2021-2022 ROSTER TALK: [ARCHIVED]

[dirkfansince1998]

But, that's the whole point.

They NEED to fill that spot with someone who hits a very specific target. 

I have maintained for years that young players can be "developed" in practice and behind the scenes, but a lot of folks around here claim that ONLY in-game minutes count as development. Ironically, I suspect many of those people (not you) are the same who want Burke gone. 

But then, when the "young guy" who gets that spot doesn't play, because he wouldn't, of course, they'll be pissed. 

Burke is perfect, imo. A guy who CAN play, but who has the necessary experience, maturity and understanding of how the business works to realize why he isn't. I don't think ALL non-rotation roster spots should be used that way, but I do think that on THIS team, the non-ration GUARDS should probably be that type. 

Now, Boban? A center who can't get on the court, even when it's obvious the team needs help at center? That's a different story. Give HIS roster spot to a "young guy" big, sure.

So why Burke and not one of the hardship players that outperformed him?
Boban is just as useful (not at all) on the court but at least offers the Luka/locker room role. As mentioned. They want to keep Pinson and Boban for that reason. Both bring the same kind of maturity and aren´t complaining about their role. If they are keepers I don´t see a spot for Burke.