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Message: [QUOTE="pj, post: 4441975, member: 2524"] Jackson will get minutes at PG because that is his NBA spot and he needs to develop his skills there, just as Sanogo will get 3 pointers to gain experience judging when to shoot/pass/drive from the perimeter and to showcase his NBA fit. But I see Jackson at PG more as a developmental effort than as the ultimate arrangement. At best in March, he'll be the second PG echoing the Kemba-Shabazz, Khalid-Ricky, Ollie-Sheffer tandems. Which can be a very good pairing! Newton will be the primary PG. Diarra on the court splitting offense/defense with Joey in closing time. Hurley takes care of his seniors and Newton will get his chance to shine for the NBA and learn how to orchestrate a team of NBA-talented teammates (which he's already made tremendous strides to achieving). Diarra on the other hand is not a senior and doesn't need to be showcased, he'll be groomed to be the experienced leader and mentor to Stephon Castle next year. Diarra's time will come next year. If he's 50-50 with Newton, which is unlikely, Newton will still play because Hurley wants to get him to the NBA. [/QUOTE]