Leron can easily do the minimum at the 5 spot in this offense, you're not giving him enough credit. He can set screens for cutters, and as a tough dude in general, he'll probably set really good ones. He might pick up a couple fouls on screens here and there, but setting a hard screen also sends a message. He has already been used in ball screens, so playing pick/handoff and roll on the open backside won't be new to him. He can hit a baby hook if he posts up off the roll, especially if its a good screen that forces a switch and he's covered by a guard. He's proven he can hit the elbow j, and at times step out to the 3, if his man sags off to help on the cutters.
As far as development, no doubt he will need to get better at passing as you say. Underwood really prioritizes passing. He's said many times he really thinks passing is under-practiced in today's game. Leron also needs to advance to the point that he can make a game move (pump, jab, Sikma) off the threat of his elbow J and score in one dribble. A counter to his baby hook in the post would be helpful too.
I get that Leron is not the most skilled dude in the world, but to say he can't play the 5 is not true. Also in this offense, people need to stop lumping the 4 and 5 together. The 4 is closer to the 1 in this continuity than the 5.
I was not lumping them together, I didn't even address the 4 because there is no way I can see Leron playing it.
I did think about how screen setting is big for whoever is playing the 5, and I agree if the defense switches a PnR that he could have a mismatch, but I still don't think he is a great fit for the offense just because he can be used.
BUs system is designed so every player can have success in it in some way, however, I do not expect the staff to recruit anymore fives who are in the mold of Leron.
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