Originally Posted by
Mythrol
People might be underestimating the value of Hill for Jrue's game too. Without Hill here Jrue is the one being asked to defend the teams best perimeter player every game. That takes a lot of your focus and energy away when you are constantly being attacked all game long. We notice AD and Cousins taking defensive plays off throughout the game all the time, but rarely if ever do we say the same for Jrue.
That's no excuse for his shooting, it must get better, but Hill being healthy and taking on the hardest defensive assignment will allow Jrue to be freer on offense and not use his energy every play on defense the entire game.