"Admit it, you deliberately said he couldn't make it, deliberately made sure he heard it. Why? If you wanted to motivate him, there are less hurtful ways to do it. Aren't you worried he'll completely lose his confidence by saying things like that?"
"Roger is the one responsible for restoring his confidence as the locker room leader, while my job is to play the strict bad guy. For so many years, that's how we've divided our roles."
"Haha, I knew it! You definitely said that on purpose in front of him; you and Roger are playing good cop, bad cop. You both believe this kid can succeed."
"To be honest, I don't really believe in him, but I trust Roger's judgment. Alright, Gaddy, go home. The day after tomorrow, we have to face the 'super tough' Sacramento Kings."
Lenny Wilkens was already thinking about how the world would react when that Sacramento Kings team, praised by the media and fans, faltered in Atlanta.
Really, can't wait.
