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RealGM • View topic - Breakfasth with Coach Casey ... Surprise visit from Massai
Seems like Bargnani definitely won't be coming back :gladkid:
Q: Klow - I loved the guy in Houston, loved the acquisition when it happened, did well in the begging on the year, then tailed off. What happened? and is He STILL the GUY for this team?
DC ...(para phrasing) Lowry has the skill set to make him a great player. Kyle (and he'll the first to tell you this) was in the worst shape of his career coming into this season. He missed training camp bc of the abdominal injury and even when he came back he wasn't 100%. Once he went down, Jose came in and we reeled off 5-6 wins in a row. That added to the psyche of Kyle. First injury now his role being compromised. When he returned, he still wasn't 100% and got fatigued often. There were times when you saw guys blow by him, not because he couldn't stop them but bc he was out of shape.
He's butt heads with alot of coaches in the past... Iavarroni, Mchale etc. Kyle is a competitor and everyone knows that. Him and I have spoke alot and he knows that I NEED him to be at his best at all times. This is a big year for him. I've told him that this is his year and his shot. He's got to be in the best shape of his career and be ready to take this team to the next level.
It's there for him to take. I've been texting Kyle alot, and he's already lost 15 lbs. It's great news and we are looking for him to be the guy - not just THAT GUY in a contract year. I've told KYLE, I've been spoiled with PG's in the past, I had PAYTON and JKIDD in the past.