Players leaving is not new. We should not be shocked if players leave.
Frankly, there are different ways to look at a player leaving:
(1) Were they a good player who left because of outside influences or general philosophical differences? Basically, leaving on "good terms?"
Or
(2) Were they a player who quit? A player who felt entitled to something and didn't get it? Basically the AAU mindset of telling them they are the greatest all the time.
If the answer is #2, then sometimes it can be more beneficial to have those players NOT on the team.
I don't want anyone to leave, but we have to understand it happens and it happens everywhere.
If we have to run 8 guys out there, then so be it. Those 8 guys have bought in and are willing to go the distance.
Those are the guys we want.
Frankly, there are different ways to look at a player leaving:
(1) Were they a good player who left because of outside influences or general philosophical differences? Basically, leaving on "good terms?"
Or
(2) Were they a player who quit? A player who felt entitled to something and didn't get it? Basically the AAU mindset of telling them they are the greatest all the time.
If the answer is #2, then sometimes it can be more beneficial to have those players NOT on the team.
I don't want anyone to leave, but we have to understand it happens and it happens everywhere.
If we have to run 8 guys out there, then so be it. Those 8 guys have bought in and are willing to go the distance.
Those are the guys we want.