After seeing limited playmaking at the position in 2022, the Steelers and GM Omar Khan went out in free agency and were aggressive, adding the likes of Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts and Kwon Alexander to try and shore up inside linebacker.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/09/film-room-cole-holcomb-continues-to-make-impactful-splash-plays/

As he’s increasing his playmaking ability.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/01/herros-harrowing-heroics-heighten-heat-hope-this-time-with-wild-winner-in-utah/

But both of them embraced their playmaking side, as they combined for nine assists on the night and seven in the first half.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/12/08/kristaps-porzingis-looks-sharp-in-return-as-celtics-hold-on-over-knicks/

Emily Lazenby was Player of the Match for a creative, playmaking performance and Orla Durkin added two goals to seal an impressive season.

Source: https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/sport/23533367.durkin-inspires-queensbury-big-comeback-final-game/?ref=rss

Finals MVP Mars Alba demonstrated her playmaking skills with 16 excellent sets, in addition to contributing three points while orchestrating the offense for De La Salle.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/05/14/de-la-salle-edges-nu-to-win-uaap-volleyball-crown/

Ford drops to the bench for Saturday’s Pool D showdown but is expected to appear in the second half, reforming the playmaking axis with Farrell last seen two and a half years ago.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/09/21/owen-farrell-recalls-emotional-roller-coaster-ride-of-exile-from-england-team/

He has shown flashes of serious playmaking ability, but the former Florida star needs to work on protecting himself.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/anthony-richardson-shoulder-injury-surgery/622055

His size, speed, and playmaking ability are what every NFL team needs at safety.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/9/9/23865127/college-football-preview-nfl-draft-prospects-week-2-eagles

Ingles is reportedly set to add his vast NBA playmaking experience and valuable three-point shooting to the Magic after agreeing a two-year deal worth $US22 million ($A33 million).

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/joe-ingles-on-the-move-in-nba-to-orlando-magic-c-11147812

In theory, Epps would have more funneled playmaking opportunities and reads.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/14/transfer-jayden-epps-difference-maker-georgetown/

“I think we all bring slightly different things to the table, whether it’s playmaking or shooting or physicality, driving, rim pressure,” Nembhard said of the guard group.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/06/pacers-haliburton-mathurin-nembhard-development/

It's clear Bridges is evolving into more than the 3&D player he's long been pegged as, adding a quality playmaking element to his game, as he's sporting 3.5 assists per game, also a career-high.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mortenjensen/2023/02/13/mikal-bridges-holds-key-to-brooklyn-nets-future/

“It’s not a one-man sport,” said Autry on the team’s playmaking.

Source: https://gwhatchet.com/2023/12/10/mens-basketball-defeats-coppin-state-behind-dominant-defensive-showing/

Now, he's turned the one major weakness he had on offense—his playmaking ability—into a clear strength.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2023/11/27/what-makes-sixers-tyrese-maxey-the-early-favorite-for-nbas-most-improved-player/

Numerous times it was Sharp’s playmaking and shot-making that made the difference.

Source: https://bossierpress.com/mens-college-basketball-nsu-uses-depth-to-extend-win-streak-to-four/

Reaves provided playmaking ability in important moments while Hachimura was a dynamic scoring threat off the bench.

Source: https://www.samfordcrimson.com/los-angeles-lakers-win-game-1-against-memphis-grizzlies-thanks-to-teams-supporting-cast-ja-morants-series-in-jeopardy-2023-04-17.html

Rick Carlisle has figured out a lot about his rotation since these teams last met and Indiana certainly has the playmaking and shooting to keep this contest close.

Source: https://www.si.com/betting/2023/01/04/odds-spread-over-under-props-pacers-76ers

Schroeder shot just 32.4 percent on 3 doubles last year, and the Raptors are a team that has put the ball in the hands of their playmaking forwards, Pascal Siakam and Scotty Barnes, a lot.

Source: https://houstonianonline.com/rockets-reach-agreement-to-sign-fred-vanvleet-sources-say-why-houston-made-the-move/

The data emphasizes the hope that offensive coordinator Matt Canada and the 2023 Steelers offense can create and provide more playmaking to aid their signal caller moving forward.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/08/evaluating-yards-after-the-catch-yac-on-kenny-picketts-2022-passes/

The other thing would be, we probably need them to have a bit of playmaking, connector, ball-movement aspects.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryantoporek/2023/11/18/why-the-sixers-are-in-no-hurry-to-trade-for-chicago-bulls-zach-lavine/