12-04-2021, 07:08 PM
(12-04-2021, 07:01 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: I have a hard time conceiving that anyone becomes a star at RM, in the European League, in the Olympics, and in the NBA by being lazy and entitled. It seems to me that his resume embodies many years of hard work and devotion of time and energy to the profession, far beyond what the vast majority of people at those ages (or any ages?) ever even think about.
I guess there are always exceptions. Are we now assessing that Luka's success is a result of having the right relatives, and characterizing him as just another lazy and entitled little snot? Dang. Wouldn't a thunk it.
That’s what I thought too till I saw that JJB podcast.
Laziness you can see it in his defense. Entitlement is also part of that. When you put your teammates in 5 on 4 situations because you are constantly griping to refs that is an issue.
Coming out of shape now two seasons is an issue also shows that.
Regardless of what happened in Europe one doesn’t have to dig deep to see some things that are not good. Maybe the issue is that Euroleague despite being very good is not the NBA, and not being in shape to start the season or not caring much about defense, stands out much more in the NBA, which is still the best league by a mile.