I got the same version of this question a lot, so I guess it’s time to talk about Will Barton.
Post All-Star Break, Barton is averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists on 51.2% True Shooting. Those are definitely fifth starter caliber numbers on most teams, but in the Western Conference, he probably needs to be better. Given some defensive deficiencies and a lack of true size at small forward, the advantage for Barton has to be offensively. Efficiency, creativity, and playmaking were his biggest strengths last year, but it’s unclear if he will be ready to get back to that when the playoffs arrive.