Wouldn't he be our only backup point guard assuming Smart starts or does BS really see Smart as a PG? 2nd unit wont have any ball handlers. But by next year, I see trading him the best choice based off what you said. Also its interesting to see what position Hayward plays and if Crowder even starts
Smart Thomas and Hayward are the three players on the team capable of running an offense.
Any minutes with none of them on the court will be bad.
I'm just not sold that Jaylens starting next year. Marcus is the only other player capable of playing the two unless we plan on starting crowder. I seem Crowder more capable of leading the 2nd unit then Marcus. He needs to guard the top opposing guards IMO. Our 2nd unit 3pt shooting would be weak. Playoff Smart creates illusions at times lol. He becomes a different man.
If you think Jae Crowder is better at running an offense than Marcus Smart then I can't help you. You are just incorrect.
Smart could start at the 2 but next to Hayward and thomas, but you've got to stagger their minutes such that one of them is always on the court.
Marcus can't create a ton or carry an offense but he can initiate an offense and keep everyone involved. If you try to put Crowder and Rozier leading the second unit you are just gonna get an incredibly stagnant offense and a succession of isos and bad jumpers.
I'd go: thomas/brown/Hayward/Morris/horford
And the bench: smart/Rozier/Tatum/Crowder/baynes
You never do wholesale changes so the units would be staggered a bit to keep enough shooting on the floor at all times.
Keep in mind brown started for is during a crucial 10 game stretch last year where we went 9-1. Stick him on the first line where he can focus on defense and helping out on the glass and I think he fits quite well.