But, there are instances where you can add that kind of talent and a team doesn’t improve that much. Having someone to effectively run an offense is more important. Elton Brand languished as a 20/10 player for lottery teams, but when he played alongside Cassell in 2006 he had a MVP caliber season. It’s not like Cassell made Brand better, but he was able to get the ball to Brand in ways that allowed him to score more efficiently. We drafted Rose because our offense is inefficient, relying on way too much dribbling and indecision. A scoring forward doesn’t solve that problem. Maybe if Hinrich didn’t play so poorly I would have had faith in him to run the offense and Beasley would have been the better choice. But, Kirk was terrible, and in my mind won’t regain a lot of his confidence.

but obviously, the way the league is moving, TEAMS buy that. And that’s really that matters. If they can build a team around a great PG (which we all pray DR can become) then what’s the difference?

a lot easier than an excellent point guard. And since we are a young team we can spend some time on Rose the next 1-3 years and see how close he comes to that. Meanwhile, he is already skilled enough help those around him play better. Having Gordon get clearer shots and Noah and Tyrus have plays made for them goes a long way on our team. Having a guy who can rule the fast break and built to finish in the lane is also a bonus. I think that 20/10 will be spread across the stats and everyone’s game will benefit with a guy like Rose.

NUFF SAID
non aggressive douche.