The problem is that if Bibby plays less than before, he won't be in the same rythm, and by taking less shots, he's certainly less effective.
The 0.362 behind the line are his second career worst (except first year), and the 0.399 in FG% are his career worst. And he coincidently plays less than 30min for the first time.
He always took lots of shots, and suddenly, he has to shoot less.
But... for what it's worth, he's first in +/- per minute, and 3rd in overall +/-, behind Josh and Horford, while playing less.
LinkAlso 3rd in "Net On Court/Off Court" on 82games.
LinkAnd this is the impression I get looking at the games: even if he's less effective, it's most of the time on the court when ATL is better than the opponent team, a thing that is not the case of Crawford (even if Crawford plays more with the bench).
Crawford saved ATL on some games, Bibby didn't, but Crawford is the new Joe like I feared it in the beginning of the season, meaning ATL wins and loses with him.
I like the second offensive weapon he provide, but the way to use him is not the best at this moment, because the team depends too much on his performance.
And if Bibby was playing more, there's chance he would be in better shape.