Finally someone who knows what they're talking about!

Him playing fewer minutes early on was definitely not to prevent his blunders from being exposed, lol. It was out of precaution. Learning how his body reacted to the frequency of games and pace of the NBA. Victor also had to build up endurance in order to play at his peak for extended minutes. You could see a major difference by the end of the year.

Pop should be the Lakers coach and they would still be in the playoffs. Much respect for coach Popovich