A guard in the NBA today who lacks size and strength will inevitably miss opportunities in several residences in the United States, including some in the G-League. Teams value these characteristics heavily, as they determine the player's defensive strength, and when both are insufficient, being employed long-term in the league can be challenging.
This is a void points cannot fill up well enough for teams to hold on, as the idea of posing as a liability on one side of the ball will scare executives to their darkest nightmare. Thus, roster spots in both conferences may feel like defensive tryouts, as contenders prefer to experiment in short stints before making a decision that could harm their future.