Quote:
Originally Posted by billmac91
not a bad idea....biggest downside is being unable to get Evan the ball in scoring positions.
|
Evan is in a scoring position when he HAS the ball. He played point a great deal in our half court offensive sets last season actually. Our PGs mostly broke the half court line and then got rid of the ball ASAP and let ET run the show anyway. So the only real difference to him playing full-time PG for stretches is that he'd have to bring the ball up and if we play m-t-m he'd have to guard the other team's PG.
I don't think breaking the timeline is a problem ( he's a good enough b/h in space - it is in traffic that he gets picked regularly ). He might need help from the wings more, but that is not a big obstacle. Plus he should be playing less minutes so getting tired won't be an issue. The defense might be a problem against really quick PGs - but frankly ET is quicker and faster than Simmons or Hill ANYWAY, so he won't be any worse than they would be and his size will help him shut down those that can't get around him.
I really don't think his game will be hurt that much. I see him shooting a lot more 3's this year ( to showcase that for the NBA scouts ) and that is easier done against PGs. Showing that skill will open up his driving game as well and when he is on he can dish out assists ( he had games of 8 and 9 last year for instance ).
I don't like the idea of benching Buford and TM doesn't seem willing to bench JD so let them all play and ET can be the PG ( Lighty WILL be the PF and Dallas the C so those are not really up for debate ).
