The tragedy is that he created an imposible situation for himself. If he had stayed in OKC and won a ring, he'd be cemented as a top 10 player easily. Instead, he went to Golden State and people assume anyone could have done what he did there. The stats don't lie about how phenominal he was in those Finals, but context matters more than numbers for legacy. What really gets me is how he responds to critics on Twitter, which just proves your point about seeking validation. If he was truly at peace with his decision, he wouldn't feel the need to defend it constantly. The Phoenix years show he's still chasing something he can't quite name, bouncing from team to team looking for that one ring that will ultimatley feel earned. It's sad because his pure talent should speak for itself, but he keeps getting in his own way.
The tragedy is that he created an imposible situation for himself. If he had stayed in OKC and won a ring, he'd be cemented as a top 10 player easily. Instead, he went to Golden State and people assume anyone could have done what he did there. The stats don't lie about how phenominal he was in those Finals, but context matters more than numbers for legacy. What really gets me is how he responds to critics on Twitter, which just proves your point about seeking validation. If he was truly at peace with his decision, he wouldn't feel the need to defend it constantly. The Phoenix years show he's still chasing something he can't quite name, bouncing from team to team looking for that one ring that will ultimatley feel earned. It's sad because his pure talent should speak for itself, but he keeps getting in his own way.
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Great one !
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Great piece, and you’re right, no matter what he’s a fun player to watch!
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