I don't post much, but you had me LOL Hopper. Thanks. =)
Dwill - Leadership with Rookies ?
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I don't post much, but you had me LOL Hopper. Thanks. =)
I'm with Jay on this. It would have been a good time to mention Hayward in some postive way. That statement does not require that a mention of bell or no mention of bell is required.
Jay - stay on top of this becuase so far, it appears Dwill has NOT given Honzward the benefit of the doubt.
Jay - stay on top of this becuase so far, it appears Dwill has NOT given Honzward the benefit of the doubt.
sahlensguy
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Hayward would respond to hugs and kisses. Less so to a tough the love approach. DWill would have been better served to complement the dude in some small way imo. He may be starting in the back court next to him again soon.
Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
I think all you guys are reading too much into Deron's comments. Of course the Jazz missed Bell; he's a starter, he's a team leader. And he's a tough SOB. Jazz couldn't stop anyone in the 2nd, 3rd and down the stretch. Raja may have helped.
As for Hayward, maybe Deron wants to treat him just like Sloan treated Williams. If Hayward doesn't wilt, keeps working on his game and develops some mental toughness, then maybe he develops into a good player. Deron as the #3 came off the bench for half the season before he got his chance. And he wasn't a very good shooter his first season, averaging just 42%.
Hmmm...maybe we better wait a bit before we declare Hayward a "bust."
As for Hayward, maybe Deron wants to treat him just like Sloan treated Williams. If Hayward doesn't wilt, keeps working on his game and develops some mental toughness, then maybe he develops into a good player. Deron as the #3 came off the bench for half the season before he got his chance. And he wasn't a very good shooter his first season, averaging just 42%.
Hmmm...maybe we better wait a bit before we declare Hayward a "bust."
I'm with GE on this. You have to push people to find out what their limits are, and learn how they will respond when pushed beyond their limits. Besides, when is Deron ever passive aggressive about things? Most of the time he just stuff outright, or nothing at all about it.
sahlensguy
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It's not the Navy Seals. Build his confidence some before breaking him down.
He built his confidence in pre-school, grade school, high school, and college. If he doesn't have a backbone, and some confidence in himself despite what other people say, he will probably never get it. That being said, you dont have to kill they guy or abuse him..... and I dont think either of those things is being done to him.
He's all grown up now, he can handle it.
sahlensguy
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Not true. Dude is 20. He can't even go out with his team mates for a drink. That's got to be some what alienating. Like the MO stated, we don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but damn, it wouldn't be too hard for DWill to put his arm around the kid in public to make him feel good.
He is a baller imo. It is up to his leaders how to maximize his potential.
Really? Leadership requires boosting ego whether it is deserved or not? D-Will leads by example. He leaves everything on the court. He's a winner. As long as he's not divisive then I'm not asking him to take personnel management and player ego development courses. He can work on free throws or growing bigger pecks instead.
ncoloradojazz
Banned
if he needs hug and kisses it just proves that hes not ready. This is a business, not a daycare