re: New Orleans Pelicans 121 vs. Brooklyn Nets 126: 2019 is Year of Us Sucking

Payton is not much of a step down from Rondo, arguably may be better on the court, but Rondo brought with him a leadership we have frankly not had in the AD era.

Cousins routinely brought out a side of AD we’ve rarely seen before or since. A feeling of having another superstar and a fire and passion in his game to game he sometimes struggles with even when putting up big numbers.

I think people deeply undervalued how much synergy and team cohesion matters in the NBA and sports in general. Yes talent is obviously number one, but it’s more than just that imo.