lilfishi22 wrote:I just don't think there is one singular "blueprint" to winning a championship. Every few years that "blueprint" changes so trying to chase what the most recent winners has done doesn't necessarily mean you are or will build a winner. So there are traits you certainly want to value like continuity but so should offense, defense, TALENT, coaching etc etc. There's a myriad of different data points you could highlight to say *this* is why they won but reality is that it's a multitude of factors and imo the biggest is just maximising the talent you have but whatever means you can. Like if I look at the Mavs, I don't think they come close to the most talented teams but on their run, they absolutely maximised the role players which allowed their true talents to cook. Not too dissimilar to what the Heat have been doing routinely over the last few years while beating those Celtics teams. Continuity is a big factor but the Lakers won with a team that didn't know how to win before Lebron, coached by Vogel. Remember when the dynasty warriors was the blueprint? Well it's great on paper if you can find dudes as unique is Steph, Draymond and Klay while being coached by Kerr.
Like I said, maximising the talent you have will give you the best chance of being competitive, no matter what level of talent you have. If you have elite talent like we have, then maximising that will give you a good chance to have postseason success.
Yes that is all true. It's ultimately up to the players. I know Booker and Durant does a lot of whining to the refs like Luka. Notice how Boston does not whine to the refs very much. That plays a role imo of having that championship mentality that the Celtics and all champions in the past had. Whining gets you nowehere, go out and produce and you get results. The refs are not going to score you points, play defense for you and win you the game that is your job. STFU and do your job as a professional athlete. Players and their whining to the refs which is why LeBron would fit right in with the Suns. Just hope that Booker and Durant whine less to the refs next season.
