So how does new Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw divide the playing time for three point guards that combined for 39.4 points and 17.2 assists last season?
There's the leader Ty Lawson, newcomer Nate Robinson and veteran Andre Miller. On several occasions last year, we saw George Karl play both Lawson and Miller at the same time.
When the free-agency period began, Fox Sports' Chris Tomasson reported that Miller may be traded before the 2013-14 season begins. But after the Nuggets signed Robinson in late July, according to Benjamin Hochman of The Denver Post, Nuggets general manager Tim Connelly said Miller will "absolutely" still be with Denver.
With three point guards in the mix and since we know Lawson and Miller can mesh, does a dual point guard situation work with Robinson?
Offensively, it can work. Defensively, it's trickier.
Lawson and Robinson Can Only Be Used Briefly at the Same Time
The one-two punch of Lawson and Robinson will be fun to watch. They are quick, dynamic and skillful.
But having two players under 6' in ...
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