I know we miss Brady's outside shooting. But it isn't just that.
Last year down the stretch, a couple of times a game, Brady would leave the perimeter and get to the baseline at the edge of the backboard. RJ would drive and dish to Brady, who would turn, take a quick step and put it in.
I saw that play last week for the first time this season. It was Armando at that spot receiving the dime from RJ. I was delighted to see that play. I hoped it meant we could be heading into another great stretch run.
Last night RJ drove again and again. He got to where that play would work . . . if only someone had been there to receive the dish. But instead, the play usually ended with a block and RJ on his back on the floor.
Why can't Pete do that? Why can't Puff do that? Jalen? Leaky? Styles? Surely someone can fill the Brady role in that play.
I don't get it. What am I missing?