Brown explained on Monday that he liked the smaller, quicker lineup that was playing well against the Mavericks. But he said on Tuesday if he had it to do again, he would have played Ilgauskas against Dallas. He won’t start Ilgauskas against the Suns — an idea first floated by James — but said he will play.
“I’ll be just as happy as anybody when the record is accomplished,” Brown said.
via NBA.com: Coach says Ilgauskas will play Wednesday night.
Oh, well then, that makes it totally fine that Z brought friends and family in for the last game when you decided to sit him. That fixes everything. Thanks so much for that generous offer to play the guy who has stuck through this franchise through thick and thin and been a great supporting guy as LeBron’s come into his own. That’s nice of you.
Downplaying isn’t effective, Mike. You screwed up. Admitting it wouldn’t have hurt your standing with the players, the fans, the media, it would have helped it. But making it seem like you’re doing him a favor by playing him? No thanks.
