Phasing In Reggie J

[mercury]

Since he's knocking on the door it might be a good time to talk about what's the best course here. Should SVG hand him the keys and say win or lose it's your show... or does he have him come in off the bench until he shows he can play at game speed.
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[zeebneeb]

Since he's knocking on the door it might be a good time to talk about what's the best course here. Should SVG hand him the keys and say win or lose it's your show... or does he have him come in off the bench until he shows he can play at game speed.
The answers might have been different 3 days ago

hand him the keys and set him loose, just have a minutes restriction depending on how he feels, and his endurance.

Anything else makes no sense to me. This isnt a "QB" decision as he is the best gaurd on the team, and one if the leagues best pg's. Also its not like the team is 18-2, or 15-5, they are .500

[MrBigShot]

I agree with Zeeb. Start him and gradually increase his minutes.

[coordinator0]

I'm fine with bringing him along somewhat slowly off the bench. Let him work up to game-shape. We all know Jackson's condition has never been a great strength of his so I wouldn't want to put a ton on his plate right away. Just let him rest up until the 4th quarter for now.

[joedumars1]

If he's 100% hand it to him. Then play by ear game by game until he's in better game shape.

I'm just hoping that he learned a little from Ish. Pass and your teammates can handle the ball too

[Cowology]

I wouldn't exactly object if we started him right away and then slowly increased his minutes, but I'd rather see him come off the bench the first few games.

Our last 2 W's we've had 30 pt 1st-quarters and I think it's important we try and keep that early game momentum going. Get off to a good start and then work Reggie into the game. We've already exceeded most peoples expectations without him and are in remarkably good shape with regards to our record; no need to force anything here.

[Blkbrd671]

Since he's knocking on the door it might be a good time to talk about what's the best course here. Should SVG hand him the keys and say win or lose it's your show... or does he have him come in off the bench until he shows he can play at game speed.
The answers might have been different 3 days ago

We can discuss what the best course is ,but i'd rather discuss what is going to happen. Seems SVG to be letting his practice performance determine whether he's game ready. I have never been to a practice or understand what, if anything, translates to the game, but i would venture to guess that if SVG says he's good to go, its not going to be for spot minutes. It would seem if that was the plan, RJ would be coming off the bench right now.


I assume that there is going to be a adjustment period, but according to SVG he doesn't expect a large adjustment. What i am most curious about is if RJ can bring anything defensively at the point of attack .

[ElectricMayhem]

I think we should bring him along slowly - just a little bit at the time, slowly increasing the amount. For the first couple of games we can throw his arms out there. Once they are used to the game, add the head, shoulders, the torso, and after a week or two, add his injured knee to the mix. With the rest of his body already up to speed and having played a few games, it should help his knee to acclimate soon.

[mattao313]

I feel like we should bring him in slow off the bench first, I like the ball movement we're trying to implement in the 1st unit. I don't want him to disturb that with his endless pnr. I want him to incorporate his pnr game into the offense not totally dominate it with it.

[Pharaoh]

I'm guessing SVG wouldn't have RJ suit up if he's not 100%, especially in December

That means RJ likely returns as a starter and plays 30 minutes

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[russkopp]

Reggie is our top 2 player and best offensive player. You ask him what he wants (starting w/minutes watch or bench) and say "ok".

[Billl]

If he's ready to play, he our starter. The sooner you get him back out there with the starting group, the sooner they will round back into shape as a unit. Putting him out there with bench guys just prolongs the process.

[Redeemed]

His conditioning is going to be behind and he's got asthma, so I expect him them to start him and monitor his minutes

[Darko Miliminutes]

If he's playing, he's starting. He'll rest early and often. Starting though.

[Liqourish]

Start him and sub him early and often. There is not dilemma here. He's the starting PG.

[DeKroit]

Start him so Drummond can stop pouting.

[mattao313]

Will Reggie mess up the defense? Ish has be vastly superior to Reggie's matador defense.

[ComboGuardCity]

Phase in? More like phase out amirite?

[Scout Taron]

Start him and sub him early and often. There is not dilemma here. He's the starting PG.

Yep. Gotta get back him into the swing of things and allow Ish to get used to working with the bench unit full time.

Starters can help carry Reggie as he adjusts back, we have a pretty easy stretch until GSW in late December.

[ElectricMayhem]

I do feel a little bad that we have Beno tied to the mast (bench) now that Reggie is back. His play was huge with Jackson out. Our third string PG is an upgrade over last year's 2nd string.