06-11-2022, 08:29 AM
(06-11-2022, 08:16 AM)Winter Wrote: I have often wondered how much of a player's personality profile each NBA team has. They have to have some already since many of the players have established a work ethic and dedication in high school in college - and that information is likely measured to some extent. I'm also assuming there is probably some measuring of personalities that is largely private. Some of the information may be in medical records and will never reach the public eye ... like clinical depression.Man, would a team really be able to trust the reports of work ethic and dedication from College and below coaches that have a vested interest in their players being drafted? Not so sure. Also, I can’t believe psychological evaluations being released is something that that profession would want to allow, in terms of getting evaluations from professionals other than who are paid by your team.
The fan base will never see these personality profiles. I'm sure much of it is overlooked for basketball skill. I mean how much was really known about Zion for example before he was drafted. Even now, how do teams evaluate Kyrie Irving or Ben Simmons? Much of their behavior is now in the public record. You have to weigh talent with desire.