Devonte Graham coming off the bench was as impactful as Temple's reduced playing time.

We all kinda talked about it when he was acquired by us. He just seems perfectly suited for a bench role.

He's giving you roughly the same production you were getting before but more efficiently in fewer minutes. And off the bench his defensive issues don't hurt you as badly.

I agree.
It's only been 3 games, but he's taken 6/6/8 shots in those 3 games, and scored 12/11/12 points. That's efficient shooting, as compared to him taking 12 shots a game, and scoring 13ppg like he has all season.

This is the role we brought him in for, not to be the starting PG.

Graham’s missed shots are far less likely to be an offensive rebound also. When he bricks a three it ends the possession and many times leads to a break on the long rebound

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I truly believe this as Graham has been a sparkplug when he is in and way more effective than when he was starting. Both excellent moves by Coach Green.

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What I think is the most important reason why he will be much more productive in that role than as a starter, is more about defense than his offense. Devonte is now asked to defend against 2nd units. So instead of him being hunted by Lebron on every possession last night, he ended up with Carmelo attacking him. Which is obvious to say is a much more favorable outcome for the Pels. And if we have nights where he is absolutely on fire, he can close the game like he did last night.

The most impactful move, aside from acquiring CJ, has been Jackson’s insertion the lineup at the 4. Team is playing above .600 ball since the change and two of those losses were when the Pels inexplicably removed him from the lineup.

The uptick is not all on Jaxson being lights out, but also our ability to present a long and formidable defensive lineup (perimeter defense and rim protection has improved) and increasing offensive efficiency in the front court. We are getting 25 points on near 70% shooting from Val and Jax.

Jaxson has arguably the highest ceiling on this team not named CJ, BI, or Zion. Don’t laugh, but he can be comped to Giannis. He obviously does not have the strength, skill level or intangibles right now but he is 6’11, can jump out the gym, handle the ball adequately, with a decent shot. Oh, he’s also 21 with minimal experience … hmmm

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The most impactful move, aside from acquiring CJ, has been Jackson’s insertion the lineup at the 4.

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I agree with all you've said. This is another good move by Willie.

Recap:

Trade for CJ.
Start Hayes at 4.
Sit Temple.
Move Devonte to the bench.

Green has something cooking.

We got Mccollum.

Now we can move Graham to the bench.

Simple.