Although the expectation is unwritten, and the front office can handle any situation as they please, it is crucial to hear out the wants of the team’s franchise player and try to match every desire. This is ultimately to keep them happy, as in the end, the team revolves around their presence.
Even though several poor trial runs were made when Paul George was a Clipper, the front office heard and answered nearly everything he requested. Reggie Jackson was one of the few tenures that is regarded as a success, but John Wall and Rajon Rondo were heavy disappointments.