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Milwaukee Bucks: Grading The (Potential) Matthew Dellavedova Deal

By Jordan Treske

Mar 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) reacts to a call during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) reacts to a call during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Of course, there’s the other side of the spectrum and when it comes to Dellavedova’s weaknesses, the most glaring may be his physical traits.

While Dellavedova does his best to overcome his physical limitations, his subpar athleticism shines through when matched up against guards who are more physically gifted than him (which honestly might be the majority of point guards in the league).

That obviously limits what Dellavedova can do on both ends of the floor and largely speaks to how defined of a role he’s carved out since entering the league.

While Dellavedova primarily plays as a point guard, he’s hardly viewed as a model for what the point guard position has evolved to in today’s NBA.

That isn’t to say Dellavedova lacks essential point guard skills as he’s a willing passer and often makes safe and solid decisions (Dellavedova had a 2.91 assist-to-turnover ratio this season, per NBA.com/stats)

However, whether it’s creating his own shot efficiently or making his way to the paint, Dellavedova’s weaknesses will be what separates him from a solid depth option to a solid starter in the league.

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