06-14-2026, 04:14 PM
(06-14-2026, 01:13 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: We saw in this Finals the importance of a secure ball handler.
Both Harper and Castle can do a few things really well and can score but put on ball pressure on them and they can’t handle it. This is why Fox was kept in despite underperforming, even though I don’t know if he is strong with the ball either.
As I said, my bar for a PG is low. If Burries can be really strong with the ball when defenses really get after him, then it is fine. But a lead guard HAS to be dependable with the ball first and foremost. Of course you need scoring as well in this day and age . Weaker defense from the PG position is one thing you can hide somewhat well and something a team can live with as long as the player is at least trying hard.
Limiting turnovers is important, but I wouldn't make that my criteria for a lead guard. Guys like Luka turn it over constantly and they're still extremely productive because they hit so many home runs in between the strikeouts. I'd rather have a guy with the necessary court vision/creativity to generate offense even if he's a little over-aggressive than have someone who takes no risks. You can be strong with the ball and still have an anemic offense.