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How is it a tough argument? There is no other argument I can think of unless you just think Snyder has a personal vendetta against these players.
And idk how Niang isn't what the 2nd unit needs. Does the team not need 40% 3pt shooting floor spacers? The only problem with the 2nd unit is the center position. Brantley can't play the 5 and they must think that Morgan can't either.
Because there are guys that ride the pine for more experience players all the time even though they might be better options. Its not a vendetta he just knows what to expect with Niang and is more comfortable than the unknown. Its risk averse.
Niang's shooting is great... but when you run small guards on the perimeter and don't have a rim protecting center then the defense becomes a bigger issue. That group needs more defense, length, and athleticism. It doesn't have to be Niang, but that group needs a frontcourt shakeup.
You also don't know what guys can truly offer by watching in practice (I'm not sure how much they even practice or run scrimmages where you could judge that). We should try it... it might fail... that's okay... when you fail differently you learn.