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[StrandedOnBeauboisHill]

Keep rolling with the Exum and DJJ starting lineup as long as possible! I think it's their best option with this roster. The offense doesn't become so predictable (and easy to defend) compared to having GW and Green out there. It's just a better brand of basketball knowing that you're not going to have 2 stationary players camp out in the corners for the entire possession. I've been begging for a 3-PG lineup for over a year now since they never replaced it when Brunson left. Exum is obviously not on that level but still the closest thing on this roster in terms of skillset.

Playoff defenses certainly disagree with this statement.  Two non shooters (fingers crossed DJJ can knock them down when it matters and this isn't a mirage but he hasn't proved it in meaningful basketball games yet) vs two shooters is also going to be easier to defend no matter how you slice it.  I would argue that where you really see improvement with DJJ/Exum over GW/Green is on the defensive end but it needs to be a HUGE improvement on defense to justify playing two non shooters (3 with Lively) in the starting lineup.  

Just keep in mind those guys are camped out in the corners for a reason...