Ungracious professionalism at internationals?

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by Jon Jack

Having 2439 as the backup robot was an insurance policy that eased our mind about picking 217.

Was there a reason you elected to keep 217 in instead of swapping for 2439 once 217's issues began to arise again?

From a data / scouting performance standpoint, I didn't think 217 was a good pick. I've seen this happen in years past as well, i.e. 'Team 1234 has been here before and knows how to win.' I've never drafted using that logic and I guess I just don't understand it. I'd like to hear more on how that thinking has influenced other team's draft picks at other events, or at this year's Championships.