Huerter was horribly inconsistent I think it's kind of useless to be an elite shooter if you really never know what you're going to get with that player.
Whatever inconsistency Huerter seemingly had, he managed to average 15.2 ppg on 48.5% shooting, including 40.2% from three (which represented more than half his shot volume).
That level of production is very good.
Again, DDV has never come close to the overall shooting number and has never matched the 3 point shooting, though he came close last season.
DDV overall percentage was in the mid-to-low 30's in 21/22, which is downright AWFUL.
I also think his defense is abysmal so it's not just like a positive there it's really really bad so I think there's a lot of weight there.
Also Huerter didn't show up at all in the playoffs and that matters a lot.
I acknowledged the defensive differences. So I clearly agree with you here.
I also agree WRT to postseason performance. I was highly disappointed in Huerter in that regard. If the guy that showed up in October-Nov-Dec showed up in April-May, the KINGS win that series.
That said, Huerter was a rockstar for ATL a few years back so perhaps there's some hope? I mean, he's proved he can perform under the bright lights, as he did so before. And not just for one or two games. Dude was hitting big shots and making big plays for them over multiple series.
For that reason, like you, I'm willing to remain patient a little while longer. But the defensive issues make that harder.
Still, I don't see any justification to prefer DDV over Huerter, unless you are solely considering defense and perhaps a little playmaking when Swipa is off the floor.