The appointment of Justise Winslow as the Miami Heat point guard could result in letting Josh Richardson do what he does best: defend.
The burden of being a leading man weighed on Richardson early in the season, but now that Winslow is more than willing to assume that responsibility, Richardson can be let loose to focus on defense.
He loves playing role of stopping other teams schemes whatever they throw at him.
The numbers also back up how in the last six games Richardson regained his zip and vigor on the defensive side letting others, such Winslow, Hassan Whiteside and Tyler Johnson catch fire to score from inside and out.