>they're getting mcdermott back in mid-january. i think he has
>a strong 2nd half and will be a factor come playoff time. he's
>been missing wide-open jumpers that he can make in his sleep,
>which makes me think that his struggles are rooted in nerves /
>confidence and will subside as he gets more comfortable. he's
>been the #1 option for his entire basketball career, and has
>to learn and adjust to being a role guy. it's a difficult
>transition that doesn't happen overnight for a lot of guys.


I think Mcdermott will be fine down the line. But I'm not going to depend on this season. He still learning how to adapt his game to the NBA...

>e'twaun moore has also proven in hinrich's absence that he's
>more than capable of providing spot minutes. he's logged 4th
>qtr tick during the toughest stretch of the young season and
>gained thibodeau's trust w/ the way he's played.

This^^^gives me a little hope. But another wing would not hurt...
>
>"Smart, tough, doesn't make mistakes," Thibodeau said of
>Moore. "You can play him at the point or the 2. It's a credit
>to him. He's very well-prepared."
>
>i also think mirotic will eventually steal a few minutes a
>game @ the 3 (based on matchup) as he gets more comfortable
>defensively and earns thibodeau's trust on that end.
>
>they'll be fine.

I'm just spooked that Thibs is playing Butler like a runaway slave....I need those numbers to come down....