Sometimes, it’s best to take the path of least resistance. Sometimes. There’s no reason to make your life more complicated than it needs to be. The same can be said about the NBA.

At the same time, life gets complicated. Sometimes, you can’t make it any easier. 

The pick-and-roll is perhaps the simplest play in basketball. It’s also highly impactful. At the same time, every team can’t base their attack around it. 

For example, look at the Minnesota Timberwolves. D’Angelo Russell is highly dependent on pick-and-roll sets to generate offensive.

Unfortunately, those actions can sometimes alienate Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns – the Wolves’ two best players. 

Should they move Russell for a point guard who makes for a better fit with their roster?