He proved he was a tough kid in Orlando last year. I just want to be out there and play. I never put myself in front of any team I've ever played on. I just want to do what I can do to help the team play. I'm not going to get caught up in who should start or whatever.
Nobody wants a player who is cool with being a bench player.
Future stars start. They don't come off the bench. The only way Cleaves will learn how to play against the league's elite point guards is to play against them. Atkins' ability as a starter is still questionable. Sure, Cleaves has a lot to learn.