The Bears have embraced lineups I’ve referred to as the Scruff’s Squad or the Cricket’s Crew. What I mean is that all five starters: Manu Lecomte, Al Freeman, Ish Wainright, Johnathan Motley, and Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. are over the age of 21 and could get into Scruff’s or Cricket’s without having to get an “x” on their hands.
The Bears have done this—as opposed to going small like they did in their opener without Motley—because Lual-Acuil’s shot-blocking, pick and roll offense, and work at the rim has made this Bears team much better than many thought they’d be.