And one reason to prefer Williams is the fact that he would be less disruptive to the team. While Evans is a guy that needs the ball in his hands to be effective, Williams can play off the ball.
Don't agree with this since Tyreke improved his shooting. In fact, with size Tyreke is better set up to play off ball for the Celtics next to Kyrie and not disrupt things because he has size and plays defense.
Beyond that, the Celtics actually need a guy who can handle the ball and make a play anyways. The thing about Evans is he has size and can even cover a SF in a pinch, vs Lou Williams who can't really cover anyone but definitely not anyone outside of the PG spot. Especially in a situation where Smart was to be moved as he has been doing that for the team. Another quality ball handler who is a threat to score as well would be a huge aid to the offense.
I think I heard somewhere that Evan's shooting has trended down as the season has worn on. Are we sure we trust him as a shooter in the post season? I'm not.
Evans is shooting 39% from 3 on the year to Williams 38%.
Evans has a 28% Usage vs 29% for Lou Williams
Evans has 48% Assisted rate (meaning he is passed to with an assist counted for his score) to 34% for Lou Williams (meaning he's better and more robust off ball as a scorer).
As far as touches per game and dribbles per touch, they are about the same.
All this can depend on team factors and other things but just some stats to show I think you are off on that.
Beyond the fact that again, Evans can play SG or SF which means he is better off ball flat out by how rosters and rotations have to work. We are playing Kyrie big minutes and Lou Williams is no SG on defense. That's the baseline you need to think off of here because that isn't changing.
And bottom line from me: neither one is going to be on the Celtics anyways. Get excited about Monroe because he will be good. We already got our help.