big-shot-ROB wrote:Fischella wrote:Fischella wrote:What would happen if Jeff Teague was an elite shooter? that's kinda Garland
To be sure Teague was more sudden/quick at Wake, and Garland has issues sometimes getting all the way in and turning the corner in PnR, not sure if he has enough handles (?) or if it's quickness, but it's a close one due to both been similar size, frame and athleticism+Teague been also a tad avg-below avg as a playmaker for his position (i think Darius is/could be better there actually than Jeff)
I don't watch too much Wolves games, but all I remember from Teague in Atlanta is he was quick and had a crazy quick step. I was always amazed how quick was he operating through spaces.
I don't see that in Garland, but this game he used a half-spin fake to open a gap and finish with a layup that reminded me how Kyrie is able to get to the bucket without being explosive or quick.
Garland most impressive skill for me when he runs the pick&roll is the way he uses ins-and-outs and hesitations to change speeds and directions, he looks so natural doing it and leads to effective pick&roll situations.
Garland is so hit or miss on the PnR, though. I definitely hear you, and agree with what you're saying when he's running it well, but other times he's giving up his dribble 30 feet from the basket at the first onset of pressure. It's annoying because he's had some really nice PnR plays this year - his change of pace in the PnR, when he wants to use it, is damn good.
