Last season, Raul Neto adapted his game to fit with Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook by filling a long-standing NBA archetype — low-usage, efficient guard who tries on defense and avoids mistakes. This type is often in the mold of a caretaker point guard or a small shooting guard, who’s role is to provide competent ball handing, and to spot up and hit open shots when their better teammates are double-teamed.
Probably not by coincidence, last season was also the best of Neto’s career by a significant margin. It was his best shooting season, and the reduced playmaking duties slashed his turnovers per 100 team possessions in half.