LeBron addresses something that I feel is so underrated in terms of evaluating players, especially guys with scoring chops: How good are they at making reads?
I used to have this debate on the other board, the reason i never liked Cam Thomas' game is because dude can't make the correct reads to save his life. People get caught up in someone who can get buckets 1 v 1 but if they don't know what to do when they start drawing gravity they can hurt a team more than help it regardless of how good they are at scoring.
Like, Isaiah Hartenstein's biggest strength offensively to me is his ability to read the floor from the center position. It's what makes him a better fit in the starting unit than Mitch (who i think is a solid player). Those 2 to 4 assists and hockey dimes add up quickly
BAF Indiana Pacers 2024-25: All Gas, No Brakes
C: Bobby Portis/Thomas Bryant
PF: Julius Randle/Richaun Holmes
SF: Jaylen Brown/Slo Mo
SG: Luke Kennard/Isaiah Joe
PG: Tyus Jones/Devonte Graham
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