My take is Thibs/Bryant are working it thru. Winning is what matters and since Jhart came they are doing with a rotation that makes sense.
Fans want to replace players when they feel there is an alternative.
Same for the coach.
Reality is money talks and RJ has a contract and everyone a desire to succeed. My take is RJ is still being groomed.
Its possible with Brunson, and Randle kicks it another gear RJ does not know/understand/grow into a role and he is forcing it.
His contract validates him to a certain extent and the pressure to perform up to it.
Randle got messed up last year. This year it took a month but he figured it out and he is on an even hire trajectory than two years ago.
I don’t know were RJ goes from here, or next year. I see his minutes reduced and he is responding with better playmaking and the shooting is coming along. Game vs. Pels was very nice.
Im my opinion Coaches seem ok with him taking offensive fouls and going hard to the basket. I think he is being coached and groomed to take over at times. Young players hit walls before taking the next step. IQ has done this and RJ looks like he took two steps back and regrouping.
Prediction? Jhart is resigned and one of IQ-Grimes-RJ is traded over the summer. I like all three. Two are exceeding draft status and one is always a bit behind. Funny, RJ is still the youngest of the is group. Only Deuce is younger by a month.
2/26/2023 12:22 PM