No Barnes in the starting lineup! Let’s hope this is the starting 5 to take us to the next level
January 31, 2026
No Barnes in the starting lineup! Let’s hope this is the starting 5 to take us to the next level
20 comments
who is PF?
Is he injured or is that a coach decision?
Finally HB is no longer a starter! It’s the right decision
No disrespect to unc but he has looked washed for a good minute now, Champagnie is a more reliable scorer now + actually gets rebounds
HB minutes has slowly decreased, we need a new PF
Genuinely really interesting starting 5
Respectfully, I hope not. Too small. That’s four guards and Wemby.
If Carter Bryant becomes a solid 3&D wing then it solves itself because he’s strong enough to hold his own against bigger stretch fours, but definitely feels like the most obvious need for this team long term.
Maybe HB in on the trade block?
FINALLY IVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS 5
Good. HB has been struggling bad since Vegas. We need to try these adjustments
Looks like the Jose Alvarado rumors truly have some legitimacy to it because they seemed to be shifting Julian at the 3-4 position. Another guard, specifically an SG might be the need?
He doesn’t have the mobility to stick with the Hornets young guns
I looked at the lineup and was super confused for several seconds as to how Devin and Jules were in starting.
I don’t think this would happen… but should the Spurs think about upgrading Barnes in these days?
Damn glad to have D back again. The team is whole. Imo he’s as important as every player not named Wemby. Him hitting shots gives the rest of the boys confidence, it’s contagious
Wonder what finally changed Mitch’s mind!!
HB was averaging less than 7 points in the last 16 games. Hopefully JC will stretch the floor better
I get we’re all loving KJ off the bench, but he’s objectively the best option over Juju to take HBs starting spot
Here’s the thing. Julian is our best shooter and he should play more. Starting makes that easier.
This just as much about giving Julian a bigger opportunity as is about upgrading from Barnes. They just happened to coincide
Man can you imagine if HB had stayed in the same form as he started the season with? 😭
20 comments
who is PF?
Is he injured or is that a coach decision?
Finally HB is no longer a starter! It’s the right decision
No disrespect to unc but he has looked washed for a good minute now, Champagnie is a more reliable scorer now + actually gets rebounds
HB minutes has slowly decreased, we need a new PF
Genuinely really interesting starting 5
Respectfully, I hope not. Too small. That’s four guards and Wemby.
If Carter Bryant becomes a solid 3&D wing then it solves itself because he’s strong enough to hold his own against bigger stretch fours, but definitely feels like the most obvious need for this team long term.
Maybe HB in on the trade block?
FINALLY IVE BEEN ASKING FOR THIS 5
Good. HB has been struggling bad since Vegas. We need to try these adjustments
Looks like the Jose Alvarado rumors truly have some legitimacy to it because they seemed to be shifting Julian at the 3-4 position. Another guard, specifically an SG might be the need?
C-Wemby/Luke
PF-Julian/CB
SF-Devin/HB
SG-Stephon/SG
PG-Fox/Dylan
He doesn’t have the mobility to stick with the Hornets young guns
I looked at the lineup and was super confused for several seconds as to how Devin and Jules were in starting.
I don’t think this would happen… but should the Spurs think about upgrading Barnes in these days?
Damn glad to have D back again. The team is whole. Imo he’s as important as every player not named Wemby. Him hitting shots gives the rest of the boys confidence, it’s contagious
Wonder what finally changed Mitch’s mind!!
HB was averaging less than 7 points in the last 16 games. Hopefully JC will stretch the floor better
I get we’re all loving KJ off the bench, but he’s objectively the best option over Juju to take HBs starting spot
Here’s the thing. Julian is our best shooter and he should play more. Starting makes that easier.
This just as much about giving Julian a bigger opportunity as is about upgrading from Barnes. They just happened to coincide
Man can you imagine if HB had stayed in the same form as he started the season with? 😭
Damn we need a PF
I hope one day we start with the 5 4 3 2 1 lineup