You said - "2.5 are wide open (36% made) (Rubio makes 37% of these, so Rubio shoots better than Mitchell on wide open shots)"
Basketball isn't as simple as you are making it out to be. Defenses give Rubio wide open looks. It is part of their plan. So he knows he gets free shots. Defenses don't give Mitchell open looks, he just gets open due to work, the offense, etc. DM has 10 less years of professional experience, doesn't know he is getting open looks like Rubio knows he will get, and Rubio shoots 1% better. But you say Rubio is a better wide open shooter.
That's a handpicked irrelevant stat. There is always a stat which can prove either side of a point. The truth is simple - last night our offense looked the best it has looked all season. Mitchell was more comfortable last night. There is no reason to force Rubio into being a guy he has never been consistently - offensively dangerous.
We aren't a contender with the current roster with Rubio starting. Roll with Donovan and maybe we have a superstar.
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