We knew coming into the season that the Martin/Budinger starting wing rotation was a disaster defensively. Chandler parsons turned out to be a great utility guy in the starting lineup next to Martin with his hustle, length and basketball IQ. Inserting a rookie 2nd round pick 8th game into the season is something Rick Adelman would NEVER EVER EVER do.
One of Adelman's biggest weaknesses was his loyalty to aging veterans. Dreamshook said it best
DreamShook34 wrote:McHale has no loyalties; probably the only thing he has over Rick Adelman as a coach. Mchale will bench you if you aren't preforming. Adelman will ride under preforming players to defeat.
Chase Budinger went from starting to being out of the rotation. Terrence Williams went from being the 6th man to DNP. Jordan Hill went from starting and someone Mchale gushed about all summer long to being our 4th/5th big.
Whether we make the playoffs or not, he's made some brilliant moves. He may never be a great X and O coach but i'm impressed by how decisive, how willing he is to shuffle the roster in hope of finding a working combination.