11-21-2022, 03:28 PM
Your premise is based on your assumption that there is nothing to rationally explain and justify Wood's minutes being limited, other than a unilateral Kidd power play. That is so absurd, and nonsensical.
What a farce it would be, for Kidd to sabotage his own game results, which is the very thing that would or wouldn't give him any voice of influence in the first place. In fact, Kidd's power base (if he were looking for one) is best served by him MAXIMIZING the potential of Wood, in such a way that Kidd is adding incredible value to the Mavs' franchise and to their ability to win games.
My takeaway is that we see the tip of the iceberg re player development and situations. There can be way more going on than we see or understand from the games, and the dynamics of personal maturity and accountability are a big part of the team picture. An assumption that we know all, and have more insight than coaches whose lives are intertwined with these guys and see the whole, is very narcissistic imo.
What a farce it would be, for Kidd to sabotage his own game results, which is the very thing that would or wouldn't give him any voice of influence in the first place. In fact, Kidd's power base (if he were looking for one) is best served by him MAXIMIZING the potential of Wood, in such a way that Kidd is adding incredible value to the Mavs' franchise and to their ability to win games.
My takeaway is that we see the tip of the iceberg re player development and situations. There can be way more going on than we see or understand from the games, and the dynamics of personal maturity and accountability are a big part of the team picture. An assumption that we know all, and have more insight than coaches whose lives are intertwined with these guys and see the whole, is very narcissistic imo.
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