06-14-2021, 04:36 PM
I learned everything I needed to know about what Carlisle is like to work with during Dirk's farewell event after his last home game. With Bird, Barkley, Kemp, etc., all on the stage, RC was serving as the emcee. At one point RC's teen daughter came up and said how much she loved Dirk, which was cute. However, when she was finished she stayed on stage, standing in front of a gaggle of photographers and videographers who were strategically positioned to record the moment. After a few moments a Mavs PR guy approached the daughter and asked that she move back. She was too "in the moment" to respond. So the PR guy, while RC wasn't speaking, asked him if he would have his daughter step back. Rick turned around and visibly snapped at him saying, "Lighten up. Chill out." The PR guy, just trying to do his job, stood there for a moment, sheepishly, before walking away. And the daughter just awkwardly, unnecessarily remained in front of the cameramen.
Here was essentially a "team" setting, with team personnel trying to do the best possible job, but Rick's gonna Rick for his ego.
Here was essentially a "team" setting, with team personnel trying to do the best possible job, but Rick's gonna Rick for his ego.