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[QUOTE="orangecuse, post: 5652354, member: 668"]
Completely agree with "playing to win the game" at all costs.  It's after all the most critical stat in the big time arena.  I think those, including myself over the years, that were, let's just say, frustrated with his short bench was due to the broader picture.  Meaning, come tourney time, etc. having guys off the bench that can contribute at least a little, vs. being such a minus due to limited exposure during the season, especially, if foul trouble arose, etc.

However, I wouldn't give JB the "genius" label for using his short bench.  Primarily, due to the fact that he would repeatedly defend himself by routinely saying how many other successful coaches used a short 6-7 type rotation, etc.  Therefore, implying its not "just me" or some type of unique concept, etc..  Additionally, he would comment about all of the media timeouts, etc. in addition to the ones the teams get being plenty of rest for players, etc., especially, youthful/athletic players of this caliber.  Just my opinion...
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