Think of it the same as the trend in baseball of having an opener pitcher.

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Dec 6, 2023
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Or a boxers jab before throwing the big punches.

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Jaxson Robinson is our best player. He needs to start every game. I predict this

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:37am

Why does it matter if he starts?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:41am

Why not bring Steph curry off the bench then by the same logic?

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:42am

What "same logic" do you mean?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:43am

You’re saying why does he need to start. It’s like asking why Steph needs to

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:46am

But he already has top 5 minutes. Why does it matter?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:48am

Idk I just don’t know a team in the NBA that has their best player come off the

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:50am

And I just don’t know a team in the NBA that is currently undefeated and …

icecougar

12/6/23 3:28am

There are more shots available with the second unit than with the first.

dYrtbYkerYder

12/6/23 9:31am

Ginobili!

Michicoug

12/6/23 4:56am

Saying ginobli was better than Duncan and Parker is a bold take. Remember, the

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:14am

Many said John Havlicek was best player for NBA Champ Celtics. Red Auerbach's "best 6th man in the world" came off bench

roseyscenario

12/6/23 9:38am

I also think he fits in with Saunders and Akili so well. They each know their roles.

Tweege

12/6/23 8:32am

So using your logic…

icecougar

12/6/23 3:47am

Nope. His logic is way simpler. Your best player should start. I cant think

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:16am

Yes. This.

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:21am

Starters play the most minutes. And for our team I see him more as a Steph type

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 12:47am

Apparently not always?

yahtzee

12/6/23 12:49am

He already plays the most minutes. At least top 3 on the team

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 1:03am

Top 3 isn't the most. #1 would be the most.

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:17am

Thank you, Big Ute. I didn't think I needed to explain that

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 9:41am

He either plays the most minutes or doesn't. You said he plays the most minutes

boctabulous

12/6/23 11:39am

4th

JOPE

12/6/23 8:24am

True. By less than one minute. And he didn't play that one half

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 9:51am

You're right. If we start him, we can work around that rule that says under no

cybercoug

12/6/23 9:47am

Who said anything about that rule?

boctabulous

12/6/23 11:40am

What does that have to do with the price of chocolate milk in Provo???

icecougar

12/6/23 3:22am

You're applying NBA logic to the college game.

CaughtForaTouchdown

12/6/23 9:22am

That’d probably work fine with the right game plan.

canofpicante

12/6/23 11:42am

Because it likely matters to him

JoeExotic

12/6/23 5:47am

I don’t really understand why it’s important that all the best players “start”.

royal_blue

12/6/23 12:44am

Why? He comes in at the 14 minute mark and never comes out. Pope likes his

gp232

12/6/23 12:44am

He is averaging 16.6 PPG with a 47.2 FG% (43.8% from 3). This man can shoot!

JosephAllenMaldonado

12/6/23 12:44am

Current rotation works great. Don't mess up a good thing.

Zman

12/6/23 12:56am

^^^this! If we continue with our current rotation it's gonna force opposing...

Tio

12/6/23 7:29am

Killer. 👍🏼

APowerfulY

12/6/23 7:59am

Agree, we know Jax is great coming off the bench we don't know how it would

Agaricus

12/6/23 8:21am

I don't know why so many on CB are getting hung up on that - it doesn't matter

Adam_Pontipee

12/6/23 12:58am

You don't think Pope knows the talent and value of Robinson?

LifeLongLakerFan

12/6/23 1:02am

Jax is being played very effectively. Obviously.

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 2:37am

These ain't season'd vets we're dealing with. They're very talented young men.

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 2:59am

I agree with most of this, but I don't think there is any way Knell gets his

Lifer

12/6/23 7:56am

The problem is we really need someone besides Jax who can create offense

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 8:02am

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cassYman

12/6/23 2:47am

JR2 should start!

cassYman

12/6/23 2:49am

Strange how this take seems to be the best, simplest explanation, yet people

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:28am

RE: Jaxson Robinson is our best player. He needs to start every game. I predict

TTEX

12/6/23 4:13am

One of my favorite things this year is watching this team play very well and

ybecausethatswhy

12/6/23 5:31am

In Pope we trust. Let him decide.

MajorZeus

12/6/23 6:36am

I mean yes, clearly what he has been doing this year is working but I’m just

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:29am

Think of it the same as the trend in baseball of having an opener pitcher.

CouchPotato

12/6/23 6:43am

No.

WiCougarman

12/6/23 6:46am

Would johnson or waterman be coming off the bench if Robinson was starting?

boctabulous

12/6/23 7:20am

Probably Knell

JoeExotic

12/6/23 9:43am

Some players thrive off the bench. My son was a perpetual starter then they

carmelcougar

12/6/23 6:55am

How would that make our team better? Please explaiin

niqmadu

12/6/23 7:22am

I think the OP is simply pointing out that every other team in every sport

boctabulous

12/6/23 8:01am

You can read above. But as a starter he would get even more minutes. Hopefully

StraightOuttaOrem

12/6/23 9:32am

because maybe those extra minutes have a tradeoff. maybe he is playing the

niqmadu

12/6/23 11:57am

You do not have to play the first minute to still get top five minute amounts

Big Daddy D

12/6/23 2:23pm

Unlike many on CB, I assume our coaches know what they’re doing. Know the team

NYC and Japan

12/6/23 7:51am

Thanks coach. Make sure you email Pope and let him know his mistakes

kaladin58

12/6/23 8:05am

Don't fix it if it ain't broke. It's working just fine.

ImuaKahuku

12/6/23 8:51am

Fans seem to LOVE it when starter caliber players come off the bench

dixieutahbyuzag

12/6/23 9:14am

How did it rob him from having a better career? Would starting have

Agaricus

12/6/23 9:28am

Would have given him more all-star appearances and more money.

dixieutahbyuzag

12/6/23 9:42am

My grandpa started at Center for ASU back in the day. He said that he always

25mphman

12/6/23 9:46am

Maybe. But think of how famous Jax could become if he's the leading scorer on a top 10 team, from the bench! Remember

roseyscenario

12/6/23 9:26am

He's currently our best scorer. Best player is debatable.

CougarBreath

12/6/23 9:37am

RE: Jaxson Robinson is our best player. He needs to start every game. I predict

GoCougs32

12/6/23 9:45am

I predict JR will start some games once conference play begins. The Knell-Hall

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 12:00pm

Doubt minutes will change at all for major rotation players when Jax starts. Hall & Knell will play same amount.

roseyscenario

12/6/23 12:18pm

Could well be right. My theory is you don't want Knell & Hall playing too long

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 12:42pm

Hall is plenty fast and laterally quick. Can be paired with anyone.

Big Daddy D

12/6/23 2:25pm

Slower than Trey and Jaxson and Richie.

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 2:34pm

He defends with more quickness than Jaxson does. JR might be faster but

Big Daddy D

12/6/23 4:19pm

As most coaches will tell you, good D is effort. JR needs better effort. And

Forzaitalia

12/6/23 4:26pm

I agree with you on all that. Hall fights through the high pick really well.

Big Daddy D

12/7/23 12:41pm

Trust Pope with the team chemistry on the floor. His minutes aren't bad.

Yes

12/6/23 9:47am

Maybe he’s the best because he comes off the bench. Who knows. And I don’t really care. Just keep winning.

eyebleedblu

12/6/23 10:18am

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Us fans really find anything to complain about.

Ned Schneebly

12/6/23 10:23am

There’s more to strategy than put your best scorers on the floor first.

canofpicante

12/6/23 11:41am

They talked about this on the broadcast. Pope says that Robinson is fine with it

Powerbait DPM

12/6/23 12:12pm

Our best player since Jimmer

aaronmania

12/6/23 12:50pm

Could be within his reach this season, anyway.

SinkingQuffa

12/6/23 12:53pm

Jax is playing great...let's change things up!! Gotta love CB 😂

TaysomJimmerEraCoug

12/6/23 5:46pm

Yeah, we are winning games consistently by 30 points...so let's stop doing what

King of Y

12/6/23 10:26pm

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