The point of sitting Kyrie is to let the other guys feel like the man and not have the crutch of Kyrie saving them.
Pacers have a brutal schedule.
I wouldn't even play Kyrie or Horford tomorrow vs Philly. Do not give them any confidence and keeping those two out wouldnt give them anything on video to gameplan against.
We arent dropping past the 5th seed. Time to also start playing Williams.
These guys are professional athletes not 3rd graders.
Yeah, treating them like children has been part of the problem IMO
A seemingly common concensus among Kyrie haters is that our young guys are spoiled 5 year-old brats who need to be coddled and pampered.
Nothing to do with coddling or pampering. It has everything to do with playing in a stagnant offense with a ball-dominant point guard that hinders their ability to find an offensive rhythm. Was last season a mirage ? Did Brown and Tatum suddenly become inferior players, both during the same season ?
With due respect, you're ignoring Kyrie's talent and ability. He's (hopefully) our franchise player and our hopes for a title rest on his shoulders (much to your dismay.)
Last year's playoffs weren't a mirage but there was some luck involved. They beat an inferior Milwaukee and Philly team, not to mention they may not even beat Milwaukee if not for HCA.
In game 7 of the ECF vs a mediocre Cavs team, they couldn't get the job done. So in reality, last year's squad didn't really accomplish anything. Also, they were just as good last season before Kyrie got hurt.
And yes, Tatum has regressed this season. Not saying he won't regain his form, because I am sure he will. But if you think a Rozier/Smart/Tatum/Brown/Horford lineup is good enough to win a championship, it's not. Not even close.
That was proven in the playoffs.