re: Jrue's Plan

Honestly, I didn't know that it was an issue or a problem. Holiday was always a very big combo guard. When he signed his contract, it was understood that he was moving to SG full time. But he is a good passer for the position and has the ability to defend 3 positions very well. So there is a degree of flexibility, but he is a SG. Players tend to age up and grow into different roles/positions. He will become a better shooter over time or just pick his shots better. But I don't see the debate of where he fits.

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Give me an example or two if you don't mind where this would be the best terminology to use.

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I don't understand why the standard terminology doesn't work. Every facet of the basketball world labels players this way. There isn't a site, team or league that totally tosses them away. There are always 5 players on the court. It is just understood that you can mix and match the groups however is most effective. I get that "position-less players" is a popular concept. But it is based on copying teams with superior talent. It's easy to adopt this when you have Durant, who is 7 feet, can play 4 positions and one of the greatest players ever, plus you have 5 other former or current all stars. It just isn't something you can mimic.

My best counter to this, is our former management. They came in with a similar belief, which manifested in us having 4-5 combo guards and 4-5 stretch bigs. It resulted in some fascinating match ups and moments of spectacular plays. But the holes were too large for us to make up and those players were set up for failure, cause we didn't play to their strengths. I would rather not go down that road again.