A 12-year NBA veteran, Beno Udrih knew the situation awaiting him in Detroit precisely: play a steadying backup point guard role behind fill-in starter Ish Smith until the injured Reggie Jackson returned 20 or so games into the season. Nothing more, nothing less. It was a clear job from the beginning and one that Beno completed with no problem. SVG on Udrih's play and situation:
Stan Van Gundy has said he has no intention of playing three point guards, leaving Udrih and his 7.0-point, 3.4-assist average sidelined.
"He's played really, really well," Van Gundy said.