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We will continue to see players with Rondo’s player profile — Elfrid Payton and Kris Dunn come to mind — but we’ll never see them rise as high. Three-point shooting is simply too important. A perimeter player who can’t space the floor is a liability. Driving lanes wither and die; pick-and-rolls become easier to smother. The only worse time to be a guard without a jumper is next year.
When you look at today’s great point guards you notice two things: There are a lot of them (with more on the way) and many can shoot the ball until flames burst from their fingertips. And if they’re not great shooters, they have other ways to create efficient offense. James Harden is shooting a relatively average 35 percent from deep this season, but he generates 11 foul shots a game and shoots 85 percent from the stripe. Russell Westbrook’s shooting touch falls off outside of midrange, but his nuclear jets and eagerness to create contact make him among the most destructive players in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t really shoot at all, but who cares when you can get to the rim from half court in three steps?
The trend these days seem to be effective these days when you have guys that can shoot from 3.
The most basic play in basketball is the pick and roll. But how do you run a pick and roll effectively when the one using the pick isn't a triple threat Elf is a good passer and can drive but can he shoot?
Perhaps with this year's draft, we may be able to find a solution for this position long term?
If we are considering to tank, should we consider trading him now to avoid devaluation of his stock when this year's draft is guard heavy?
