I know Richie doesn't think JMike is going to see many minutes, but he sure looks like a leader out there capable of giving the team something.
In no way am I saying that JMike is getting minutes ahead of Harper and JWill. But it sure looks like he’s not going to be afraid to fight and earn more minutes than were slotting him.Context matters - Harper isn't playing.
Assuming either Harper or JWill are on the floor at all times, not sure whst that something would be JMike would provide.
Alternatively, assuming nobody has a spot already "guaranteed", these brief videos seems to imply are we sure JWill should be ahead of JMike?
Cliff on many possessions was out of the paint setting high screens.Amazing what moving the ball looks like when there's no one required to clog up the paint area and the bigs can set screens on the perimeter and make passes (Dortch, Martini, Grant, Sommerville).
You can't drive and dish/playmake, with the paint always occupied......
The reality is injuries happen. In addition they are going to be very careful with Harper coming off injuries. I would not expect Bailey or Harper to play through most injuries.In no way am I saying that JMike is getting minutes ahead of Harper and JWill. But it sure looks like he’s not going to be afraid to fight and earn more minutes than were slotting him.