rayallenscalves wrote:M-C-G wrote:Daver wrote:
Comeon people stop with the extreme overhype on AJJ wtf this guy doesnt shoot has got nothing going for him on O
Daver, I'll keep this simple, can you explain to me any given scenario where you want any of AJJ, Pat, MarJon, Beasley or <insert name here> trying to score in a situation over Dame, Middleton, Giannis or Brook assuming they are the other four on the court?
Most likely not, though I suppose you could get into extremely specific situations.
If that is the case, I personally don't believe you want or need a scorer, nor do I think the Raptors history (starting raw guys like OG, Barnes and even Sikiam) care about having all 5 scorers out there.
What we need is a guy that can be a good perimeter defender and take the tougher assignments so Dame and Middleton don't have to. I'll also say that I think who starts is super irrelevant and who closes is of far more importance to me.
Agreed that the Bucks don't need the fifth starter to score. But they do need him to at least be a threat to score in the halfcourt. AJJ is such a non-threat as a scorer that it practically becomes a 4-on-5 when he's out there, which significantly reduces the impact of the other four. I'm sure there's a way to design an offense that accentuates his strengths, but is the coaching staff really going to prioritize his effectiveness? I wouldn't.
Seems like hyperbole to imply he's a completely useless on offense. He's a bad outside shooter but he's a freak athlete, good and willing passer, and very high IQ player.
