As a fan of basketball, there’s nothing I hate more than laziness. I can deal with watching a talent-less team, but I can’t stand watching a team who loses their competitive fire. Sadly, this Pelicans team has more than a few players who (despite being naturally talented) don’t shine in terms of their attitude or drive.
Tyreke Evans for example, is a fairly talented guy. He’s naturally stronger, faster, and quicker than most NBA guards, despite having a so-so work ethic. There’s nothing that frustrated me more this season then watching him lose his man off-ball, give up on a play, or pout any time he didn’t get enough shots.