re: The Atletic article on the parting of ways with stan

It reads like Zion and probably others were upset that SVG was "too hard" on them for, presumably, repeatedly needing to talk about stuff like being out of defensive position again and again and again. It's easier to see SVG's frustrations that simple stuff just didn't connect.

Now we apparently need to swing in the other direction and find someone to handle the players with kid gloves because they couldn't handle the mean guy who was upset at guys for not listening. That's probably less Pelicans specific and is generalized across the NBA. You've either got cred like Pops, churn through jobs like Thibs, or you have to be a "players coach."

It's unfortunate that it appears Zion's family appears to be demanding but it's unsurprising given the slow leak of Duke booster payments, specifically to dad.

Also it's funny how the JJ trade alternative narrative changed from "release" to "wanting to stay in New Orleans" if not traded. What BS.

ETA: would be interesting if Griffin has Woj drop some counter intelligence to fight back against some of the narratives