Will Our New Rookies Play This Year?

[jmen788]

First off, Happy July 4th to everyone!

Just curious what people think-- if we keep all the guards as well as Turner, does this guarantee that Rozier and Hunter likely won't get any minutes this year and will mostly be benchwarmers and/or on the Red Claws? Also, even though he's not a rookie, how would this affect Young-- Crowder and Turner are ahead of him on the depth chart. What do you guys think?

[BlackCeltic]

Well R.J. said he will be rookie of the year. If he doesn't play Im assuming he will be one unhappy camper.

[PhoSita]

I expect Hunter and Mickey to be in Maine a lot.

Rozier will earn significant minutes as a backup ball-handler.

This will be the de-facto rookie season for James Young, who I think will play 10-15 minutes a night as a shooting specialist.

[HomerSapien]

To me Evan Turner is an insurance policy for inconsistent play at the 1, 2, and 3, but is also a guy the organization wouldn't mind taking minutes away from if younger players start realizing potential.

I think James Young (not a rookie but youngest guy on the team) and RJ Hunter could see consistent minutes, and Rozier maybe 6 - 12 a game.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Depends on what happens with Turner more than anything.

Hard to tell if any will earn minutes without at least seeing how they're currently looking. I suspect Rozier might get a few minutes here and there.

Hard to see playing time for any with Evan Turner here though. He plays big minutes and plays positions 1-3, so he takes away opportunities from just about every young player we have around.

As for the big guys... well, maybe if we trade Olynyk (or Sully, I hope not).

[aingeforthree]

Rozier is getting minutes and then some. His athleticism, defense, and length fit perfectly into Brads system. He won't be denied minutes.