My best player has had games were he just disappears. The game engine looks for the best option not the best player. Who i think my best player is for certain possessions are not the same as the GE.
I had my center shoot my game tying 3 the other day when he was by far the worst shooter on the court, and that is the second time this year that has happened and both times in the last 20 secs of the game. As a coach i would not have had him in the game for starters and if he was i would not have him shooting unless there was 1 sec on the game or shot clock.
So i don't believe it takes it into affect based on my team at least.
You got to know when to hold em, know when to fold em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when youre sittin at the table. Therell be time enough for countin when the dealins done.