Clippers @ Kings Game Thread
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. Of course we got slaughtered on the boards (by at least a dozen), but I felt like I should exaggerate for emphasis. Any problems with that? 
You know what's wrong? The assumption that bench players have to play every game and will be crushed if they don't. You make it sound like Kevin's psyche is so fragile that he won't be able to cope. That is patently untrue. Kevin is fine with Cuttino joining the team and taking some of his minutes. He's a rookie. He knows he's going to have to work his way up the food chain. Would he rather be on the court? OF COURSE. Is it going to scar him or is he going to take some kind of negative message? Don't be ridiculous.
As far as second-guessing RA on having Bibby on the court, I think he did the right thing. We want Cat to get used to playing with the starters because he's our newest starter. Bibby was able to be productive even though his shots weren't falling, which might have actually been good in the long run. Let Cat get into the flow when one of our other shooters isn't having a good night. There will be other nights when Bibby is red hot and someone else cools off. They are going to be playing as a TEAM.
As far as second-guessing RA on having Bibby on the court, I think he did the right thing. We want Cat to get used to playing with the starters because he's our newest starter. Bibby was able to be productive even though his shots weren't falling, which might have actually been good in the long run. Let Cat get into the flow when one of our other shooters isn't having a good night. There will be other nights when Bibby is red hot and someone else cools off. They are going to be playing as a TEAM.
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Your question is irrelevant. It isn't about playing well during a game to earn MORE playing time. It's about playing well when the coach feels you're what the team needs whenever he feels you're needed.
Kevin is a rookie. R-O-O-K-I-E. He is in his first year in the NBA. He is doing very well. And will undoubtedly do better in the future. In addition to Kevin, we have a whole bunch of other new players. RA is trying to give them a fair look to see what they're capable of doing.
Little league coaches rotate players in at random just so they get playing time and their feelings aren't hurt. This isn't little league and Kevin isn't going to be hurt because he didn't play tonight.
RA played the players tonight that he wanted to play. He started Cat because Cat was brought in to be our replacement starting 2-guard. He played Mo because Mo needed to get back on the horse, so to speak. He played Eddie to back-up Mike because Eddie is technically the only other PG we have on the roster.
It's not really that complicated. And it's definitely not about a player getting his feelings hurt. Kevin knows the way the NBA works and he knows he's a rookie. What you don't see is the amount of time the trainers spend with him, working with him and bringing him along slowly. They aren't slighting him in the least.
Your question is irrelevant. It isn't about playing well during a game to earn MORE playing time. It's about playing well when the coach feels you're what the team needs whenever he feels you're needed.
Kevin is a rookie. R-O-O-K-I-E. He is in his first year in the NBA. He is doing very well. And will undoubtedly do better in the future. In addition to Kevin, we have a whole bunch of other new players. RA is trying to give them a fair look to see what they're capable of doing.
Little league coaches rotate players in at random just so they get playing time and their feelings aren't hurt. This isn't little league and Kevin isn't going to be hurt because he didn't play tonight.
RA played the players tonight that he wanted to play. He started Cat because Cat was brought in to be our replacement starting 2-guard. He played Mo because Mo needed to get back on the horse, so to speak. He played Eddie to back-up Mike because Eddie is technically the only other PG we have on the roster.
It's not really that complicated. And it's definitely not about a player getting his feelings hurt. Kevin knows the way the NBA works and he knows he's a rookie. What you don't see is the amount of time the trainers spend with him, working with him and bringing him along slowly. They aren't slighting him in the least.
While those gathered at my house for the game were a little disappointed that Kev didn't get in, we were thrilled with the win. KEV is a competitor, and he would love to be on the floor all the time, but I believe he knows his "status" on this team, AND he will learn from nights like tonight.
Though I may not always agree with RA, He knows what HE wants to accomplish at a given time, and you just can't complain about a win.
RA knows what Kev is capable of; more importantly, KEV knows what Kev is capable of.......It will all work out in the end.
Though I may not always agree with RA, He knows what HE wants to accomplish at a given time, and you just can't complain about a win.
RA knows what Kev is capable of; more importantly, KEV knows what Kev is capable of.......It will all work out in the end.
Yes, RA has an agenda. He needs to get the W while accomplishing a lot of other things within the game. You are right, hoodie, can't complain about the W.
I especially like your "highlighted" portion above. It was time to throw the Cat into the mix and give him "get comfortable with" time while playing with the starters. Kev has had his time and he proved to RA that he can be counted on when RA puts him into the game. It will happen again, and once again Special K will be ready. Of that, I have no doubt.
I especially like your "highlighted" portion above. It was time to throw the Cat into the mix and give him "get comfortable with" time while playing with the starters. Kev has had his time and he proved to RA that he can be counted on when RA puts him into the game. It will happen again, and once again Special K will be ready. Of that, I have no doubt.
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