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

BI basically admitted to being difficult during his exit interview. He said “I need to be easier for the coaches” or something to that effect. It’s nice to hear players admit they were wrong, but BI essentially said he was hard to work with this year.

I’ve been just about his #1 fan, but it’s time to move on. I feel like his apology is only because he wants the max contract and will lose potential money if he trade him.

Here’s a stat I’d like to see: What players did not take catch and shoot 3s when they were open the most? My guess is BI would be amongst the highest in the league. Another troubling stat, this one from Boot Krewe Media - Zion had more assists to Herb Jones than BI. Herb took 588 shots, while BI took 1017 shots. That means despite BI taking almost twice as many shots as Herb, he had less made shots from Zion assists than Herb. That’s not lack of opportunity or having to play PG, that’s just pure stubbornness and not doing what’s best for the team.

I will always appreciate BI for being the first young all star that actually liked Nola and wanted to stay here, but it’s time for him to go.