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So looking at tapes is a waste of time? How do you show the absence of things? Quite simple - you look at what is there and then look at the play that was drawn up or footage of what you think should be there and examine what is missing. Who was in the wrong place on the rotation? Where was the ball supposed to be.
What seems to be missing here is that your statements cannot be validated because they are opinions only. You are welcome to them, but you can't do much if people think you are an idiot because of the opinions you hold. You cannot demand proof if you are not willing to provide it.
You can think I'm an utter moron because I love Tony's style of play and disagree with you entirely. I've witnessed Tony grow over the last three years, so that where he would formerly try to penetrate impetuously he now, slows down, allows the players to set and evaluates a play. Where he used to force shots or play he puts in an extra pass. Further, I've seen that where he used to look to Pop or Tim before every pass or shot, he now takes charge. I think that is maturity, and to me, evidence of his ball handling skills (which I've seen at every tempo) and court vision. Would I consider his BB IQ to be as high as say Brent Barry? No. But when he's played in the NBA for seven more years? Yes.
Disagree all you want, I'm not going to argue further with you.
As to the original post, I don't think that would help us. I like Tony's game and a 'typical' point guard would do more to push everything through Tim, which is dangerous. It can be done and will work a lot of the time, but when people figure it out (where they like to pass and stand) or when Timmy's having a bad night, your offense collapses. I like that our pg is able to diversify things and give us another top notch weapon. I like that you don't know who they will go to next. That they can switch out as necessary (when defense is crowding Parker, when they are fronting Timmy, when Manu is having a bad night). It's a real luxury.
