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Chandler Parsons Larger Role




I have been noticing quite a bit of posts about Parsons being a #1 option as a joke. That there is no way that Parsons could possibly fill Monta's shoes if Ellis does in fact leave.

I think a lot of yal are overestimating Monta's impact. Or the size of his shoes

Monta Ellis most successful team as a #1 option was this past seasons, as a 7th seed. Monta by no means has been the most successful #1 scoring option in his 6 seasons as being THAT GUY for his team. He has won a total of 4 playoff games as the #1 guy while never making it out of the first round.

His respective teams have not found it possible to build around him for whatever reason. 2 of his previous teams have decided to move on without him. As anyone can tell, both his previous franchises are trending in the right direction with his absence.

Monta is a fantastic individual player. He may be the best at penetrating in the game. But he is a poor team player. He is a bad off ball guard, poor for spacing with his low 3% and poor team defensive skills. He requires the ball to be effective, which all of us know.

With Monta appearing to be on his way out the door, someone will need to step up to be our #1option

Why not Parsons?

So lets compare Monta to Chandler Parsons in the pick and roll (Monta’s go to play) and spotting up to help to keep the floor spread for teammates(which is vital in Ricks flow offense)

The Pick and Roll (ball handler)

Parsons was in the 91st percentile in the pick and roll as the ball handler(highest on Dallas). The team scored 1 point on these plays 45.1% of the time. But he only ran these plays for 18% of his offense.

Monta was in the 73rd percentile in the pick and roll as the ball handler. The team scored 1 point on these plays 41.2% of the time . While 43.7% of his offense came from this type of play.

Spot up shooting

Parsons was in the 83rd percentile for spotting up. The team scored 1 or more points on 43% in this situation. 35% of Parsons offense came from spotting up.

Monta was in the 40th percentile for spotting up. The team scored 1 or more points on 34% in this situation. 14% of Ellis’ offense came from spotting up.

To recap, Both areas Parsons stats show he is better at. But keep in mind Monta has been the #1 option and commands more respect of the defense

All stats from NBA.com

But look at these numbers as well. The 3 months of the season that Parsons looked most comfortable as a Maverick;

Parsons last 2 months of the season, he was scoring 17.1ppg at above 50% shooting while only hoisting 11.6 shot attempts per game.(Monta's attempts for the year was 16.9)

In the month of December, he was averaging 13.1(his season high month of the year) attempts per game, shooting almost 52% and 18.2 ppg

After a full season and a full offseason, I would say its safe to assume he will know the offensive system better next season.

As a #1

Our only example of Parsons being close to our number 1 option is this season on 3/29 vs Indiana. He scored 27pts going 11-20 with 10 rebounds when Monta sat. So our only example in the past 2 seasons is a good one. That is the only one I know of to go off of.

some of yal are suggesting that Parsons should NEVER be a #1 option. That he should never even get that opportunity when the player is only entering his 5th season. Its not like Monta set the bar ultra high with a 8th and 7th seed finish. My question to yal who oppose his role being greater, why not?

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