Quote (pAiLiXziX @ May 7 2018 03:39pm)
Anyone read the book The Captain Class by Sam Walker? I recently saw it in the Barnes & Nobles, after the author was on the Lowe Post, about several months ago. The author made it his agenda to see if there were any traits or characteristics common in the most winninigest sports teams. What he decided is that all of the greatest teams (based on his criteria) had their winningest stretches coincide with the arrival of a certain kind of captain. He mentioned that of course, you need elite talent, but he mentioned that a captain isn't the most talented player, but dedicated beyond reason. He has a passion that is integral and something that cannot just be defined by the simplest of statistics and boxscores, but a tenacious intensity that meant he was able to be combative with even teammates and coaches, but always had the will power to get better.
Interestingly enough, it kind of describes Marcus Smart to me. I think Ainge and his team have targeted individuals like Smart (hard working, dedicated, resilient) as much as possible but I do think the kind of leadership someone like Smart brings to the locker room matters.
If you guys get a chance, take a look at it.
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That being said is Kyrie Irving worth the $188 million for 5 year max extension?
I say yes. I like Hayward, but he has only had one great season, even though it was in a tougher conference. But I think Irving is someone who is popular, well diverse, and liked by coaches, that he can bring talent to the team alone by himself. Hayward? Probably could, but he's not a world beater.
WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Untouchable.
NN more Kyrie talk. He isn't going anywhere
Don't worry about players wanting to play with G or how marketable he is
Tatum is the next big thing
