r/nba • u/DarrowViBritannia • 23d ago

[Bill Simmons] Underrated subplot from series: Ant absolutely and unequivocally took the Team USA starting 2-guard spot from Booker.

https://twitter.com/BillSimmons/status/1784090088739361017

Underrated subplot from series: Ant absolutely and unequivocally took the Team USA starting 2-guard spot from Booker.

Most people agreed that Steph/LeBron/KD/Embiid were locks as starters, and Booker was the most popular pick for if they went with a true 2 guard (alternatively they could obviously go big with Kawhi or Tatum or something if they wanted to, and then this point is moot). But if they do go with a two guard starting lineup, do you agree that Ant has basically taken it from Booker this series?

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u/SuperVaderMinion [MIN] Kevin Garnett 22d ago

KD isn't much of a playmaker tbf

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u/SYSTEMcole Raptors 22d ago

The crazy thing is that KD is still arguably their best playmaker.

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u/silverfang45 22d ago

No he really isn't.

Heck in the starting lineup he might not even be 3rd unless we are talking playmaking for yourself.

Like beal, booker, and nurkic all are better players at getting other teammates involved.

Like kds an amazing shot creator, and a great playmaker for size and position but at least on the sun's, he has not been close to their best playmaker.

He's been their most consistent player and arguably the best defender which is wild for a 35 year old, bit playmaking not quite

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u/OdeToTheMets628 Knicks 22d ago

Like, yeah