re: Zion's bubble injury kept secret from team(coaches)?

Lots of overreactions here.

First of all, I don't really care how close of a "relationship" Zion has with Griffin. Seriously, y'all are acting as though this is some daytime soap opera. Zion doesn't have to be impressed with Griffin's piano abilities. Zion doesn't even need to like Griff.

Let's get real -- how many other stories are there about how close other stars are with their GMs? Like, who cares? Zion isn't going to make his decision about whether or not to stay in New Orleans based on his personal relationship with Griff. He's going to make that decision based on whether or not he thinks that he can win a title here.

And that's why "just win" is really the only answer. We already knew that Zion was unhappy with the franchise, and we've seen it confirmed before that Zion doesn't hate Griff or anyone else in the front office, but that he just wants to win. If the team doesn't win a lot more games this season, then Zion is going to want out.

It is disappointing that Zion is still immature in some ways and isn't working out and watching his diet at the level a true professional should. As SVG put it, Zion hasn't been in "point guard" shape.

It's also disappointing that he isn't showing up to the workouts, but we don't know why that is. Is he out partying? Lazy? Angry at the organization? Too busy with sponsor stuff?

whatiknowsofar, I do think that the Green hire is critical. If Green can't get Zion to work harder on defense and get in better shape, then our title chances with Zion will disappear, even if Zion stays. Green's reputation for connecting with players is going to be tested.