12-11-2023, 12:40 PM
(12-11-2023, 12:14 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: This is what we have to acknowledge, yes!
Offensively, the system is BUILT around Lively and 1-5 pick-and-roll. That means the MOST IMPORTANT skill any 4 has to have is three-point shooting off of the catch. That is simply not a point that's requires debate. It's a fact.
Now, is Williams shooting well enough? If he does start to shoot well enough, do the other parts of his game, such as defense, rebounding, attacking closeouts, moving the ball, whatever, are those things that require upgrade? These are all good questions, but the player MUST be a catch and shoot player, first and foremost. The expensive players with sexy names just aren't that, I'm sorry. It's a job for an under the radar, MLE type, LIKE WILLIAMS. They identified and acquired one, now it's time to hope he grows into this larger role. I, for one, can be patient enough to find out.
I think 3pt shooting is great to have, but perhaps could be worked around if there are other offensive skills. Like Siakam, for example. One thing to note - this guy would be no.3 when both Luka and Kyrie play, but No.2 when any of them is on the bench, which is still some 20+ minutes, as they are stacked. Williams is not nearly capable of being that, he is just a spot up shooter. Lets never forget, this teams problem is defense. Offense is elite and has always been. I don't think one a bit weaker shooter would just create them huge problems offensively. My objection against Collins is 95 % his defense, only 5 % his offense.
I have always stated that "I am" looking for a DJJ replacement in the starting unit, not GW one. Problem is, there are just not any guys available that would imho make sense. Smart or Murray (Atlanta) would be ideal, but neither is nearly likely to become available. Good wings that might be available are "unfortunately" mostly PF. But, a better PF could make it easier for Green to be inserted in the starting line-up.