Being a starter is overrated...being on the floor at crunch time is a better measuring stick of what you are worth to a team.
This team has a strong tradition of 6th men. Those who come off the bench with pride and take over a game, not just kill time until [insert name] returns to the floor.
And when they are on the bench, they are working with the other players to help improve their game. Or, in this case, working with management to suggest adding players to the team.
I like IT...as stated, if he embraces that role, then hopefully he'll be a Celtic for a long time.
Rak