Phoenix,
Your paragraph actually wasn't a "conviction", but really a doubt. The foundation of your doubt is becoming clear over the last few years. Many of us noted that the zone- always defense was a losing proposition, especially as it was executed.

Ferry recruited these players, and he needs to be able to teach defense. Some of us feel like there are some good athletes on this team and are astounded at how badly they play. Player rotation is another issue.

Why do we have a 6'3" forward playing 30 plus minutes, while a big guy that Ferry says will be a major factor, sat on the pine?

I wondered why it took so long to get to the facts and Apple & ED you are on the money. You can not continue to throw out players capabilities and then never utilize them. I don't understand the desire to play small and furthermore to play guys like Gill away from the hoop totally wasting his size and frame. Stop telling me about Robinson play him and let me see for myself!!!!