re: AD is really coming into his own as a leader

It's a cliche by now, but the dude is 24. He's not in his prime yet. It's the reason why I'm kinda laughing when people say we have no shot in the playoffs. Because it assumes that AD is already as good as he's capable of getting. People are swooning over Joel Embiid or KAT, but AD has the experience and quickness edge over either of them.

And with Cousins being the fiery component, AD can lead with the calm and cool headedness that you know he's all about. Also, he looks like he's finally really filling out his frame well. His lower body doesn't look as thin.