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[QUOTE="cap2nine, post: 200577, member: 1855"]
[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#141414]There is no magic number as I'm sure you already know.  The key is to make sure your backup has a clear understanding of and feel for real game situations and enough experience and confidence to come in when needed.  Yes, this is (or should be) done specifically as preparation against injuries, foul trouble, suspension, etc.  No, you don't ask AO (or any player for that matter) if its ok that he take a small cut in minutes from time to time to help develop his backup, you tell him.  [/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#141414]Obviously when the game is on the line you have your best players on the floor.  But there was lots of opportunity in 2010 as well as throughout this season to provide valuable experience for the 2nd line guys.[/COLOR][/FONT]
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[FONT=Georgia][COLOR=#141414]Ask AO if he would have sacrificed a little more time throughout the 2010 campaign in favor of a deeper run in the tournament and a possible return to the lineup.[/COLOR][/FONT]
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