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Exactly. That's what I love the most about Precious, beyond any of his other athleticism related skills - he's a real ball handler and can grab and go in the open court. The Spurs lack a player like this SO MUCH it's insane. Last two seasons, we have been playing almost every single possession in half-court sets, which makes the game slower, overcomplicates things, doesn't give you easy scoring opportunities and always has you playing against a set defense. The Spurs' transition game has been close to non-existant, imo, and when you watch other teams play in the fast break it really shows you how much easier it makes the game for yourself if you maximize those opportunities. Precious, again IMO, is just that guy, he has the dog mentality in him to just go out and get it, can read the court and make the outlet pass to a shooter, or take it to the rim and finish strong.
The best thing about having someone like Precious out there is the versatility. He can be the ball-handler on the break, or the finisher, which allows the rest of our guys to expand their games as well. Imagine Precious lobbing it up for Keldon or Lonnie on the break, then them returning the favor, the defensive intensity that turns into scoring opportunities... I'm salivating already. Please, basketball gods, please...
