Jedzz wrote:TheDominator273 wrote:This level of effort is what's needed when we get KAT and Wiggins back and we can win against anyone. We are in the game based on hustle and heart alone right now.
We won't get this level of effort and heart from them consistently. They never had to earn it like the players doing so tonight have had to.
True. High effort is fun to watch ... you can feel the "want to" and the deisre to prove themselves.
It's always been easy to confuse talented players, goo work ethics, and mentally tough competitors. Below, I listed some vague examples of players types out there. Point is - some work for everything from day 1, some discover themselves over time and develop a passion, others are handed the silver spoon without leadership, and a rare few have it all and rise to the top. Most all NBA players have talent and the physical tools, but not all have the same desire and/or mental capacity to master their craft.
Player A: Grinder ... Works butt off to get playing time, yet never really develop a unique skillset.
Player B: Achiever ... Work butt off to get playing time, improve themselves phyically, and develop a unique skillset.
Player C: Entitlist ... Never had to work for but come to expect playing time due to natural talents and phyical tools.
Player D: Underachiever ... Lack the committment to work eventhough they have known talent and physical tools.
Player E: Do'er ... Works butt off, realize/utilize talent and phyical gifts, and study the game in hopes to be the best.
Bottom-line: Cream always rises to the top. It may present itself through talent, physical tools, work ethic, or some combination. However, a lack of leadership will nullify the cause and minimize the spirit. KAT and Wiggins do not represent leadership, but needless to say, would greatly benefit from a star'ish player who holds it, respresents it, lives it, and leads it through example. We need that guy.
Flip response to Love wanting out, "He has no reason to be upset, you're either a part of the problem or a part of the solution"