A Few Thoughts on Mavs 103, Celtics 109

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I watch that game and it's beyond me how JJ Barea and Boban Marjanovic don't get a shot.  No shot, no time, no rotations.

JJ produces just about every time he's on the floor, makes clutch shots, plays and passes that guys like THJ and young Jalen B.  don't make consistently. 
Boban is a guy the Celtics have ZERO answer for on offense at this point while defensively its not like you're stopping Kemba and Tatum anyway, the Celtics are still scoring, so how about creating a mismatch the other way?

I'm sure you have strong reasoning for keeping these proven vets glued to the bench in what looks like very winnable games, but  ...

JJB doesn't have the role you want him to have. He's probably the 3rd best player on the team but it seems pretty clear that for this time of the year, for this team, the priority of player development is ranked above using JJB to win games. We've seen JJB come in to give the team a shot in the arm periodically, which also gets him some burn to keep the rust off, but my thought is that in Luka's absence the opportunity for some Brunson development (including learning to close games) trumps the JJB save shot.

Late in the season it may be different. In fact, who knows, but we might see JJB worked into the rotation leading in to the playoffs. Or maybe he remains a trump card even then. But at that point the JJB trump card would be played with less hesitance and might take priority over player development. 

For Boban, I've seen what you've written about him in the past, and it just looks like you and Rick aren't on the same page regarding how Boban should be used. Sorry pal.