A: I've long found this one of the most interesting NBA debates, regarding who starts. Coaches, and I'm sure Erik Spoelstra in this case, continue to insist it is an overblown element of the overall equation. Instead, closing roles, or even minutes played, are cited. In both cases, yes, that makes more sense, being trusted to finish or to play significant minutes. And yet it does count to players, is meaningful. As written in this space, it would appear that Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are the only assured starters. For the rest of the roster, it comes down to chemistry and the rotation. Still, the ride has been so up and down for Justise Winslow, largely due to injuries, that there is a confidence element to the equation. For Justise to start, it would mean Goran Dragic, Dion Waiters or Kelly Olynyk being bumped from the first unit. I believe both Kelly and Goran will go with the flow. I'm not sure that would be the case with Dion, particularly with all he has been through to get back to something closer to himself. So if you're Erik Spoelstra and recognize the emotional impact of such a bench role, does it come down to which player can better handle it, or does it come down to which player needs the confidence boost of starting? Stay tuned.