Time to crank it up! Training Camp thoughts

[NotDeadYet]

Hayward knew he had to get stronger even before the draft and has been working on it. I have no doubt he will continue to do so, even during the season.
Coach will play him based on how he practices. If Hayward is consistant in practice like Wesley Matthews was, he will earn his way into the regular rotation just like Wesley did. Sloan does not hold guys back just because they are rookies. Most rookies are gonna start slow; they may take a year or more for the light bulb to come all the way on, but some, like Matthews, are quick studies. Sloan has already commented on how basketball-smart Hayward is, so I expect Hayward to be in the regular rotation very early in the season. How much AK has to play PF and how much Miles has to play at SG will all factor into this.
Another point Deron made in a blog was that Price is a very good defender at SG, despite being only 6'2". He is strong down low, a la the 6'1" Derek Fisher, so isn't easily pushed around. I don't expect to see him a lot at SG, but I think he and Watson would make a potent "small ball" backcourt combo! He would be a much more effective player without having the pressure of figuring out the PG position. He was effective as a SG before he came here...

 

[Stifle Tower]

I can promise you that Bell will play 28 minimum.

Bell (28)
AK (30)
CJ (26)
Hayward (12)

When I say 3 man rotation I mean 3 guys will play the majority of the minutes. Hayward will still play but very little.

I just think that is what Sloan will do. Every year he plays our starters more minutes than he should. He wears them out before the playoffs start. Than teams like the Lakers and Spurs play them less during the season than play them a ton in the playoffs. I am just going off history. Sloan doesn't think playoffs are different than the regular season in terms of rotation it seems (unless injuries occur).

I see AK getting 12 mins at PF, so that leaves a rotation at the 2/3 of:

AK 18 (30 total counting PF)
Raja 28
CJ 30
Hayward 15
Evans/Price 5

I think we'll see a 2 PG offense part of the time. Sloan will want to give Price some time. Evans will also play some in blow outs. Contrary to what was said, I think Sloan does what most others do; you play 10-11 guys early and then after the break, you cut it down to 8-9 as you push for the playoffs. Also, I think if/when Okur returns, you'll see players getting fewer minutes. Injuries are what forces the heavy minutes. With everyone healthy, there won't be enough minutes to go around. But that will be o.k. with most if the team is winning.

 

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