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“It just is what it is,” Atkinson said when asked about Allen being limited. “Can’t rush this thing. I have to really think big picture here.
We have to think big picture. Have him ready to be at peak performance for the playoffs. We need to get that feedback from him.
Play. Then get feedback. Play.
Then get feedback. The direction wasn’t just let him jump in and start playing his normal minutes. That’s not it.
Building towards, hopefully, his normal stint. “We’re not there yet. ” Cleveland Plain Dealer This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “Can’t rush this thing.