Manu will continue coming off the bench

[ChumpDumper]

And?

So what?

[beirmeistr]

But, chumpdumper, it's no big deal. The prrof is in the pudding. If the Spurs reel off 10 straight victories, manu will continue on the bench. On the other hand, if things don't go as smoothly as before the "demotion," I would not be surprised to see Manu as the starter again.

[ChumpDumper]

it's no big deal

Agreed.

[Ronaldo McDonald]

It definitely is unfair to Manu. Stop to think how Tony would feel if Pop had to prop Beno's confidence for a few games by sending Tony to the bench. Think how Bowen would feel if he were benched to help Finley's game.
Manu is a big big man to hide his real feelings and go along with Pop because pop is the boss.

How is it unfair? Is choosing to not let the team play up to its potential fair? Is changing the starting line up for the (hypothetical) betterment of the TEAM unfair?

[~Sweetmelody~]

Manu is a big big man to hide his real feelings and go along with Pop because pop is the boss.

That is One of the reasons Manu is loved.

Who knows how Manu really feels, but I feel it is unfair.

[Nikos]

Other than the simple label of being called a bench player I don't beleive this move makes a huge difference as far as Manu is concerned.

I think in the past it was different, because Manu actually got 3-4mpg less as a result of being a bench player. At this point of his career Pop has so much trust in him, and Manu has come through time and time again for the past few years as a legit 2nd/3rd scorer for this team. In 2004 Manu was still establishing himself as a player, and putting him on the bench was somewhat of a diss considering Hedo was a weaker player, and Manu still was growing as a player in the NBA and on the team.

Today Manu knows he is about as good in the regular season as he ever will be. Putting him on the bench won't hurt or help him really. But there is a small chance it could help boost either Barry or Finley's confidence -- and maybe help shake the team lineups up a little bit.

[TMTTRIO]

So how long would ya'll give this experiment since it's not working?