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I realise in order to trade Mike, he has to play. That's obvious. But eventually starting? And 30+ minutes a game? No.
Grant made a comment late in the 3rd that Theus is putting the projected starting 5 on the floor to see how they play. My question, was why are some players automatically assumed to start? Aren't the best players with the best rotation supposed to play? What makes Bibby, Artest, and Martin automatically starters? Seriously, if a certain team/lineup plays more competitive basketball without them, then why do they get to start? Yes, I realise it takes time to adjust, because they haven't taken the floor together this season, but they did take the floor together the majority of last year, and when they are on the floor, I see the same team I did last season.
Why can't they take the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach? And don't say because of money, because Theus made the call to bench KT, which I was all for, so if he can do that with KT making 8 mil, he can do that with other players.
IMO, Mike and Ron need to play limited minutes. Mike and Ron need to play the same (or less) minutes as Beno and Salmons, IMO. For all the fans that want this team in the playoffs this year: it isn't going to matter. They aren't making a title run, so this season is all about NEXT season. It should be about the youth and the players that made this team change. It should be about Hawes, Douby, Garcia and Williams getting at least 25 minutes a game, because the youth is the future, and the present season is meaningless.
This is a totally different team, and fans need to realise why. Theus has done a great job of making this team competitive, and motivating guys. Garica, Salmons, and Beno brought the team a new attitude this season, and the Kings need to move forward and not backwards. I don't see why Reggie has to force Ron and Mike into the starting lineup. This team has turned a corner for the better, and I don't see a reason why it has to turn back.
Grant made a comment late in the 3rd that Theus is putting the projected starting 5 on the floor to see how they play. My question, was why are some players automatically assumed to start? Aren't the best players with the best rotation supposed to play? What makes Bibby, Artest, and Martin automatically starters? Seriously, if a certain team/lineup plays more competitive basketball without them, then why do they get to start? Yes, I realise it takes time to adjust, because they haven't taken the floor together this season, but they did take the floor together the majority of last year, and when they are on the floor, I see the same team I did last season.
Why can't they take the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach? And don't say because of money, because Theus made the call to bench KT, which I was all for, so if he can do that with KT making 8 mil, he can do that with other players.
IMO, Mike and Ron need to play limited minutes. Mike and Ron need to play the same (or less) minutes as Beno and Salmons, IMO. For all the fans that want this team in the playoffs this year: it isn't going to matter. They aren't making a title run, so this season is all about NEXT season. It should be about the youth and the players that made this team change. It should be about Hawes, Douby, Garcia and Williams getting at least 25 minutes a game, because the youth is the future, and the present season is meaningless.
This is a totally different team, and fans need to realise why. Theus has done a great job of making this team competitive, and motivating guys. Garica, Salmons, and Beno brought the team a new attitude this season, and the Kings need to move forward and not backwards. I don't see why Reggie has to force Ron and Mike into the starting lineup. This team has turned a corner for the better, and I don't see a reason why it has to turn back.
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