Here's a question.
Once Bagley earns his way into the starting lineup (hopefully by Christmas), can Bjelica still thrive starting at Small Forward or coming off the bench?
Once Bagley earns his way into the starting lineup (hopefully by Christmas), can Bjelica still thrive starting at Small Forward or coming off the bench?
On the other hand Bagley spotting up behind the 3point line doesnt really force defenders to respect his shot and stay close to him so it makes the paint more clogged for pick n rolls, penetration and backdoor cuts ect.
If we want to maximize our W's and Bagley wants to start, he probably has to take that spot from Willy instead. Atm Willy is playing great so I wouldnt do that anytime soon.
On paper it seems like a possibility to just put Bjelica at 3 for stretches, Bagley at 4 and Willy at 5. It just doesnt work that way. Having that extreme spacing provided by Buddy and Bjelica + another solid shooter just elevates the level of play of single players like Fox and Willy significantly. Also that type of spacing lineup just generates a lot more high quality high percentage shots. And thats the key for a succesful offense