2019-20 Around the NBA: Archived

[khaled1987]

Dirk rarely has anything but kind words to say about anyone.  Billups, Miller and Kidd are working in the NBA as broadcasters, coaches or media personalities that have coaching aspirations.  I'm not saying they have issues with Rick but you aren't going to get an unfiltered take from any of those guys.  There is nuance to this conversation and simply digging your heels into one side of the fence is silly.  He's had issue with some players.  He's had great relationships with some players. One does negate the other and vice versa. 

Billups and Miller has praised RC voluntary, Miller said he believed in our team because we have one of the best coaches in the league. 
It wasn't a typical pc answer about RC

I am not saying he won't fall for some players, I am counter arguing the belief that players don't like him and don't want to play for him.

HOF said the opposite, the 21 century goat was rumored to ask for him to be hired in Cleveland, he is one of the most respected coaches among his peers etc. 

I doubt that many players/superstars will decide not to join here because of him. Super stars wants to win and get better, and he is good for that, role players want the best financial offer regardless the coach.