The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> will have one year to prove to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo </a>that they want to win another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship as much as he does, and that won’t be easy.



They got him involved in their pursuit of a new coach, and they got rid of Mike Budenholzer as soon as he called him out. They also got him all his teammates back, so one can only wonder what else they could do.



Still, the Greek Freak has been on a mission to let them know that he’s not going to stay there unless they do right by him, and he once again hinted at taking his talents somewhere else.



<h2>Giannis Antetokounmpo Hints At Leaving</h2>



“I am a winner. I want to be a winner,” Giannis said on the 48 Minutes podcast. “Comfort zone does not matter to me. I don’t want to, in this lifetime, talk about the same story over and over again.”



“At the end of the day, I want to create new memories, I want to win a lot of championships,” he continued. “I’m a Milwaukee Buck, but most importantly I’m a winner. If there is a better situation for me to win the Larry O’Brien I have to take that better situation.”


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It’s kind of odd to see a player like Giannis do this kind of thing, as he had raved about winning the hard way and loyalty multiple times in the past. This could be just a power move, or maybe he doesn’t feel the same way anymore.

Giannis Antetokounmpo seems ready to leave the Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo seems ready to leave the Milwaukee Bucks - Bolavip US

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Load management has become a major issue for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. Players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/zion-williamson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zion Williamson </a>sitting out even when they’re healthy have hurt the show, and the fans seem tired of this practice.



With that in mind, the league has come up with a new rule that would give heavy fines to teams that rest multiple stars for games, especially if those are nationally televised games.



However, every rule has its exception, and this one does as well. According to ESPN insider Bobby Marks, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are among the few players exempt from this.



<h2>LeBron James, Stephen Curry Among NBA Stars Granted Exemptions In Load Management Rule</h2>



“Here are the exceptions the NBA will pre-approve but you have to send them a written notification within a week of the game,” Marks explained. “There are designated back-to-back allowances for players who are 35 years old on opening night or have career workloads of 34,000 regular season minutes or 100,000 regular season and playoff games combined.”



“Your list for this is Chris Paul, Mike Conley, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, and James Harden,” the insider concluded.


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Well, it’s safe to say that most of these players have already earned their stripes, so it’s only natural to see that the league has bent the rules a little to favor them. If anything, we should give them props for still going strong at their ages.

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LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant get new NBA rule made just for them - Bolavip US

Throughout the course of his career, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard </a>has earned a reputation for being one of the most respectable characters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, and he’s always been a fan favorite for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers.</a>



That’s why not many people think he’s going to be capable of forcing his way out of Rip City, as he’s not the kind of guy who’ll look to make everybody uncomfortable just to get his way, just like James Harden.



With that in mind, an insider reports that Lillard could even agree to play for another team, even though he remains adamant about playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



<h2>Damian Lillard Could Be Traded Somewhere Else</h2>



“If the Blazers and a team other than Miami hammered out a deal that Portland deemed more desirable than what they could acquire through dealing with the Heat, sources say Lillard would show up to his new team, do his job and play to the best of his abilities,” Blazers insider Aaron Fentress wrote.



“But his desire to go to Miami, sources say, would not dissipate. As Charania stated, that trade demand would still exist. He would be seeking to get out of wherever he found himself the day he arrived,” he added.


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Right now, it seems like the ball is on the Blazers’ court. Lillard might want to keep this civil and avoid further scandal, but it’s clear he won’t change his mind about leaving the team.

Damian Lillard could change his stance on trade to Miami Heat

Damian Lillard could change his stance on trade to Miami Heat - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Poole’s</a> altercation with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> set the tone early for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors. </a>Needless to say, that was far from what they needed before the start of the season.



Green stopped himself from trying to be a vocal leader as he used to, mostly because he knew he had messed up. That spiraled and the Warriors could never get over that.



But now that Poole is no longer with the team, the four-time NBA champion admits that the thing that worried him the most was not having a chance to redeem himself.



<h2>Green Wanted Redemption</h2>



“What gave me doubt is that I didn’t know if I would have the opportunity to redeem myself,” Green told ESPN‘s Ohm Youngmisuk “Not [because] that thing necessarily happened. It’s that, do you have an opportunity to make it right, or is that just it? It doesn’t change what happened. It doesn’t change that I was at fault. But I’m a human being, and human beings do wrong.”



“But how do you stand when it goes wrong, when things ain’t on your side. When everybody’s against you, when the world is saying, ‘Oh man, now all of a sudden you’re not worth the money you make.’ Or, ‘You’re the cancer and you’re the problem’ four championships later,” he added.


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Eventually, the front office sided with Green and signed him to a well-deserved contract extension, so it’s safe to say he’ll have plenty of chances to redeem himself.

Warriors' Draymond Green shares biggest concern about Jordan Poole incident

Warriors' Draymond Green shares biggest concern about Jordan Poole incident - Bolavip US

Only two years ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> won his first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks">Milwaukee Bucks</a>. It was a memorable night for the Greek star, but he’s already over it.



The Bucks failed to get close to the promised land in the last two seasons, falling particularly short in 2023. Despite being the No. 1 seed in the East, Milwaukee was shocked by the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs.



This offseason, Giannis raised many eyebrows by suggesting he could leave the organization if the team doesn’t have what it takes to contend. Recently, he insisted that his desire is to be where he can succeed.



<h2>Giannis says he wants to win more rings</h2>



“I am a winner. I want to be a winner. Contracts, fame, status, comfort zone does not matter to me. I don’t want to be able to get stuck in this lifetime to keep on talking about the same story,” Giannis said on the 48 Minutes podcast on Bleav, via ClutchPoints.



“I’m tired with sharing the same story over and over again. I know we haven’t won a championship in 50 years. But at the end of the day, I want to create new memories, I want to win a lot of championships.”


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<h2>How many years does Giannis have left in his contract?</h2>



Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering the third of a five-year, $228m contract, which includes a player option for the 2025-26 season.

NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo puts more pressure on the Bucks

NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo puts more pressure on the Bucks - Bolavip US

Back when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stephen Curry </a>was just trying to make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA,</a> not many people had faith in him. Even after taking him, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> tried to trade him and keep Monta Ellis.



The Milwaukee Bucks killed the trade because they were worried about Curry’s ankles, as he often struggled with those ailments when he first got to the league. Fast forward to today, and that’s no longer an issue.



Now, years later, we may have finally found the reason behind his constant struggles, as he recently admitted that he wore sneakers one-and-a-half size bigger just to try and be like his father.



<h2>Curry Wore Bigger Sneakers</h2>



“Pops played in the league, he wore a size 14,” Curry said. “I had a bigger foot as a kid growing up, but definitely nowhere (near) 14, but I convinced myself that I was a 14 so I can rock all his shoes.”



“Then just got used to the feel of it being too big,” he added. “And then eventually I tricked myself into thinking that… All the way to my rookie year in the league I said I wore 14.”



“I was at 12 and a half the whole time in real from high school on,” Curry continued. “But yeah I was rocking 14s in Charlotte Christian, all the way to Davidson, all the way through my rookie year in the league, and then kind of came back where I’m at now.”


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There’s no wonder why he was tweaking his ankles left and right early in his career. He cost himself a lot of money in those days, and he could’ve messed up his career for good.

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Stephen Curry accidentally reveals head-scratching reason behind early-career injuries - Bolavip US

It’s not a secret that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul </a>and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> never got along. In fact, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Draymond Green</a> had — literally — said that he hated him and that he constantly pushed the debate between him and Stephen Curry as the best point guard in the league.



But that’s just how things go in this business. Paul has now joined the Warriors, so Green and himself have no choice but to bury the hatchet and try to coexist in the best way possible.



Both parties have seemed willing and even eager to do that. However, as honest as he is, the four-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion, recently revealed that on a scale of 1-10, he actually hated Paul 11.



<h2>Draymond Green Really Hated Chris Paul</h2>



“Eleven! I hated him. Eleven! But I think that’s also a sign of respect,” Green told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “Talking on both ends of the floor, working the referees, working our coach, and working players in the middle of every tussle. Battling. Elbowing. Nasty.”



“Of course, you’re going to hate him [as an opponent]. And if you don’t, guess what? You’ll lose to him. We’ve seen a bunch of guys lose to him as well,” Green added.


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Paul gives the Warriors a pesky competitor and one of the most intelligent playmakers this game has ever seen. Perhaps Green hated him because they’re just so similar.

Draymond Green reveals how much he hated Chris Paul's guts

Draymond Green reveals how much he hated Chris Paul's guts - Bolavip US

Nobody in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> seems to like or respect <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-rockets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houston Rockets</a> guard Dillon Brooks. Sill, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/memphis-grizzlies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a> guard was one of the best players in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.



Brooks does a whole of trash-talking, failing to back it up on the court more often than not. His antics have been so tiring that even his own home fans have booed him from time to time.



Nonetheless, the Canadian troublemaker couldn’t care less about his reputation. If anything, he claims he’s just like<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend Kobe Bryant, who created the ‘Black Mamba’ character.



<h2>Dillon Brooks Wants To Be Like Kobe Bryant</h2>



“It’s just a persona, people love it. I’ve grown to love it myself. It’s just like Kobe Bryant,” he told HoopsHype. “R.I.P. to Kobe Bryant how he had to figure out how to create a Black Mamba, a different persona when he comes out on the court.”



“So I guess that’s my persona, the villain, just on the court. But I’m a loving, caring guy who loves my kids, love my family, love my teammates,” he added.



Well, that’s one way to put it. If he talks about embracing a different personality when he’s on the court, then we get the similarity. Other than that, well, it’s a huge stretch.

Dillon Brooks compares himself with Kobe Bryant

Dillon Brooks compares himself with Kobe Bryant - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a> forward <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> is one of the biggest stars in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, and as such, mlutiple teams will keep tabs on his situation when he says he’s not happy.



Giannis set some conditions to sign a contract extension with the franchise next summer. And while that might not mean anything, it could also raise some concerns within the organization.



That’s why former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Toronto Raptors </a>assistant and new Bucks coach Adrian Griffin wanted to make it loud and clear that he has no issue whatsoever with Giannis or his winning mindset.



<h2>Adrian Griffin Lauds Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2>



“Well, Giannis and I are on the same page,” Griffin told Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “We have a great relationship so far and he’s been just pleasant to get to know. He wants to win and I want to win and it’s that simple.”



“So I respect him. I respect thaw he’s accomplished in this league and we’re here together to win,” he added. “So I have no problem with that. I think it’s a great partnership. We’re going to lead the team together. When he leads, the others will follow, so I think it’s great.”



Of course, it’ll now be up to the organization to actually prove him that they want to win as badly as he does. Otherwise, don’t be shocked if multiple teams come on knocking with a big offer.

Bucks' new coach responds to Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors

Bucks' new coach responds to Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> have reached a stalemate. He doesn’t want to be a part of the team anymore, but no other <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> side seems willing to meet Daryl Morey’s asking price for his services.



With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley believes there’s a team that could make sense as a potential destination for Harden, assuming Morey changes his stance and grants him the right to be traded.



Should that be the case, then we should keep an eye on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns </a>and a potential reunion with Kevin Durant. Of course, that would cost them Bradley Beal and some other parts.



<h2>Suns Could Land James Harden In Bradley Beal Trade</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“The Trade: Beal, a 2024 second-round pick (via DEN), a 2028 second-round pick (via MEM) and a 2029 second-round pick (via MEM) to the Philadelphia 76ers for James Harden and P.J. Tucker



If the Suns wound up shopping Beal, they’d almost certainly be looking for a star. They’ve already splurged on two (Beal and Kevin Durant), and they clearly think stacking them is the key to delivering the franchise’s first NBA title.



Phoenix has been identified as a possible Harden suitor before, and you could make the case his playmaking ability would have more impact than Beal’s scoring, since both would functionally fill third-option roles behind Durant and Kevin Booker.



The Suns could also get Tucker in the deal, both to make the money work and to address some of their depth issues on the wing.”


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Of course, this would only happen if Frank Vogel and the Suns fail to make the most of Beal’s skills and they realized they’d be better off with a more ‘traditional’ playmaker instead.

NBA Rumors: Suns could trade for James Harden under one condition

NBA Rumors: Suns could trade for James Harden under one condition - Bolavip US

Despite having a plethora of<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA</a> talent and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a> coach Steve Kerr, Team USA failed to get the job done, not even winning a medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.



That’s why LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and many other stars are reportedly looking forward to committing and playing in the upcoming Olympics to lead the nation back to the top.



However, they might need to ‘steal’ some help from other teams, which is why they’re reportedly pursuing Philadelphia 76ers star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joel Embiid,</a> who had committed to play for France first.



<h2>Team USA Recruiting Joel Embiid</h2>



“The prospect of persuading reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid to A.) play in an international tournament; and B.) do so for Team USA instead of Team France, remains in play,” reported The Athletic.



Of course, Embiid has often struggled with his health, and there have been reports about his workout and eating habits as well, so maybe he might not be interested in staying busy during his vacation.


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But adding a guy like Embiid would be just what Team USA need to get over this hump, as big men are crucial in FIBA Basketball, and he’s the second-best big in the league right now.

76ers star Joel Embiid could shockingly change teams

76ers star Joel Embiid could shockingly change teams - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> has been all over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> news for the past two months. His stalemate with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers</a> has drawn mixed reviews among the community.



Some believe the Blazers are right by holding onto him because he still has four years left in his contract. Others believe they oughta do right by him after all he’s done for them.



Whatever the case, it seems like he’s decided to take matters into his own hands already. According to Shams Charania, he will only attend training camp if he’s with the Blazers or the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat.</a>



<h2>Dame Lillard Won’t Show To Training Camp For Any Other Team</h2>



“Expect Portland and Miami to re-engage before the start of training camp that’s coming up in the next two and a half weeks,” Charania said. “Really, at this point, I’m told that the only two training camps that Damian Lillard would report to, in theory: Portland and Miami.”



“So if a team like Toronto were to trade for Damian Lillard, I do not believe Lillard would even report,” Shams added. “That Dame trade request would still be there if he were to be traded into a team like Toronto or anyone else that really wants to take a chance at this. I think teams around the league,’ they’ve understood that a guy like Damian Lillard, at the age of 33, with $216 million left on his deal over the next four seasons, him joining their program and wanting a trade immediately is unideal.”


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Of course, the Blazers are in no rush to move him, especially if he’s willing to partake in training camp for them, but things could get ugly if they don’t find a solution soon.

Damian Lillard makes the ultimate powermove to force trade to Miami

Damian Lillard makes the ultimate powermove to force trade to Miami - Bolavip US

It’s not a secret that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>have been trying to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> for quite a while. But the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>aren’t interested in whatever they have to offer.



The clock is ticking, and Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra know they need another star if they want to compete at the highest level. Notably, there aren’t that many options available right now.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes they could make a run at Dallas Mavericks star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a>, assuming Mark Cuban’s team gets tired of his availability issues.



<h2>Heat Could Pursue Kyrie Irving</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“The Trade: Irving to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin and Nikola Jović



Dallas’ decision to re-sign Irving this offseason was as much about retaining an asset as it was keeping the high-scoring guard around.



After losing Jalen Brunson for nothing the previous summer, the Mavs couldn’t afford to let go of another impact guard. But keeping Irving won’t necessarily cure what ails this team, which went just 9-18 after he debuted.



Dallas struggled with depth this past season, and while it added a few rotation players over the offseason, it might not still have enough to ascend in the West.



This deal could give Luka Dončić a capable co-star in Herro (a 20-point scorer each of the past two seasons), plus a three-and-D wing in Martin. Jović is a wild card, but he’s a 6’10” combo forward who can score and create.



Because of Irving’s availability issues, few teams might view him as a positive asset at this point, but Miami could see him as a suitable alternative if its Damian Lillard pursuit doesn’t pan out.”


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Of course, that will only happen if the Heat get tired of waiting for Lillard, and if Kyrie starts doing… Kyrie things within the organization, so maybe this is a bit of a long shot.

NBA Rumors: Heat could trade for Kyrie Irving, but there's a catch

NBA Rumors: Heat could trade for Kyrie Irving, but there's a catch - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> were just four wins away from making it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Finals, which is crazy, considering how dysfunctional they were to begin the season. Not even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> or Anthony Davis looked good early in the year.



But the team was able to rally together. Darvin Ham and Rob Pelinka made some moves, and those tweaks helped them reach the Western Conference Finals against all odds.



Nonetheless, Philadelph<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ia 76ers</a> guard Patrick Beverley believes Ham didn’t do a good job with his lineups, and he even blamed him for Russell Westbrook’s struggles.



<h2>Patrick Beverley Calls Out Darvin Ham</h2>



“They should’ve started me, Austin [Reaves], [Russell Westbrook], [LeBron James], and [Anthony Davis],” he said on Gil’s Arena. “All the beef about Russ, maybe none of that happens… It’s ways that you have to operate your team without over-managing it, or over-coaching it. Sometimes you just have to put the dominoes out there.”



“I thought it was. I thought it was bad for Russ. He was the heartbeat of the team,” Beverley added.


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It’s hard to point the finger at just one or two players, but the Lakers did fare much better once they were both gone. It wasn’t a matter of effort; they just weren’t a good fit for the team.

Former Lakers player blames Darvin Ham for Russell Westbrook's struggles

Former Lakers player blames Darvin Ham for Russell Westbrook's struggles - Bolavip US

There’s absolutely no denying that<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Joel Embiid</a> is one of the most talented and impactful players in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a> With or without<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> James Harden,</a> he’s been a legit MVP candidate for quite a while.



However, he hasn’t been able to lead his team past the second round of the playoffs, and that’s despite the Sixers organization surrounding him with plenty of talent.



That’s why former Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson believes new <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> coach Nick Nurse needs to hold him accountable to motivate him to be at his best next season.



<h2>Joel Embiid Needs To Be Held Accountable, Says Eddie Johnson</h2>



“I think Joel has to stand up and accept everything because he’s getting everything. So if he’s mad about that, I applaud Nick Nurse for putting that out there. Look, dude, you can’t get out of the second round,“ Johnson said on SiriusXM NBA Radio.



“All the stuff you’ve done, you still can’t get out of the second round,” he continued. “So I’m gonna tell you how you can. I think that’s what Joel Embiid needs, he needs to be stimulated.”


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At the end of the day, Embiid has always accepted his wrongdoings, but he’s also thrown some teammates under the bus. He’s been given a lot, so now it’s time he gives them back.

Joel Embiid needs just one thing to get the Sixers over the hump

Joel Embiid needs just one thing to get the Sixers over the hump - Bolavip US

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