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That's how Cojo got his time b4 he figured out his game, just hustle and defensive plays. But Cojo was a steady guard who wasn't going to be throwing the ball all over the place or taking crazy shots at a low % so he could blend in. Murray's aggressiveness and daring crazy stuff though is what makes him unique. I think he needs to get better at his own game. Really only one season in college in which he got by on athleticism alone won't cut it at the next level and I want him to get better at his own game bc that's what's going to make him special for the team.
I don't want Murray to play mostly off the ball bc he's not steady enough of a ballhandler to be relied on in games for example. In that case I'd rather he gets dleague and as much ballhandling opportunities as he can handle down there and get better at his own thing.
At the same time though, I feel like if Tony or Manu were a couple of years younger, the Spurs could afford to bring him along. Dijon might find playing time sooner, specially if there are issues with guys injured. (Danny's hammy injury reminds us the iron man can get sidelined too). He might indeed end up playing more than we thought in a smaller role playing off Kawhi and the stars like Cojo did.
Crazy as it sounds I think the faster route to get him ready to play at this level is a mix of NBA whenever there are opportunities, together with tough coaching and as much dleague his first season as he can handle when everyone is healthy. He needs the ball and to work on his overall game and I don't see enough of that in the big team if he's off the ball often, and his own personal overall game is what's going to make him special and help the team long run.
