07-14-2023, 10:18 AM
(07-14-2023, 09:38 AM)omahen Wrote: There are still way too many "offense only" guys on the roster with very questionable defense, even if not completely bad. Luka, Irving, THJ, Hardy, Curry - four of them on guard position where Green and Exum are the only hopes for guys capable to provide some defense. THJ is an odd fit for this team, totally the same as in last two seasons. Fits great on offense but it is just impossible to construct a working defense with him next to Luka and Kyrie.
I think this take regarding Timmy might be outdated. He played quality defense last season and could actually be qualified as a 3&D guy if he continues. Last season the Luka/THJ/Kyrie lineup had 111 defensive rating (way better than team average) and a net of +13 in 226 minutes. That is not a huge sample, but it seems like the short term evidence is they can play together.