byeganyo wrote:eyriq wrote:Worst FG% on high volume in game 7 history is an insight I could live without.
Speaks to how great this team is, though. We were firmly in the game, never letting go of the rope, despite historically poor shooting from Franz, with Suggs close behind.
Honestly, having clarity on our pecking order can be a good thing going forward. Franz will continue to be an advanced stats darling because he is an elite defender with a hyper efficient and effective offensive game.
If he would have balled out in game 7, he'd go from his top 20 trajectory into a top 10 trajectory. That's how difficult it is to have great performances in a game 7.
I have zero doubts that he's our second option.
For Suggs, I'm still not convinced he's third option material, but I think he's done enough to warrant the reps. While the core is still on their rookie scale contracts we are still focused on player development.
If Franz is our 2nd option, this is probably our cap, first round, maybe 2nd if we get lucky Pacers style.
He shot 27% in Cleveland in 4 games. But most importantly, he played scared today. He is world champion, why he shat his panths?
Suggs at least kept his temperament and played with the same bravado he always does. Franz looked lost.
I think we shouldn't consider Suggs as our third option in a perfect world if he is going to be blowing all his energy on defense. No way he can keep it up if he has to do heavy lifting on both sides.