I dont know, I think the MLE for CM would have been a steal -- in the right environment, he could become a decent defender, which would nicely complement his game. Also, with KG, RA, PP breathing down his neck and keeping him in line, he would have quickly learned to pass the ball.
Yeah, these criticisms seem a little skewed for a guy playing under Nellieball which encourages shooting. And really, outside of Jackson, who is going to be a playmaker on that team? It's up to Maggette to put the ball in the basket.