Nalod wrote:

Marv wrote:

Welpee wrote:

martin wrote:

Welpee wrote:Barrett would be an Iman Shumpert level PG, meaning not very good.

Why do you think that?

Seems like the quite opposite to me

When Shump was drafted he was projected to be a pg, but we found out quickly he wasn't equipped for the position. I think the same would happen if we tried to fit Barrett into that PG role. Square peg/round hole scenario. Whoever made the Pippen/point forward comparison is probably more accurate.

i think he has a huge advantage right where he is - as a 2 guard who creates for others as well as scores. think iguodala, clyde drexler, kobe, dwade.

Keep going.......Oscar, Jordan, Lebron, God............RJ is the chosen one.
In one week from Bust to GOAT!
We should only be so lucky!!

he came into summer league as creator and left as Creator.

toodarkmark wrote:It doesn't matter. If he's any good, he will be gone in 2-3 years.

mark that’s too dark.

HofstraBBall wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I saw an article on the homepage. I can’t copy it from here. I do question Barrett’s fit with DSjr and Payton. With Robinson, Randle and Morris up front, Barrett May be better utilized as a PG with a shooter alongside him. Harden and Simmons are used the same way. Shooting is a concern and unless you have a Patrick Beverley type out there, it may be better just to let Barrett be what he is, an oversized lead guard that will have the ball in his hands most of the time, either from the top of the key or using his size as a mismatch against smaller guards on the block.

As we found out with Frank, saying someone is better suited to PG because they cant shoot and like to pass won't last. In terms of RJs preference, of course he prefers to have the ball in his hands. All bball players play better with the ball in their hands. Specially young ones that are accostumed to being the go to guy. RJ will need to get better at playing without the ball. Will need to get better at 3pt shooting. So will EVERY rookie that wants to excel in this league. Will he have the ball in his hands if he gets rebound or running the floor? Sure. So will EVERY other player that can dribble in the floor. However, do not think he was drafted to be our PG.

This. There isn't really any room to hide players who cant shoot at PG. Its arguably the most important position on offense and requires more than being unselfish, being a willing passer or playing 'the right way'. You wouldn't hire a patent lawyer for your personal injury case, even if he technically has a passing knowledge of the stuff.