« Reply #53 on: November 12, 2016, 07:45:25 PM »
I disagree. Starting Smart sets the tone defensively. I love Jaylen, but he's not ready to start.
Brown's our backup small forward. I'm looking for balance. Smart's off the bench unless Bradley or Isaiah get hurt or traded.
Small ball didn't work with Doc and it probably won't work here.
Jaylen is special. He should be allowed to work through rookie mistakes like Marcus did. Jaylen Brown is obviously our best player.
Smart has the size and defensive ability to play the three and he's a better player than Jaylen currently.
Jaylen Brown
is special, but he's not our best player. Not yet. He's the 10th man on this team currently.
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My biases, in order of fervor:
Pro:
Smart, Brown, Hayward, Tatum, Kemba, Grant Williams, Sleepy Williams, Edwards!
Anti:
Kanter, Semi, Theis, Poierier