09-09-2021, 12:48 PM
(09-09-2021, 11:43 AM)Tyler Wrote: Seems newsy. We knew KP was unhappy, but I don't remember ever hearing a claim that he asked to be traded. Did Brian and Mark actually confirm this, or was it speculation? It's hard to tell from the phrasing of the "may". In any case, if that's true then I respect him for being professional about it and not pitching a fit in the media. And I also am thankful that the organization was able to maintain the high-level relationship beyond the immediate conflict to the point where it can be constructively resolved. That's a good sign of maturity on both sides.Yes, I was struck by their manner of mentioning this. It was like they were taking it for granted that the listeners knew that it had happened, and they were offering exposition about the reason for it. That rumor has been buzzing around for awhile, but I don't remember if anyone had seemingly confirmed it yet.
They appeared to be attributing KP's trade request to his dissatisfaction with his role. They indicated that his role was recommended by Bob, and Carlisle accepted the recommendation. If KP wanted out "if the old regime stayed in place," then I have to interpret this as his being dissatisfied with Bob, rather than other parties. I say this because he was planning to stay when Carlisle was still slated as coach, I doubt that Donnie's role would have put him in any kind of direct conflict with KP, and the podcasters said Luka was not the problem.