No one claimed SV (not VS) was a bad PG, though. Just that his skills may be best utilized as either a combo guard (a la L. Turner) or as an off-guard (a la JaJuan Smith). Turner and Smith could play both positions, if necessary, but it held them back and neutralized a lot of what they excelled at as players.
Like Bruin, I believed a month ago, that Vescovi’s future, at least next season, was best suited for the 2g spot because of his limitations as a ball-handler, his ability as a shooter, and his ability to create from the wing. SV is much better creating from the wing and when things break down defensively. When forced to facilitate from the top of the key in a half court offense, he is pretty average. Just rewatch last night’s game and see where most of his best plays occurred.
As for next season, Springer really excels at getting in the paint and finishing at the rim, but his outside shot is a work in progress. Derrick Rose at Memphis is probably a fair comp, stylistically. Springer is also, most likely a PG at the NBA level. Playing PG next season puts his best skills to best use. It also allows Vescovi to play on the wing, where he seems to be at his best, both shooting and creating from the wing, and then also fill in minutes at PG in relief.
Now, in full disclosure, SV has improved so much after one month, that I am curious (and excited) to see what an entire offseason can do for his ball-handling and decision-making. He could completely transform himself over the next 8 months. Having too many PGs is never a problem.
