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Benchwarmers

Posted by B-PAUL on October 5, 2009 at 11:14 PM

I hate to use the term "Benchwarmers" when it comes to talking about player on the Celtics But face it, we have two or three guys that are going to see very little playing time this year. J.R Giddens, Shelden Williams, Lester Hudson, and Mike Sweetney if he makes the team, just to name a few. Basically these guys are just back up plans incase of any injuries, and at the most will be seeing 10 minutes a game in major blowouts. My question is, Would it be a good idea to send one or two of these guys to the D-League each week to get them running up and down the floor in a game? Or Would this hurt their self confidence in playing in a "less talented' league?

I think that it would be a great idea for a guy like J.R Giddens to go to the Red Claws and play a few games a month. Then put him back on the 15 man roster and see how he does on the NBA court. Simply sitting on the bench watching all 82 games could make a player rusty when he does get his chance to prove himself.

 This would also help raise attendance at Red Claws games with a familiar NBA caliber player being there, I know I am more likely to buy a ticket if one of these guys are playing.

Playing against D-League talent could also spark player's confidence. If a guy could go down there and drop big numbers each and every game then he can say "I still got it". This could make him work harder during the offseason to become a legitimate player in the NBA.

Again these are just my thoughts, and I may have a bit of prejudice because I am from Maine and would like to see NBA talent for ten dollar admission. Let me know what you think, Is this a good or bad idea?

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5 Comments

Reply cheezhead31391@aol.com
12:16 AM on October 06, 2009 
hey gotta disagree with u anytime you can be around Peirce, Allen, and KG will make you better even if your on the bench.
Reply GreenBanner18
12:52 AM on October 06, 2009 
I don't think you have to worry about Mike Sweetney. Giddens I think will go up and down. Williams will probably remain with the Celtics all year. I would doubt he sees any d-league time. We have yet to see Lester Hudson. I reserve opinion on him until we get some preseason games underway. I think JR will be 50/50 depending on injuries. He will probably be down in D-League most of the time. Coming up to NBA level during those "just incase" situations.
Reply B-PAUL
08:26 AM on October 06, 2009 
Yeah they definetly do get better being around the big 3, but when your not getting any game time is that really helping? I think they should still practice with the team, but play a few full games with the Red Claws during the year, so they remember what it's like to run up in down the floor in "game mode". And about Williams, he definetly is NBA talent, but we all know he isn't going to see much playing time, unless their is an injury. Do you think it would be a good idea to mix up the norm, and throw a guy like him down in the D-League for a few games?
Reply Nubz
09:05 AM on October 06, 2009 
Anyone can grow as a player in any sport by watching. When your not on the court you can see more of what's happening. That goes for any sport, whether it's pro, college, and even high school. But you can't get better at running or shooting while sitting on you butt either. You get better mentally watching and get better physically by doing.
Reply GreenBanner18
03:51 PM on October 06, 2009 
I think even Williams could get some time coming in to start the 2nd, if we aren't behind. Doc has a history of getting deep in the bench with big men. Even resting Sheed is a big plus for the team whenever possible.