ScoobyDoo,
So basically you want everybody to play? You want Sam to play. Eddie to play. TA to play. Glen Davis to play. I'm presuming you don't want Posey or Powe benched. You want everybody to play ......
I agree to an extent. I did find myself wondering, why is Big Baby in right now in the fourth quarter? Where was Powe? Where was Perk? And, really, where has House been the whole playoffs? He is the real question mark-- I would really like to see him play more, just as he did in the regular season. But then again, I can also see why all of these things happened, which is why I sometimes question Doc, but ultimately support him. Besides, I often come to the conclusion... what right do I have to criticize the coach of my favorite team, just because I am a super passionate fan? I certainly couldn't do any better, and I have a feeling that no one on this board could, unless there is a former player or experienced NBA coach hiding secretly among us.
First of all, I certainly don't blame Doc for giving Cassell minutes. Mostly everyone on this board love the pick up when it happened, and it just so happens that he has majorly helped us win a few games at home. He is the veteran leader that Rondo needed, and I don't buy into the theory that he is hurting Rondo's play. Rondo has still played better than expected in the playoffs this year, and as much as Cassell talks, you have to believe that he talks Rondo's head off with positive advice.
As far as Baby playing last night, Brown was playing so well that Doc didn't want to take him out for Perk or Powe, and I'm sure he must have been a little miffed at the play of some of his other bigs, so he probably thought, why not bring in a young guy maybe to spice it up a bit. The thing is, people blame Doc for not playing players, and blame Doc for playing players if they play badly. It certainly can't be his fault if they play badly. Maybe he could do a better job of subbing them out quickly if they are hindering the team, but he has to give them a chance. My major complaint is House's lack of run, as I would like to see him be the first sub for Ray.
But here is the thing, one positive I always take out of this roster. At least we have enough depth to wonder why some people aren't playing. Of course Doc can't play the whole rotation, but at least this team is good enough for us to complain when certain people don't get to play. All of these players could gain major minutes for every team in the league, we have so much depth. But playoffs are different, everyone knows that, and he just can't play everyone consistent minutes, besides the big three and major bench guys like Posey, Sam, and PJ, and for the most part, Powe.
Do I think that Doc is a little inconsistent with his rotations, sure. But all I know is that Doc knows a lot more about matchups, etc. than anyone else on here, so until you spend a whole year in that team huddle and at their practices, I really don't see how you can completely blame everything on Doc. There are so many factors that go into each game and each series and each matchup. I just think you have to give him some credit for leading this group to and through the playoffs.