There's an old proverb that goes : Because of a nail, a war was lost. (does anyone know how that goes?)
We saw a version of that the other night when in the first few minutes of play the heralded ZION WILLIAMSON fell down with his knees akimbo and his left foot peeking through his Nike sneaker.
Nike stock dropped the next day, but more immediately conjecture flew about the future of the player from Duke who was expected to be the number one draft choice in the NBA.
Since then Duke play has been more erratic. But they are having the experience of creating a new game plan that does not include ZION TO THE RESCUE and the talents of the other rookies on the team are developing and on better display. Best of both worlds?? Zion returns to a more confident and seasoned team and they get to the FINAL FOUR.
THEN AGAIN THERE IS THE DEBACLE IN BOSTON
The Celtics have not yet recovered from the much awaited return of Kyrie Irving and Hayward. But there is no joy in Mudville--oops wrong sport--but same outcome.
Kyrie looked last night like he was too bored to play against the Raptors. There seems to be a great discord and nothing people in and outside of the team say seems to heal it. I guess the players who were so great and heralded last year thought that they would still be that way when the best player returned.. But that did not happen--of course Kyrie is their best player--but the other players want to be given some part where they can shine in the play and not just be a supporting cast waiting in the wings--or on the bench in this case.
Of course this is where the coach usually can help, but not if it is true as reported that Coach Brad "rarely intrudes into the locker room." If he doesn't, then there is no one moderating the discussions or actions there.
Well, I fear it is too late for this season unless the formidable LUCK OF THE IRISH falls down from the rafters and grants them a Leprechaun's rainbow to lead them to the NBA finals.
It is a LONG SEASON.
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