Following a staggering loss to Indiana that allowed 152 points, this week I wanted to dive into some of the lineups Gregg Popovich has been using. The most controversial one yet has been starting Jeremy Sochan at point guard instead of Tre Jones. Jones proved he was a phenomenal playmaker last year, and his hard work as the floor general came to fruition with a new 2-year, $20 million deal. He has a knack for how to play the pick-and-roll and can easily find shooters. However, his biggest weakness coming into this season was his size on defense. In an age of basketball with more oversized guards and defenses using screens to force a mismatch, Jones on an island against the league’s top scorers just didn’t seem optimal.
What the data says about Jeremy Sochan vs. Tre Jones at point guard
