Gordon as back-up PG?

Tom Bombadillo · Dec 12, 2020

JW86 said: ↑

So we've seen Gordon be the ball handler throughout the years and while he's not a facilitator by any means, he can create, is quick off the dribble, is strong and can finish around the basket. Gordon likes to handle the ball more - he's been complaining about his role and lack of touches - and we've seen he can be successful given more responsibility. The one big downside: he's turnover prone and once he loses his dribble he starts to throw his hands up and get frustrated.

Now since we don't really have a back-up PG and Gordon thriving as a 6th man, I don't think he would mind to take on that role. It's not that traditional set anyway and it allows for McLemore and Green to get a shot at playing time alongside him. Clemons is definitely not an option and I'm guessing Silas will not be rigid with positions anyway. Also if Harden stays or he's traded for Simmons then this is largely moot since Harden / Wall would always be in to handle the ball. Still, for the sake of argument, let's say we get a nice haul for Harden but no PG, would you be okay with Gordon being the main ball handler to run our bench unit?
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Fantastic thread.

Gordon wants fun factor x100, give him the ball as much as possible. This is a good way to accomplish that. We have 100 million dollars tied up into 3 guards. I want those guys to get all the minutes and produce.

Tom Bombadillo · Dec 12, 2020

charlieaustin said: ↑

"No" to backup PG..."Yes" to 6th man as SG.
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Realistically you are only playing 3 guards.
Wall and Harden are your two point guards.

All other guard opportunities need to go to Eric Gordon. No one you can sign off FA will be worth playing over what we already have.

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He lacks court vision
Passing first is not one of his strong attribute

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Gordon as back-up PG?

Gordon as back-up ball handler / PG?

Yes, he thrives as a 6th man and can really create.

Sure, can't hurt to try.

Positionless basketball, what are we talking about here?

No, have you seen his ball handling skills?

Meh, rather he start and just be a part of the offense.

Gordon is a shooter, so no.

We'll get Simmons, this is bullshit!

Harden is still here, this is bullshit!

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