It seems to me having a stretch 4 has certain benefits. However, many of us seem to have forgotten how Milsap became one. When he was drafted he was a rebounding machine. He worked his tail off improving every year, adding range to his shot. By the time he left Utah he had slowly over the course of several years developed range nearly out to the three point line. So, he did what he did every off season, took a couple of steps back and ala, he was soon hitting from behind the three point line.
As others have mentioned, we've seen Favors doing the same thing, adding range. No doubt Booker too is working on this. I suspect we'll see the same from all of our big men. Do I anticipate Rudy shooting from three point range? Not anytime soon, but both Lyles and Pliess may get there in a year or two. Personally, I'd rather see everyone working on free throws. Shooting 80% from the line, with our defense, would be much more valuable when it comes to winning games, than having a stretch 4 IMO.
As others have mentioned, we've seen Favors doing the same thing, adding range. No doubt Booker too is working on this. I suspect we'll see the same from all of our big men. Do I anticipate Rudy shooting from three point range? Not anytime soon, but both Lyles and Pliess may get there in a year or two. Personally, I'd rather see everyone working on free throws. Shooting 80% from the line, with our defense, would be much more valuable when it comes to winning games, than having a stretch 4 IMO.
