RichCollab wrote:Skybox wrote:Ok, I’ll be the jerk…have Fultz and Paolo ever both had big games at the same time? That’s my issue. I’m happy that Fultz is playing well and starting to score like he can and, very importantly, he got to the line quite a bit- which he usually doesn’t. The steals are fantastic and valuable.
If their offensive successes are mutually exclusive on any given night, something has to give. Franz can successfully recede into more of a prime Hedo role…taking whatever the game brings him. Paolo & Markelle are more specific in their support needs and they still have room for chemistry growth (PB can improve his off-ball movement and spot up play). That growth from Paolo is likely and would result in a lot more easy baskets for him. BUT (big one) Paolo’s special because he’s built like a tank but moves like a cat, his iso work is what makes him super-special. Turning him into a spot up player to complement a non-shooting PG just to help support that lesser player is completely irrational. If I thought Markelle could come back next year hitting 3 of 7 from downtown- I’d say our Big 3 is forming…it’s that simple to me…
I don’t think it’s likely that Markelle will be able to develop that skill and, therefore, he’ll never be the right guy if you want Franz & Paolo to approach their potential.
His recent scoring and defense doesn’t change his fit. He is a very good player. Maybe it’s not fair to “blame” him for the rest of the team’s needs…winning in the NBA isn’t about blaming or fair or individual players …it’s ALL about stars and team building around them.
3/7? How many PGs are shooting 43% from 3? We have expectations that don’t exist.
True. Bad math...3 or 8...or 3 of anything
