Terry vs Maledon

[DanSchwartzgan]

I would have went with Terry > Maledon, too, but looking back at the draft both were projected pretty equally in the 20+ range. We’ll see who ends up being better.

I think Terry wasn’t utilized the right way last night. Imo he is - just like Seth - more of a finisher from the perimeter than an initiator. For instance I’d love to see him alongside one of Burke/Brunson where he could pick his spots more carefully instead of having to bring up the ball the court/etc. He’s an undersized SG basically, not really a PG I’d argue.

I think this is spot on.  He might look just slightly better than last night in a lineup next to Luka. 

With that said, we are a little thin at backup ball handler should Luka or Brunson go down.  It isn't the worst idea in the world to throw him into the deep end and see if he has any playmaking in him.  It is after all the preseason.  Of course, it is hard for a playoff team to count on anything from a second round pick in what would be his sophomore year.  If he's ready to play "the Burke role" a couple of years from now, that would be a huge victory.  Another contender for "the Burke role" might eventually be Hinton.  Good problem to have.

We have the makings of a really interesting bench, especially on nights when Burke is on.  I'm a little concerned about what happens on those Burke 1 for 10 nights.  I'm not sure where the O comes from among the remaining bench players on those nights.