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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 148050, member: 485"] JB has evolved in a few ways, even late in his career. He adjusted the rotation to accommodate bench talent -- we haven't seen his typical 7.0 rotation in the past two years, partly because of the Melo/Keita tandem and also because CJ and James each bring something. (I know there were other years when he played 8 or 9.) Starting a frosh PF for 4 minutes (or Melo last year), and using a 4th guard to develop MCW, are innovations. The zone has more flex (still can get lit up by Seton Hall last year; by Louisville on occasion) -- I wonder if JB has learned from his international experience with the US team, or reacted to the presence of great shooters in the league, or adjusted based on what he has at guard and forward. We have had some guys like Andy and Wes and KJ who are good at getting out on shooters, but JB also had made the point -- you don't get out on shooters, you sit. [/QUOTE]