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I guess we agree Rubio/Sexton makes sense and Garland/Okoro makes sense. I just think Rubio/Sexton are the starters there, and Garland/Okoro are the bench guys, if we're seriously trying to win. I don't think Garland's ready to be the do-it-all #1 option offensive player that he would need to be in a hypothetical Garland/Okoro starting backcourt, but we can agree to disagree on that.
I also don't think it'd be a "diva move" if Sexton says he wants to be a starter. That's him putting himself in position to take the next step towards stardom in this league, and given his improvement so far he has every right to back himself in this situation. Obviously he could also accept a modest team-friendly contract extension and transition to a smaller role off the bench. But I don't think it's reasonable to call him a diva if that's not what he wants to do. He's shown a whole lot more than Okoro so far, and with the Cavs bringing in Rubio and Mobley, it's pretty clear that they need Sexton's scoring more than Okoro's defense going forward.
As long as you have shifted from "No way Sexton comes off the bench" to "I just think Rubio/Sexton are the starters" I am good to move on here.
It's really not my decision, or yours. I just don't see any indication that Sexland will continue to be the starting back court. They are an awful defensive pairing that costs the team wins.