"So what to do with Boris Diaw?

I know what follows in the comments: "Trade him for anything!'' "Boot him outta town!' "Sit him now!''

Trouble is, that's not living in the real world and it's sure not making the best use of resources, particularly on a team with limited options. So let's talk the art of the possible.

Much of the fan base was frustrated with Diaw last season. Appropriately so. His nonchallance -- the guy will never be confused with Ray Lewis -- showed through more than you'd wish. That highlighted something many of you tolerated in the past; that Diaw is a reluctant shooter, to the point that he's passing up good shots in an unrealistic attempt to create great shots for others.

As Dick Harter taught me a long time ago, the most selfish thing you can do in a college game is take the first open shot, and the most selfish thing you can do in an NBA game (24-second shot clock) is pass up the first open shot.

Having said all that, I think Diaw was trashed last season beyond his actual flaws. Understandably, fans tend to focus on measurables and often what Diaw did best -- reliable defense and hockey assists -- don't show up in the box score. I'm not disputing he took games off -- he does -- but the subtle things he provides might be valued only in his absence."