@JimCosta_ There’s a real chance he gets measurably better. I think Pistons just have to be clear with him on what their expectations are for him next season. If reasonable he can probably meet them.
If he and Pistons both agree on direction of basketball and his game, it can work.
@JimCosta_ Fair question, I would also say they were deserving because they earned the Ws for the 1 seed. But in the playoffs you’re playing 1 team and if that team has personnel/strategy that you have a hard time overcoming your 1-seed won’t help you. The two are not so closely related.
@drenchmansports I thought this exact thing real time, and I noticed Ant reaction too. Sometimes teams get in a hurry to get back in the game. Keep that pressure on and make them earn a stop on a break like that.
I don’t like this leading explanation. This sounds like “we’re not good at our jobs anymore.” If x player isn’t as popular as you need, then you make them popular.
Nike is reportedly struggling to sell basketball shoes because NBA players "aren’t as popular as they used to be," per @WindhorstESPN
Financial experts claim the lack of player popularity is now directly hitting Nike’s revenue and stock price.
(Via @hoopstonite )