My lazy answer..
That specific phrase is a hallmark of Wayne Bennett.
While many coaches share the sentiment, Bennett is the one most famously associated with the "pick your best players first and find a position for them later" philosophy. He has consistently used this logic throughout his career, notably when moving fullbacks to the centers or halves (like Darren Lockyer) or when justifying State of Origin selections.
More recently, Andrew Webster—who I know you've been following closely with the Warriors—has echoed similar sentiments regarding his spine players. He often emphasizes that the best players need to be on the field, even if it means they aren't in their "preferred" jersey number, to ensure the team's highest-quality talent is utilized.
It’s a classic selection headache, especially for a team like the Warriors when you're trying to fit talent like Metcalf and Tuivasa-Sheck into the same 13!
