I asked ChatGPT about Reed and Rob coming off the bench and here's what I got

[downthehatch]

First of all ChatGpt denies knowledge of anything that happened in the last two years, so we were limited to historical examples.

I started by asking: Can you give me examples of successful coaches who had one of their best players start on the bench?

Here's the answer:

Certainly! One notable example is Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Popovich is known for his strategic coaching style, and he has often brought key players off the bench, even though they are among the team's best players.

1. Manu Ginobili: Ginobili, a future Hall of Famer, spent a significant portion of his career coming off the bench for the Spurs, despite being one of the team's top players. Popovich utilized Ginobili's skills as a sixth man to provide an offensive spark, playmaking ability, and energy to the second unit. Ginobili's ability to thrive in this role contributed to the Spurs' success, including multiple NBA championships.
2. Tony Parker: While Parker was primarily a starter for most of his career with the Spurs, there were instances where Popovich brought him off the bench, particularly in later years as Parker's role evolved. Popovich used Parker's experience and scoring prowess to bolster the second unit and maintain a balanced rotation.
3. Bruce Bowen: Though not a star scorer like Ginobili or Parker, Bruce Bowen was a key defensive player for the Spurs during their championship runs in the 2000s. Popovich often started Bowen to provide lockdown defense on the opposing team's best perimeter player. However, Bowen's offensive limitations sometimes led Popovich to substitute him early in games for offensive-minded players.

These examples demonstrate Popovich's willingness to prioritize team balance, chemistry, and tactical flexibility over traditional notions of starting lineups. Despite having star-caliber players, he utilized them in roles that maximized the team's overall effectiveness and success.

I continued the dialogue a bit further and it mentioned some Phil Jackson examples, but this post is long enough already.

 

[Blisterpac]

First of all ChatGpt denies knowledge of anything that happened in the last two years, so we were limited to historical examples.

I started by asking: Can you give me examples of successful coaches who had one of their best players start on the bench?

Here's the answer:

Certainly! One notable example is Gregg Popovich, the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Popovich is known for his strategic coaching style, and he has often brought key players off the bench, even though they are among the team's best players.

1. Manu Ginobili: Ginobili, a future Hall of Famer, spent a significant portion of his career coming off the bench for the Spurs, despite being one of the team's top players. Popovich utilized Ginobili's skills as a sixth man to provide an offensive spark, playmaking ability, and energy to the second unit. Ginobili's ability to thrive in this role contributed to the Spurs' success, including multiple NBA championships.
2. Tony Parker: While Parker was primarily a starter for most of his career with the Spurs, there were instances where Popovich brought him off the bench, particularly in later years as Parker's role evolved. Popovich used Parker's experience and scoring prowess to bolster the second unit and maintain a balanced rotation.
3. Bruce Bowen: Though not a star scorer like Ginobili or Parker, Bruce Bowen was a key defensive player for the Spurs during their championship runs in the 2000s. Popovich often started Bowen to provide lockdown defense on the opposing team's best perimeter player. However, Bowen's offensive limitations sometimes led Popovich to substitute him early in games for offensive-minded players.

These examples demonstrate Popovich's willingness to prioritize team balance, chemistry, and tactical flexibility over traditional notions of starting lineups. Despite having star-caliber players, he utilized them in roles that maximized the team's overall effectiveness and success.

I continued the dialogue a bit further and it mentioned some Phil Jackson examples, but this post is long enough already.

I made a similar post before seeing yours. but mine asks the question, "what collegiate coach has ever had two top ten picks coming off the bench". As you know, the difference between collegiate and NBA talent levels is enormous. Perhaps, I'll ask ChatGPT my question to see how it responds.


UPDATE: I made my question to ChatGPT more specifically:

ME: "I have a simple question for fans and basketball historians. Has there ever been a collegiate basketball coach to have two top ten draft picks coming off the bench"?

ChatGPT:
"As of my last update in January 2022, there hasn't been a documented instance of a collegiate basketball coach having two top ten NBA draft picks coming off the bench simultaneously. Typically, top NBA draft picks are key starters and significant contributors to their collegiate teams. Coaches tend to utilize their top talents in starting roles to maximize their impact on the game. However, basketball history is vast, and there could be instances that have occurred since then that I'm not aware of. It's always good to double-check with the latest sources or experts in basketball history for the most accurate and up-to-date information."

 

[cathouse]

We need AI to be our next coach.

Any form of coaching intelligence would be an ................

 

[Fox2monk]

We need AI to be our next coach.

Any form of coaching intelligence would be an ................

Would be an… ask ChatGPT 😂

 

[Blisterpac]

We need AI to be our next coach.

Any form of coaching intelligence would be an ................

"Now that right there is funny, I don't care who you are" 😂