I GUARANTEE he steals the back-up PG job for the playoffs...
Doubt that. Nates more clutch but their pretty close. Once Nates in a rhythm though watch out. He will put points on the board fast. I love Delontes defense, scrappiness, intangibles, and the aforementioned ability to hit big shots though so it will be interesting to see who wins that backup point guard battle. My money is on Nate.
To be honest though I'd really like to see these two guys paired together. I think their games compliment each other fantastically. Nate can run and gun and hit big shots if he's open. Needs to work on his passing though. Delonte can spot up hit shots and play good individual and team D at the two spot. Like Ainge said he's an agitator out there. I'm a big beleiver in those type of guys. The feistiness/scrappiness can get you much needed extra possesions and I love that kinda wild card style he brings. But I feel Nate is that type as well.
I just see our second as very strong and deep but especially when you pair these two together. I expect to see a lot more holding leads and increasing them this year, which was a big weakness for us last year.