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Talent vs Temperment


Looking for some D-League experts to weigh in here....I have been wondering how many guys who get a shot in the D-League get bounced out for personality issues rather than lack of talent.

The news about Nate Miles wasnt a surprise. He sexually assaults a woman and violates the restraining order, all the while being treated like basketball royalty.  I have to assume this told him it doesnt matter how he acts as long as he keeps scoring.

This got me wondering how many times playes have come in with good hoops IQ and talent, but not had the emotional intelligence to make it.  I see this as far more likely in the D League than in the NBA because if you have obvious NBA level talent teams will find a way to deal with your personality flaws (Ron Artest anyone?)

If I was a D League coach, I wouldnt put up with sh*t from players. Nothing hurts a locker room more than a spoiled a-hole or a guy that is so irrational he can barely function. No amount of talent will make that team right, and there is way too little room of error in the D League already.

Maybe I am wrong, though,  and you guys know tons of players who are a wreck but played for years.



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