Hedo Turkoglu: Changing the Point

Normally I prefer my point guards to be of the pass-first variety, since they generally improve the performance of the entire team. But, the addition of Hedo Turkoglu to the Toronto Raptors, changes everything. Turkoglu’s ability to play point-forward makes it such that shoot-first point guards appear to be a better fit, whenever he’s on the floor. Turkoglu can be the primary playmaker at small forward, while the backcourt can be loaded up with scorers. A Change of Perspective If Turkoglu wasn't on the Raptors' roster, I would have viewed Jarrett Jack's addition differently. Overall, I would have viewed that move as a positive but I would have taken Jack’s history, of being a better scorer than a passer, as a negative. But, because of Turkoglu's playmaking abilities, Jack's addition looks to have no significant negatives. I believe that in time Jack could develop into an excellent playmaker.  But, because of Turkoglu’s presence on the...