Per Bob Black and Chris Mooney, Golden is definitely out for the rest of the NIT. Francis may see some action, but it will be limited. Francis is still in a great deal of pain. Bob Black noted that it was a deep bone bruise. Golden could make his injury worse by playing. Francis would not make his injury worse just by playing.
Big is the key word.
I don’t really understand this sentiment. We’re still playing. Are you saying that you don’t think Francis can help us win more than the guys who would replace him, or that you would rather practice for next season than try to win tonight?
Is a 75% Francis better than 100% Wilson or Dji is I guess the question. To me, if Francis is not healthy enough to start than he is not a healthy enough to play.
yeah, I agree with this. I don't know the percentages, but you play the guys who give you the best chance to win. if Blake at whatever percentage isn't as effective as Isaiah and Dji, then don't play him. I don't see how limiting Blake's minutes or bringing him off the bench would be better for his effectiveness either. he's ready to go or he isn't. it's not about gutting it out. he took a bad fall and he may not be able to go.
Agreed. If he's not healthy, don't play him. If he can help us, for 15 or 40 minutes, play him. I'm not interested in spending time and effort to be in a postseason tournament if we're just going to use it as a glorified practice for next year. (Which I don't think we are doing.) Play to win, no matter what.
Agree. And if he's healthy enough to play, I'll take his minutes and potential over not having him in there. His value added seems more than others taking his minutes. Do what we can to win.
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