02-24-2020, 04:57 PM
(02-24-2020, 03:50 PM)fifteenth Wrote: This isn't a completely new discussion. We've been saying that they want the young guys to learn how to do it since these 4th quarter struggles started. The absence of JJB in closing situations has been one of the most obvious pieces of evidence that this is the case.Agreed.
It is interesting to continue to assess the situation as the season transpires. As someone pointed out, Rick has made an effort to motivate the players (and possibly appease the fans) by encouraging the squad to climb as high in the standings as they can. But in terms of whether that is truly the organizational priority, sitting both Luka and KP for this game tells us all we need to know.