So true. The player AK was before, and after was night and day. The pre-deal AK was such a game changer, and so much fun to watch. The post deal AK was trying to watch someone change who they were, and not be as good at it. He never again changed the game as much as he did before he maxed out.
I think what DL said in the interview was positive. The talked with Rudy, and they dont want him to change his game because of the deal. We signed him for defense, rebounding, and dunks. They agreed he will try and get better with those skills rather than change his game.