I think Flip’s lineup could actually be better if he only played 5. He’s just been awful as a 4 on both ends and this goes back to his rookie season. But when he gets to be the offensive hub C, he can at least provide some positive value on offense. Offense focused backup 5 isn’t exactly a...
Demin's +/- stuff is also very good, especially on the defensive end. I think that's very notable for a rookie playing lots of minutes on a terrible team.
I've watched him a few times. Assist numbers don't really tell the whole story. He's a good passer, but he isn't really breaking down the defense to rack up assists. Handle is still weak for a lead guard. I'd also bet that his teammates aren't very good at converting on his passes.
One of the big concerns about Demin's draft case was that he dropped off significantly against better competition. Doesn't seem to be affecting him in the NBA. When I saw someone break down the numbers it didn't seem like the drop off was backed very well by the numbers (even though they were...
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