He wants no part of the physicality of this series, Gordon in particular. During the regular season, where it's less intense and they're getting a regular dose of Portland, GS, OKC, Washington, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Utah, etc. every week, he's fine. But once we get to the important games, he doesn't have the energy or will to lay it all out there.Not the problem but one the issues. Team needs better role players
Might not be a popular opinion but at this stage of his career Bron can not be your 2nd best player on a title team. We’ve discussed how his game isn’t as impactful although the numbers are great. Once the playoffs start it’s magnified even more imo.
I don’t know if it’s possible but we need to get another star on AD level that would allow LBJ to slide into that 3rd role. DLO/Rui/Reeves can all go
I get it. He's 39, with a body that's taken over two decades of abuse. When he was 28 like Aaron Gordon, he was the one being a wrecking ball out there for 48 minutes. Now, he's on the other side of it.
If he opts into the final year of his contract or they re-negotiate and give him max money for 2-3 more years, I don't want to hear shyt about contending and winning. That's out the door. They cannot put an elite team on the floor with him eating up over 1/3 of the cap.