04-21-2021, 07:28 AM
(04-21-2021, 06:51 AM)Kammrath Wrote: Just bring back JJB if that is the case.
The Followil/Dameris said (paraphrasing) a vet chearleader is not enough and I totally agree. Player like JJB or Bobi can be a good locker room presence, lighten the mood and so on, but they don't have the authority to sort things out on the field. It is a totally different thing to provide a friendly advice, what JJB or Bobi can do, than simply shout "SHUT UP AND LISTEN!" to either Luka, KP or both and order them what to do. And they would oblige, imho. This is only what a leader like CP3 or Lowry would be allowed to do. Dragic? I am not so sure. Three years ago perhaps he had this in him. I am not so sure if he could still command that authority. I am affraid high salary is actually part of that. It shows overall respect and value of a player. You can't treat someone as washed up vet and expect him to have command and respect of players.
Of course it is also possible this kind of move would either backfire or not be enough. In that case you are left with little assets to work with. But that is why that last move might be even harder than Luka and KP moves. Whatever we do, it will be risky and if it fails, we won't see any progress. Unfortunately, only one team wins each year while many try their best.
If you don't do a move like this, than I think way too much is expected from this team. It just is what it is and patience would be the only thing required. Because it will take time for youngsters to grow up, gain some life lessons and experience. Than you should basically just accept growing up problems as a normal part of this process.