NBA players are no different from humans who work other jobs in the sense that they don’t often like to hear the harsh truth. Learning that we have a poor character or behavioral trait isn’t exactly a pleasant experience, even if it does ultimately lead to necessary change.
As the New York Knicks prepare for a 2018-19 season that’s shaping up to be more promising than previously believed, however, the players are embracing their rude awakenings.
When the Knicks hired David Fizdale as head coach, the move was praised by the many who labeled him a player’s coach.