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

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BI doesn't need to be traded because he's a bad player, he needs to be traded because his natural style is not a fit with how the team needs to play to maximize what they are doing.

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If you could guarantee me that a heart to heart between the brain trust and BI would have Ingram come in and make similar sacrifices and changes like we saw from CJ

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In a magical world where BI could change his shot profile and play like I think he should play AND accept his role as the #2 option, I would gladly keep him around and think he would do well as a #2.

But in the real world, it's pretty obvious he won't do either of those things.