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[QUOTE="Kitaman, post: 3789758, member: 67"]
I wonder if Gaffney's demotion to 2nd string is affecting him.  I'm sure he came in this season expecting to pair nicely with Bouk (and Akok) but now with Cole starting his immediate role has changed.

Some players need some time to adjust to such actions, and Gaffney may need time.

Remember he moved AG to the bench last year, so the kid can ball.

I was a jock, and I know I would have felt humiliated (l loved starting) especially as a young kid who lost a starting position on a good team.  A team I expected to lead.  Compound that with no fans to lift him up during games, he's in a tough spot.  Hopefully the team cheers his successes and encourages him after erring.

Just saying being demoted can hurt and affect your play if being starter is your thing.  It can speak to your confidence statement above.  Errors seem more magnified making one scared to make mistakes, uncertainty of decision making (fatal for a PG), and playing soft to remain on the court are some of the consequences players have after losing their starting position.

One or two breakout games should 'fix' him because he is critical to our success and our future.
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