Any Reason Lavine Is Not Starting?

[LAZERUSS]

As most of you know by now, I have not been a big fan of Zach Lavine. I thought he was way over-rated considering what little he did at UCLA.

Having said that, though, while I didn't see the game tonight, it appears that h played well in his limited minutes, while Gary Neal shot poorly.

Is there a reason that Lavine is not being given more playing time? Let's give him his shot, and see what he can do? Does anyone in their right mind believe that Neal is the future of this team?

And please don't suggest that they are "hiding" Lavine to "tank", either. If that were the case, why are Wiggins, Rubio, and other's playing?

The team is 13-46 forcryingoutloud...what do they have to lose?

[ralph_i_el]

he's not good at basketball

[Prime_Shaq]

His shot is broke, still extremely raw.

[outbreak]

I think it's more to do with the make up of the team right now. Neal is supposed to be a three point threat (although i think he's shooting poorly this year isn't he?) which is needed when you have Rubio and Wiggins a long side him. Wiggins isn't terrible but he is still finding his range and Rubio will never be a reliable three point threat. I think if either one of those guys were a lights out shooter Lavine would edge out Neal.

[305Baller]

He's too raw. Needs rubbers.

[Le Shaqtus]

Just because he can dunk really well doesn't mean he's good at basketball.

He's proper crap.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Because it isn't the 60s

[KNOW1EDGE]

Because he is not worthy of starting for the Wolves.

Pretty simple. Not sure why you even needed to ask this question

[nba_55]

Nobody watches Minnesota in here.

[Bless Mathews]

He hasn't let loose.

Still playing conservative.

[The Iron Sheik]

unfortunately i think the dunk contest will be the highlight of his career. i can't see him playing more than 25mpg on a decent team

[ClipperRevival]

He's just too raw. His skill level and game is just not up to par. You don't want to throw him to the fire and kill his confidence. You need to bring along a guy this raw slowly and let him develop his skills. Even tonight, he made like 5-7 bad, rookie mistales which resulted in turnovers. If he works on his game, it will happen because he has Gerald Green type explosivness. But he's just a rough diamond right now. It needs a lot of polishing.

[ClipperRevival]

unfortunately i think the dunk contest will be the highlight of his career. i can't see him playing more than 25mpg on a decent team

How on Earth can you already judge a guy with his off the charts athleticism who is only 19? You can always improve your skills but you can't teach his athleticism.

[hawksdreamfan44]

They wouldn't have had any shooting in the starting lineup had LaVine started last night.

[Eric Cartman]

Minnesota should play Lavine more, dude is a future superstar and they need to get all the rust of that young blood before he can start pimping.