I've heard this "drive to the basket" remedy before, even from announcers of RU games. I think it oversimplifies things. And, actually, we've seen Thiam do exactly this. The problem is, and was, that getting around the charging defender still leaves a lengthy drive from the 3 point line to the hoop and by the time Thiam got there the defense had collapsed, defended the hoop and stuffed him. Now, sure he could then learn to dish while on his way. But I think he has limits on what he can do.
So a better option would be, from time to time, fake, get around the charging defender and then stop and pop on a easy 2 before getting under the basket. But, again, he'd have to work on that move. An even better option is, once again, for him to work on a quicker release and work on shooting under pressure. He's going to have to do that, above all, to become any kind of force on the court.
