I wish they would've done this with Koufos (who got unceremoniously buried under the corpse of Jarron Collins and could only get on the floor in garbage time once every 4 games). I also think the D-League could've been useful for Kanter AND Favors (where if Kanter gets sent on a stint here and there, not only does HE get more minutes [in the D-League but with a bigger role, more shots, more possessions, more confidence], but Favors does as well [in the NBA... and maybe even vice-versa?]). I don't and probably will never understand the upside in not playing games when you could be, even if the games themselves are less-than-ideal.
While some of these kids could learn to STFU, athletes have more access to the public now than ever before. I don't doubt for one second that we'd be privy to a lot more grumblings from players in years past.
This is good for Rudy. At least in contrast to waving a towel.