this is true too (and while I was ok with leaving Pepe off this squad, i think he has the best chance to become our best 9 - but my fingers are crossing hard for Paxton A. as well)
BUT
at the same time, we can't put the 25th best player into the lineup just bc just because '9'
that was the Pels last year playing Devonte Graham last year - he was a liability everywhere and we just hhooooppppeeeeed he would hit the occasional 3 (luckily he's a bit better this year)