What are you thinking Steve Clifford?! - Jeremy Lin has to remain a starter

It's hard to be a Charlotte Hornets fan when my favorite player isn't getting the playing time he deserves. However, Jeremy Lin, guard on the Charlotte Hornets has been playing more minutes due to the absence of Nicolas Batum. So while that does make me happier, it would make me even more happy if he stayed a starter. With the extra minutes Lin has been on the court, he has shown Hornet fans what he is capable of. In order for Lin to continue to thrive and contribute to the team, he must remain a STARTER. Here are three reasons why.

1. Did you know that Jeremy Lin averages 18.4 points per game when he is in the starting lineup? He also shoots at a good field goal % of 46.8%. From beyond the arc, he shoots 41.2%. Also, his assists go up to 4.3 a game when he starts. Now let's compare that to Nicolas Batum, the guard that Lin replaced. Batum averages 15.1 points per game as a starter. He shoots at a field goal percentage of 41.5%. From beyond the arc, he shoots 35%. Clearly, this shows that Jeremy Lin should be a starter.

2. If you don't start Jeremy Lin, there is a limit to what he can do. I understand the size difference between Jeremy Lin and Nicolas Batum. Lin is 6'3" and Batum is 6'8". But when it comes to winning, who cares! Sometimes being shorter is better because most shorter guards are quicker which is true in the case of Lin vs. Batum.

3. He distributes the ball consistently. He probably would average more assists if the Hornets big men were better. Almost half of the great passes he gives them end up being misses. Still, as a starter he averages 4.3 assists per game. While he is not a lock down defender, his defense has improved and he can guard some other shooting guards that might have a size advantage over him.

So please Coach Clifford, put him in!!!