Yes, Zach was not expected to handle the ball adn bring it up. He was not expected to break presses. Zach was not expected to defend the best perimeter play or jam the ball. Zach's role was different. Zach's role was to rebound, defend the rim, set high screens and roll down the lane and seal his man for a short jump hook or back his player down. His role was different than other players, but he had a role and was more expanded than some. EVERY player on a team has a role. Some are more expanded than others. Some are givers and others takers. Some defend the best perimeter player. Those with "expanded" roles are those that have a more free reign to do more things. Braden's role is much different than any other player on the team. Trey's role is different than Braden's.
I don't think your thoughts are that different...it is just that I like to think that every player has a role and that role is how the coach determines a starting five and the subbing thereafter based upon the role that is needed. Too many announcers talk as though only certain players have a role and other players do what they want, but that isn't true...even though some are allowed to do a lot and for those players THAT is their role to be as good as they can within a larger scope.
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