Camden wrote:For what it's worth, this is what D'Angelo Russell had to say about playing multiple positions, alluding to FNG's comment above.
Russell feels equally comfortable playing either guard spot, but noted the relative ease he felt playing off the ball.
"It's easier. I like the ability to be able to do both jobs," he said. "But playing off the ball I feel like you have one job and that's to play-make on the offensive end. On the defensive end, definitely guard your position. But on the offensive end, just play make, and I feel like that's my strength instead of coming up across half-court with the ball in my hands and setting up guys -- and then when the ball comes back making plays.
"It's vice versa, when you off the ball as soon as you get it you can make those plays and attack the defense. So it's definitely easier, but wherever I'm at, I feel I can make it work."
These comments were answers to questions when he joined the Golden State Warriors and the media wondered how he would fit with Steph Curry. I wonder if the fifth starter decision will be influenced by Russell's feelings on the matter. Does he want to be the full-time ball-handler? Or does he feel like he can be better at the two where he can prioritize scoring and making quick reads versus running constant action like a more traditional point guard such as Ricky Rubio.
Yes. A young guy like Russell is much more likely to accept a lesser role on a championship club with a two-time MVP... vs. compromising his game for a middle-of-the-road starting PG.
I see many red flags with Russell. But we'll see where it goes.
Hopefully, the talent is so abundant, that it overwhelms everything else that can derail these types of situations.
