05-07-2021, 04:57 AM
KL you make a great point.
I think it's a synergystic balance that has to be found, in that the player has to learn how he can do what it takes, and the coach has to learn that he can trust the player to do X and not do Y.
These guys were all stars at lower levels, but if you're going to be a role player in the NBA, you really have to find your lane and ALSO show the ability and willingness to stay in it. The coach has to be able to trust you, to know he can get what you have to offer without having to worry whether you will try to be Luka and mess up the game for your teammates.
I think it's a synergystic balance that has to be found, in that the player has to learn how he can do what it takes, and the coach has to learn that he can trust the player to do X and not do Y.
These guys were all stars at lower levels, but if you're going to be a role player in the NBA, you really have to find your lane and ALSO show the ability and willingness to stay in it. The coach has to be able to trust you, to know he can get what you have to offer without having to worry whether you will try to be Luka and mess up the game for your teammates.