Could the starters buy into the bench?

[PtldPlatypus]

He's shown a track record of relying on starters too much. Until he proves it when it counts, then it's just him placating the media and us. Not buying it.

In his playoff season in Milwaukee, he had only three starters playing over 31+ mpg, and he had 5 reserves that averaged 14.9 mpg or more. The next (injury-plagued) season saw 7 players averaging 25+ mpg.

When he's had multiple bench players who can contribute, he's allowed them to do so. He hasn't had that to date in Portland; he appears to have that now.

 

[BlazerWookee]

We traded Statbo away years ago...