Toronto Raptors: Starting Lineup Change Incoming?
Julian makes the case for a starting lineup change. Also: a break down of the games against the Spurs and the Thunder.
0:00 – Intro
0:12 – Starting Swap
10:27 – Player Spotlights
16:15 – Final Thoughts
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5 Comments
17:05 – that was a stress test lineup to start the 4th. I understood what Darko was trying. Also to give BI and Scottie rest.
This is more about data gather for Darko.
I truly think we could have won by 20 if played Darko coached like it was a playoff game.
If it works, it's great info, if bad, you just created a clutch situations for the original starters.
Maybe they want video on, and bring it up practice, makes the transition to Ja'kobe starting easier.
Then you pitch RJ that he Jakob can run the bench lineup,remember that duo vs Boston, in the Immanuel Quickley mold.
And IQ plays the RJ role with the starter.
I like Jakobe. Rightfully took Gradey minutes. RJs defense was so bad last night.
18:44 – This is where I think you're missing the bigger picture.
This is info gathering, at worse , you create a clutch situation.
If you think you're making the playoffs, use the some of the regular season games as testing ground. Oppenets think you can't hold leads, that's perfect heading to the playoffs.
Then he unveils his true lineups.
I truly feel like I understand Darko. You want to win, but also want to develop, and learn. Again, I think we could have won by double digtis, but you're not learning much.
RJ Barrett shooting a 15 ft pull up jumper challenge = impossible
Why couldnt the Raptors just make CP3 play PG, then IQ would play the 2-guard, and make RJ be the 6th man.