Terance Mann: Through the Wreckage of Clippers Prospects
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Many teams around the league always find a diamond in the rough when drafting and developing young players. Sometimes it’s a Division II point guard who’s built like a fridge and defends like hell. Or maybe the team nabs itself a long-limbed wing who has all that tools but needs the right direction. When it comes to contending teams, it’s necessary to find these guys to help fill in bench roles to relieve some of the stress put on your starters throughout the regular season. The Lakers last year had guys like Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma fill in specific roles well enough throughout the year. The Dynasty Warriors were able to get help from guys like Kevon Looney and Patrick McCaw (when he was serviceable) for whatever minutes they needed to be filled. And while it may not matter much when it comes to the playoffs, you still want to allow your roster as much flexibility as possible throughout a grueling regular season.
Terance Mann: Through the Wreckage of Clippers Prospects
Terance Mann: Through the Wreckage of…
Terance Mann: Through the Wreckage of Clippers Prospects
Many teams around the league always find a diamond in the rough when drafting and developing young players. Sometimes it’s a Division II point guard who’s built like a fridge and defends like hell. Or maybe the team nabs itself a long-limbed wing who has all that tools but needs the right direction. When it comes to contending teams, it’s necessary to find these guys to help fill in bench roles to relieve some of the stress put on your starters throughout the regular season. The Lakers last year had guys like Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma fill in specific roles well enough throughout the year. The Dynasty Warriors were able to get help from guys like Kevon Looney and Patrick McCaw (when he was serviceable) for whatever minutes they needed to be filled. And while it may not matter much when it comes to the playoffs, you still want to allow your roster as much flexibility as possible throughout a grueling regular season.