I can't believe I almost forgot the holiday. As is tradition, let us read from the book of Amick:

It's good that this stuff is getting discussed early in the preseason of his second year. Better now than in Game 77 two years from now, right? But is anyone else starting to feel bad for the kid?

The most interesting point not quoted above: Udrih is one of Hawes' best friends on the team. That's almost a perfect situation, and Beno — God love him — needs to take control if Hawes won't. Beno is the point guard. Beno should be directing Hawes down to the post in these preseason games. I mean, it's clear that the question is rhetorical: everyone wants Hawes to be a post player. And the coach needs to reaffirm Udrih on this.

But again: one preseason game, folks. One game that didn't count, when no one had played with these guys against a real opposing offense or defense in six months. One game should not be causing existential crises. I mean, if we keep up this pace, we're going to hang ourselves before Christmas. And my wife makes delicious snickerdoodles at Christmastime, so let's calm the —- down.