You're joking, right?
The youngins' practice time and confidence would likely be increased, not decreased, by pairing them with a veteran player rather than fumbling out there together, which has happened in multiple games (less so against a tired Flaker team).
Yes, but unless you didn't see or listen to the game, you would recognize that both Kanter and Favors had plays on the starting bigs--and that either or both of them improved within the game, as evidenced by the confirmation that Tinsley talked to Kanter at halftime about Bynum's spin move, and that Bynum had fewer lobs against Kanter in the second half.
What does keeping "Jefferson and Millsap happy" mean? They've been playing an luxury of minutes, and a case can be made that each of them can be made happier by playing alongside a young big who is a better defender, leaving the one who remains on the court more shooting and a bit less work (or more effectiveness on defense). That sounds like more happiness than having to share the shots more evenly when they are both on the court. I reckon that Millsap especially gets p.o.'d at AJ's weak D and abundant shooting; the Paperboy should be elated to play alongside Kanter especially, who provides more toughness and rebounding then Milquetoast Al.
I respectfully disagree. While Corbin is at least giving Kanter and Favors regualar PT and usually >10 MPG, the team would be likely be even more effective if the young bigs got a few more minutes--especially when they are doing well and when either or both of the starting bigs are not. It doesn't make sense to keep players--even starters or "cornerstones"--on the court when they are sucking wind and when there is a backup that can sometimes do better. (This principle is especially evident at the PG spot; why Harris continues to get a free pass when he doesn't pass (or shoot well) is beyond me).
