We just took it to number 8 from the word go with only a few minutes lapse. I like the idea of bring Dilly and Reed of the bench when the other team is trying to get a second wind. Starters get a break, Reed and Dilly are unleashed on a slightly worn team and get their motors rolling. Win win for everybody.
It's been from Game 1. Some have been pushing a "Reed is being disrespected/undervalued" by Cal because he's a "Kentucky boy" when it's not even remotely true or even there. Cal has done nothing but praise Reed. Jeff isn't upset over his minutes. I don't see the issue here. You know we're back when this is what we are bitching about.
The point was that he started the second half and we exploded and blew Miami out of the gym. Throwing a wrench in everyone's coming off the bench "magic." Not why he started the second half. Cats were only up 5 at half.
The real point is it doesn't matter. We were on fire Tuesday. We might try the exact same thing again tomorrow and it not work. Every game is different. We are great when Reed is on the court. With DJ and Edwards getting better, we're good when he's not as well. Don't screw with what is currently working. When it stops working, re-evalutate.
This. We absolutely need DJ to be successful for us to get where we want to go. Reed will get his minutes, points, steals, rebounds, etc. and deservedly so.
Why, the team is the important part and the rotation and chemistry is off the charts right now.
I understand your logic. It’s certainly debatable on both sides. It’s a great “problem” to have at least.
We are just debating it. No one is unhappy right now- except you of course.
I like 27 pts. 8 reb, 10 assists, 5 steals off bench.
Surely you aren't upset that we are having a discussion on a discussion board
The ignore feature is the best thing since the internet. I can put each of these “Reed should be starting” posters on ignore which really weeds out the pitiful posters and then I only see the real quality about our team and not individualism. If y’all haven’t tried the ignore ya really oughtta
Spoken like a person who has never played any sport in their life.
I don't think anyone is saying "Reed can only play good off the bench." They're saying things are going so well, do we really need to mess with it? I really don't care who starts. I care that we win. As long as we look this good and keep winning, Cal can start Brendan Canada for all I care. If we're having issues, let's back up and look at it.
Unfortunately, as we've seen, Cal will sometimes get things backwards and impose his own twisted version that says ... "IF IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED THEN BREAK IT".
There's just so much of it.
You should preface your next Calipari demise prediction with you are just debating. Funny how you get huffy when someone doesn’t agree with you. I just proved starting him adds unnecessary risk and you teared up. Hmmm
I am surely not. I just demonstrated how silly the idea is and you obviously got upset. You and Ortho need quiet time to cope with an opposing point of view?
We just beat #8 by 20+. And we're still discussing how the starting lineup isn't what people think it should be.
I am not “huffy” with anyone here my friend. Carry on, UK is exciting again, and we all should be ecstatic.
This will end up being the best starting five in america soon enough if Cal permits it.
I expect we'll see this group together some as soon as Saturday. But Edwards over Reeves in your starting lineup? I can't agree with that. I don't even think that's a close question. In fact, would statistics and/or your own eye-test even support Edwards starting over Theiro at this point?
It does not matter who starts. Winning is what is important.
