i would guess he was subbed out because the backup sf had better free throws skill. in the end the wining team was fouled all the time, so it's better to have good free throw shooter than better sg on the floor.
I had considered this, but when he was subbed out, my team was not even in the bonus yet. And no matter what (unless the coach is an idiot) you don't play a center at SG.
Jump Shot: awful Jump Range: mediocre
Outside Def.: awful Handling: atrocious
Driving: respectable Passing: awful
versus
Jump Shot: respectable Jump Range: strong
Outside Def.: average Handling: awful
Driving: respectable Passing: pitiful
My only guess is that the player that was subbed in had higher experience (pitiful) than the one that was subbed out (atrocious). But still, you don't sub out a better player with less experience for a horrible (at SG) player with slightly more experience. Shaq has a lot of experience. PG Rajon Rondo has less. Would you replace Rajon Rondo with Shaq at PG? Not a chance...
And Naker, I'm a bit busy with traveling, but soon as I can, I'll add some posts to the suggestion forum.