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Bill Simmons says Donovan Mitchell eventually leaving the Cavaliers is the ‘worst kept secret in the NBA’ (open.spotify.com)

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[–] jballer21@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't think "seeing over opponents" helps when it literally only applies to jokic. Every other great passer has been perfectly able to read defenses without seeing over them. Even LeBron isn't "see over opponents" tall. Cp3, Stockton, Nash, rondo, wall, Westbrook all did just fine despite being the smallest guy in most lineups

[–] imblo@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

LeBron is still taller than the average NBA player, and more to the point if he is being blitzed off a pick and roll, there is usually bound to be one short defender.

The point guards you listed are exceptional passers (first three have a claim to top 10 pg all time lists), and I'd argue Westbrook at 6'6" would have a better assist/turnover ratio than what he does now.

I don't think Mitchell is a natural passer and that combined with his short stature limits his ability in this area. I think a good comp for Mitchell (in terms of passing ability) would be Kawhi. If Kawhi was closer to 6' rather than his listed 6'7", I think his assists/to would be similar to Mitchell.