apollotsg wrote:With a handful of games into the season, I think the most glaring issue (not counting high 3pt% shooting) we have is the lack of structure to the 2nd unit - oftentimes they look like they are pretty much guessing at what to do because the first look/option didn't pan out and they resort to headless chicken basketball.
From where I sit, I think a 1st unit consisting of Towns, Covington, Wiggins, Okogie, and Napier might be our most effective unit. I don't think it is a coincidence that all the shifts with Okogie on it are DRAMATICALLY better in DEFRTG, most times Napier is also in that lineup. That group has Towns as the focal point on offense, as it should be, and rest fill in their roles - and both Napier and Okogie do not need the ball in their hands to play that part - they can rely on Towns and Wiggins to be the focal point.
This unit can play fast and has a significant defensive advantage and turn that into points.
This allows the 2nd unit to be run by Teague - something that his experience and skill level is sorely needed with that unit. Layman, Graham, Vonleh, and Culver all need a table-setter right now, someone to bring calm and order to that group. Teague's reluctance to shoot the 3 is hindering the style of the first unit - he wants to be a distributor and only take select shots - again, something best suited for this 2nd unit.
This unit can play slower and rely on Teague, the vet, to maximize the shooting this unit has and give Culver a better chance than throwing him into the chaos of what we run out there now.
I think Okogie as a source of chaos is better off the bench. Honestly I didn't see any problems with the rotation as it is....but it's early. Vonleh seems to be doing just fine, so is Layman and remember those 2 guys were teammates with Napier in Portland. Ideally Culver finds his footing and gives that group some playmaking scoring. We will see.
