06-21-2021, 12:41 PM
(06-21-2021, 12:32 PM)cow Wrote: If you read my history with KP, I am very empathetic to his situation. His confidence was shot in the playoffs. He turned down too many open looks. He deserves some blame for that. Luka and Carlisle are culpable too. Carlisle is out of the equation but I'm not sure that is enough to undo the damage that has already been done. He and Luka don't work well together. I just think it is best for all parties involved for a fresh start somewhere else. I fully expect KP to bounce back.I think it is more likely than not that he bounces back next season too. I would prefer that bounce back to be on another team, but if he can't get at least a portion of that value back in trade, I'm fine with keeping him til the TDL (crossing all my fingers and toes in hopes that he stays healthy!). I do think there is a decent possibility that a player whisperer could get Luka and KP on the same page at least on the floor for the good of the team similar to what Phil Jackson did for Chi and LA. Finding that guy might be quite hard though as well. Oh, and yes, there is plenty of blame to go around for that performance from him (mostly on him).