I'm estatic. For 4.5M$ you got a PG in a rebuild who is a team first guy, who passes the ball, runs the offense the right way, plays defense the right way.
He is basically Sasha with some actual PG skill and ability. Last year he couldn't make his outside shots. That's his weakness. He's a hard worker. I trust he will work on it. If he can become a 35% shooter from outside, he is smart enough to get 8-10 points, 4-5 assists, play good defense and be a leader. Perfect unselfish type of guy you want around young players. Won't infect them with a poor me first mentality like Rose did.
