As much as I don't particularly like seeing #23 start, it's not like I expected anything else with the number of players unavailable. If he can't produce, hopefully he won't be out there long.
10 pts aside Ben had been clearly passed up. I wouldn't have an issue with him getting more mins given the circumstances.
But to just pass Richardson??? He didn't earn that! Ben hasn't earned anything in all his years of depressing play. He's earned to sit down and let someone else who might actually have a future in this league play.
You said Ben is not our future...but a 31 yearold Afflalo, 31yearold Tolliver, and 30yearold Temple is? 2 of those guys are basically on 1 year contracts with TO.
are you related to ben or something? are you on his payroll? Ive never heard a defense of such a horrible player. There is a reason why you might be the only person here who like ben as a player.
I will say this. I've been to a few games this year and the new arena is spectacular, in spite of poor on court play the arena experience is top notch. I'm sure they will have a good time.
He is part of "Classics 2 Record Set" with Chandler... like getting both the first and second Flying Burrito Brothers albums together for one low price.
He doesnt seem comfortable without the ball and doesnt quite have the aggressiveness or hasnt adjusted to run things with the ball in his hands. He seems to avoid the ball and thats not a good sign.
Doesnt help that nothing is run for him to get open he usually gets the ball in a bailout situation with a defender smoothering him.