need a secondary ball-handler to complement Demin. In no small part because overall that lineup is still low on ball-handling WITH Baker in there. We also need Baker's ability to get in the lane & either pass or score. When Richie gets in the lane (going 99 mph) it's 100% to score.
We also need our hands-down best perimeter defender out there too. Which is without question Mag. Richie's not only behind Mag in that department, but he's behind Catchings, Demin & Hall too. Richie's most valuable on D when he's NOT assigned to a guard that's too quick for him to contain.