12-03-2024, 03:05 PM
(12-03-2024, 02:53 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Worth noting that the reason for those deeper rotations was that Kidd was desperately searching for options that provided the combination of defense with willingness to shoot from the perimeter. Otherwise, we'd never have seen Hardy and THJ probably would've stayed benched, based on the way his regular season ended. I don't think that remotely reflects what is ideal or likely to happen in a world wherein some sort of plan is even mildly successful, personally.
I'm betting it will be 9, at most, and if it's more...I don't think that will be a good sign. 7-8 minutes isn't really enough to find the rhythm of the game and contribute.
It was a 9-10 man rotation in 2022 also. Safe to say it will be at least 9 deep. The 9 in bold are the clear 9.
Maxi getting playing time over Gafford in a number of games is where the 9-10 comes from. I agree that 7-8 minutes isn't enough to find a rhythm.
I could also see a scenario where Dinwiddie doesn't play and Grimes/Naji absorb the ~16 minutes of backup guard available. Still, leaving it to a 9-man rotation with Maxi getting 5-out minutes.