re: BI and Willie had an exchange during Game 2 according to Shams

I mean it wasn't just this series, it was just amplified this series.

I mean the little bit that Hawkins played, did they run any sets for him? The kid is a rookie and it's obvious that he can impact the offense simply by running around off screens, but he just sat in the corner when he played, and that's after Willie said he might play him to inject some offense.


I think what became obvious is BI didn't like the game plan, and his attitude on the court showed that.

I'm all for moving BI, but I still think moving CJ is more important than moving BI, and i understand the timing of BI's contract has more to do with likely needing to move him now, where as it's a lot easier to likely move CJ at the trade deadline or next offeseason if we wanted/needed to.

If there's a PG that can hit open 3's and be a floor general out there that can get Zion and BI easier shots, i still think that's a team that can compete at a high level. But I also think that's not how Willie and the staff want to play.