He proves his worthiness every game. He is this team's MVP.
Reed has to start.
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I think he may be the MVP but I don’t think it’s imperative that he start. The energy and chemistry he and Dilly bring is awesome off the bench. If both units are playing well, it’ll be a knockout one two punch.
That being said he BETTER be in there finishing games, or I’m screaming at the TV.
That being said he BETTER be in there finishing games, or I’m screaming at the TV.
He gets starter minutes, so whether he is in the game first 4 minutes or not is a mute point. He is tied at 3rd most minutes per game. I do love his game.
Every possession counts in the tournament but we’ll spot the opponent a lead at the media timeout so that Edwards can start and be happy.
Who cares? No player on the team gets 40 mins and hes getting more or as much than any other gaurd. Why is this such an obsession if he gets rest 3 minutes in vs at the start? Oh no, he didn't get to give high fives under dark lights.
He's always on the floor at the end...when it matters
I think it works better when they come in and it just throws more on a team to deal with.
He's always on the floor at the end...when it matters
I think it works better when they come in and it just throws more on a team to deal with.
People like the OP blow my mind . He plays like a starter has said he prefers coming off bench and is in there when it matters . But sure yo right lol .
You must not understand how a basketball team works
Literally NO one said that? He’s getting the third most minutes. Seems like Reed and Jeff and Stacy are fine with him coming off the bench. We should be too.
You know I used to think....it doesnt matter who starts...its about the minutes and who finishes but......come SEC and definitely tourny time not starting in a hole is a very big deal imo......
time will tell but I hope I'm wrong it is doesnt end up hurting the team.
time will tell but I hope I'm wrong it is doesnt end up hurting the team.
so he is supposed to play 40 minutes every game ? gotcha
We lost to UNCW last time he started. Plus, he looks like a candidate for national sixth man of the year. How about we just leave things the way they are?
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Cal will say after the game, "Reed was winded at the end. I played him too much. Gotta limit his minutes going forward."
Do we HAVE to have this discussion every freaking day? For god's sake let it go!
Reed Seems happy and it’s working. No way we should sit Edwards right now because he needs to continue to build his confidence. He’s going to be very important to our success this season and Unless Justin asks to come off the bench, It wouldn’t be worth it as of right now. Now it’s a long season and we still have some things to work out so it may change, as of now, they’re playing some really good basketball and are coming together as a whole so no need to mess around with it in my opinion. Fantastic game tonight by all and everyone seems to be having a ball. Love this team guys, one of the funnest to watch in a long time. Since 15 I guess.
Just remember. When you come off the bench, you generally play the other teams 2nd unit.
Shep is going to be solid no matter who he plays. But when you watch the NBA, watch how much more efficient players become when they move to the 2nd unit. That's obviously exaggerated as NBA teams have clear stars and reserves. But if Shep starts that also means someone like Edwards gets the boost on the 2nd unit.
Shep is going to be solid no matter who he plays. But when you watch the NBA, watch how much more efficient players become when they move to the 2nd unit. That's obviously exaggerated as NBA teams have clear stars and reserves. But if Shep starts that also means someone like Edwards gets the boost on the 2nd unit.
These incessant threads need to stop right now.
Reed's role is perfect and the team is flourishing.
Reed's role is perfect and the team is flourishing.
That’s actually an interesting thought. Him and Dilly coming off the bench is working so no need to change it.
Starting doesn’t F’ing matter!!!!
Minutes matter! He’s 4th on the team in mpg. Could those stand to go up 4-5? Sure.
But all 4 of our guards are playing well, so to mess with the starting lineup and put that cohesiveness at risk is dangerously stupid.
Suppose going to the bench messes with Wagner or Reeves, and you then have just 2 or 3 of the guards playing well.
Minutes matter! He’s 4th on the team in mpg. Could those stand to go up 4-5? Sure.
But all 4 of our guards are playing well, so to mess with the starting lineup and put that cohesiveness at risk is dangerously stupid.
Suppose going to the bench messes with Wagner or Reeves, and you then have just 2 or 3 of the guards playing well.
We're stilllllll doing this? I guess we're running out of things to bitch about.
It just depends on if you're ok with being down early.
So your saying the other guards are so delicate they might crumble if they dont start, but it doesn’t matter who starts, got it.
He’s been our best player this year so I don’t get why people think it’s weird that threads like this keep popping up
Would it be screwing up the “very good 4-headed monster” if a lineup change meant the four guards played even more?
The issue is not whether Reed should replace either Wagner or Reeves in the starting lineup, but instead Edwards (at least until he starts playing better). After all, this team’s best lineup has plainly been the three guard lineup when Reeves is at the three spot and Reed is also on the floor.
I hardly think it controversial to suggest that a team should start the lineup that has actually played the best throughout the season.
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Again, there’s no need for either of our starting guards to lose their starting spot. I think the real question is whether Edwards should continue to start above Reed, not Reeves or Wagner.
And there’s a simple way for Edwards to shut that talk down: start playing like the player he was hyped to be when that spot was basically automatically handed to him upon arrival.
Exactly. I just don't get these Reed should start posters. We are averaging over 90 a game and both Sheppard and Dillingham bring amazing energy off the bench making it very difficult for opposing teams. The rotation is working great right now and posters like this OP want to mess with it. Was 96 points tonight not enough for you? Sorry, but I just get tired of these guys who have to complain no matter what. Sheppard and Dillingham both played more than 20 minutes in a blowout and accounted for 28 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists plus providing immediate high energy off the bench. I prefer keeping things as they are, it's working great.
I really don’t have a dog in the fight. I think Reed should start but I don’t care enough to have the discussion daily. What I find humorous is people like him saying it doesn’t matter who starts then crying stating it might upset the balance. Either it matters or it doesn’t but can’t have it both ways.
