Who will be the starting point guard on opening night?

[infection]

One of LaVar’s Balls.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Showed potential? He was captain tank , more shots then points , terrible +/- , out of control , turnover machine .

He did hit some weird shots , but I don’t want him near that starting group nor do I want him shooting , that’s where Dunn has the upper hand , he can actually run the point , play better D and make others around him better .

Averaged 18-6-5 post ASB on 15 shots per game. Stop just saying **** to say ****. You're welcome to your opinion, but when you lie about quantitative things, you are being a clown.

 

[fishonjazz]

I really have no idea. It troubles me that it isn't more obvious.

If we just go off last seasons performance (we wont and shouldn't. It should be discovered in camp/practices) then its obvious. Dunn played the best and it really wasn't close.

 

[fishonjazz]

Dunn is the best bet to get Collins, Lauri and Kessler more involved. He is also best defensive guard and we need that if JC starts at 2.

I love Sexton as well but he isnt a great fit with Clarkson.

If Clarkson starts, it should be Dunn. If Clarkson comes off the bench which is my hope, it should be Sexton

I'm hoping it's Dunn as he plays good defense and is efficient on offense.

Hope for Sexton. He deserve to have a chance to be our starter.

I agree with all of these. I think I would go with Dunn but I love Sexton and would have a hard time not going with him as well. Either one of them would be my pick with a slight lean to Dunn.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Dunn hasn't earned anything imo. He played well during the easiest part of the season to look good. Plus THT was better and showed more potenial

It's a training camp competition

This is funny. When Dunn and THT plays well during the same stretch it doesn’t count for Dunn but it does for THT?

Love it.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

This is funny. When Dunn and THT plays well during the same stretch it doesn’t count for Dunn but it does for THT?

Love it.

Brother where did I say THT should start because of how he played during that heavy tank stretch? I said it didnt matter, but THT played better (so if that's anyone's argument for wanting Dunn to start, then they should want THT more).

Clearly I said it's a training camp competition.

 

[Domino]

Averaged 18-6-5 post ASB on 15 shots per game. Stop just saying **** to say ****. You're welcome to your opinion, but when you lie about quantitative things, you are being a clown.

Are we acting like 18 points on 15 shots is efficient? He also averaged 4 turnovers to 5 assists which is not a great split. Convenient you left that out Dunn was the superior player post all star break

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Are we acting like 18 points on 15 shots is efficient? He also averaged 4 turnovers to 5 assists which is not a great split.

18 on 15 is decent efficiency and it's not taking more shots than points scored.

And post ASB he averaged 6 APG to 3.7 turnovers, not 5 to 4.

 

[Fosto]

I bet THT starts.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Anyone besides THT. Sexton is the best PG we have on the roster but if Dunn plays like he did last year it would be hard not to start him.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

This is kind of the issue and why I can't quite get comfortable with the team as is. Collins, Lauri, Walker are all play finishers... JC is a bucket getter... so what guy provides what we MIGHT need as far as being a ball mover, floor spacer, perimeter defender. Its kind of why I'm not a huge fan of the Collins deal. On its surface its fine... if we had Mike and JC as the backcourt I can see it being pretty good because Mike can playmake, setup, and space off ball.

I think KO also helped with some of that. He is a turnover machine but a ball mover and much better passer than Collins. Our egalitarian offense could go sideways if the ball isn't moving in the direction of the best play finishers (Lauri/Kessler are the most efficient by a lot). Its why I'd love to get a guy like TJ McConnell to start until Key is ready... just feels like we need someone on the court who's primary motivation is to make sure the most important people are eating.

I'm trying to be patient though because the roster still likely has one more move at some point and maybe a couple by season's end. Sexton, JC, Collins, KO, THT are all guys I could see getting moved.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Sexton

• Pros
  • Most efficient scorer
  • Decent wide open C&S option
  • Tries on D, good against other small guard options in 1-on-1 situations
  • Best in open court situations
  • Excellent floater
  • Great FTR
• Cons
  • Bad team defender
  • Lacks size
  • Good shooter, but slow release means he has to be wide open
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Poor passing accuracy
  • Poor rebounder

THT

• Pros
  • Defensive playmaking
  • Most talented passer, especially on lobs
  • Best at getting to rim
  • High switchability on defense
  • Exciting/Momentum shifting plays
  • 22 years old
  • Fun
• Cons
  • Erratic
  • Poor Finisher
  • Poor shooter
  • Not as good defending PG's with heavy screening actions
  • Despite being most talented passer, he does get tunnel vision

Dunn

• Pros
  • Safe offensively, doesnt do too much outside his comfort areas
  • Excellent floater
  • Best overall defender
  • Short term deal makes him easy to replace w/ Keyonte moving forward
• Cons
  • Older
  • Reluctant shooter
  • Poor FTR
  • Least future potential

Clarkson

• Pros
  • Most experienced player
  • Highest ceiling of current potential
  • Not the most efficient shooter, but provides the best spacing because of his quick trigger and respect level
  • Showed improved playmaking last season, could be in for another leap if given opportunity
  • Vibes
  • Allows Ochai to start at the 2 (assuming if you start anyone else, Clarkson has to start at the other guard spot)
• Cons
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Erratic shots
  • Inconsistent shooter
  • Poor defender

Keyonte

• Pros
  • Seemingly has most future potential and will likely be the future starting PG
  • Most talented shooter
• Cons
  • Is a rookie
  • Thin frame will make it tough on him defensively starting out

More and more I'm thinking Clarkson will just start because none of the other options are clearly superior and the emphasis will be on getting Ochai minutes as the starter.