The chemistry from Spencer Dinwiddie going to Jarrett Allen is great. One of the best connections in the league, probably. Dinwiddie is excellent at finding Allen whether he’s rolling to the rim or standing in the dunker’s spot. But the chemistry from Jarrett Allen going to Spencer Dinwiddie? Not so great. This relationship is very one-sided, and one-sided relationships never last very long (I’m talking to YOU, Jennifer, you’re the reason I’m done with women forever).
Allen should take notes from Nikola Jokic. He has to be careful what kind of notes, though; notes about physical fitness should not be taken from Jokic. Neither should notes about hair-grooming. Or three-point shooting (I find I’m liking the centers who resolutely refuse to shoot from deep). But notes about passing to your guards, those are the important ones.
I bet Dinwiddie would love to cut to the rim while Allen stands in the post, ready to deliver the ball. I also bet he would love to receive handoffs from Allen while Allen sets a big meaty screen and Dinwiddie plunges into the heart of the defense. Those seem to be the main ways Jokic gets his guards involved, and it works. At least, in terms of him getting assists, which is the main thing here.