2023 Starting Lineup

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  1. Reep

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    I didn't see anyone post on Coach's interview where he stated the starting lineup of Scoot, Ant, Thybulle, Grant and DA. I guess most of that seems obvious, but I was a bit surprised on Thybulle, but glad to see him get the start given how disruptive he can be. I would assume that changes if we go against any big 3s.
     
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    I think this might actually benefit Shaedon. He's shown he needs to be on the ball to be engaged. He'll get a lot more attempts with the bench guys than he would next to Scoot/Ant.

    Still early in both his and the team's development, so once the pecking order is established guys can get switched in and out of the starting lineup.
     
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    Agreed, and if he's having a hot game simply leave him in with the first unit to close.
     
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    SS certainly sounded okay with it during the video interview a few days ago.
     
  5. Chris Craig

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    Thybulle will start the season, but Sharpe will probably take over some time this season.
     
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    I hope they can make a trade or two at some point. Too many mid-talent guards that need to play to become top tier. I love Ant's quick release and his skill set, but really want to get away from the mini-backcourts we've had for the last decade. He would make a great 6th man, but I can't see him being happy with that role. But if you trade ant, then you have to keep Brogdon as the backup PG. Brogdon seems to talented to remain through the season on this team. So, not sure where this all leads. Probably Brogdon gets traded, Ant starts all season and they are just undersized, and the figure it out after the season ends.
     
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