08-26-2023, 02:03 AM
(08-25-2023, 09:49 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: THJ pairs nicely with Luka and another guard because of Luka's size. In those lineups, you can call THJ the 2 or the 3- it doesn't really matter. His shooting fits well with Luka on offense and his THJ's team defense is underrated. I think the more important thing is that there are usually two ballhandlers on the floor with THJ. Tim doesn't do well when he tries to create.I’m very well aware of all the talking points for THJ the player. I agree with some of them. The type of defender we need at the 3 spot is not what THJ can provide. His inability to do anything with the ball except get his own shot is a big part of the problem with him and with building the team around his deficiencies. In that Luka/THJ lineup you have, who is the other ball handler since it looks like you’re leaving Kyrie out of it? Hardy? Curry? Exum? Exum might be the best shot at making THJ work out in the lineup, but he will for sure not be playing all the minutes THJ will.
We will also have minutes where he is on the floor without Luka, he will more than likely get some run with both Luka and Kyrie on the floor as well. It’s not gonna be as cut and dry as you’ve stated. On offense, THJ certainly opens some things up, but he also closes other things off. Same with defense. My post was a concession to a way I think he would fit this team. The logjam we have right now with so many players best suited to play the SG spot is not great, someone will not be getting the minutes they should have this year if we don’t open a release valve somehow.