(07-06-2021, 08:50 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Thing is that he had the same or even worse problems in NY. Even asked to be traded. I don´t think the environment you are asking for exists in a success driven league like the NBA. And the NBA is already more player friendly/centric than most leagues outside of the US.
Absolutely. I am not trying to paint KP as some sort of "kind and loving saint." He clearly has had huge diva issues and made some massively selfish decisions himself. And maybe his "empath" stuff is all an act and he is a narcissist too that brings his own toxicity into the equation. Or maybe Janis is a big issue. Who knows.
My only point:
IF the environment in the lockerroom that was painted in the last few weeks was just the tip of the iceberg THEN there is huge possibility that all the dynamics could change. IF KP needs good "head space" to perform (especially defensively) THEN there is a possibility that the front office changes could allow him to be a totally different and more impactful player. IF those things are true, THEN I can 100% see giving KP another year to figure it out with Luka.
Look, that's a lot of "IFs" and I am just fan speculating for fun. I still in my gut want KP traded THIS summer....but I can see a scenario where it might be best to hold onto to him and see what the new environment does for him.
Thankfully I am not making the decision. Hopefully the medical staff, Luka, and a whole bunch of other voices with help inform Nico and Kidd and help them make the right call.