gtcam
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This right here exemplifies why our recruiting is in trouble. I agree with you that those two things SHOULD be the pillars of KO's recruiting pitches.
The problem is that they can easily be dismissed these days.
(1) KO hasn't proven he can develop anyone for the NBA. He hasn't sent a single one of his recruits to the league in 5 years here. Shabazz is his only nba player, and although KO coached him, he was a JC recruit and I suspect opposing coaches are giving JC credit for his development (right or wrong). He's also had a relatively disappointing NBA career so far; not a knock on him, but it's hard to pin your NBA development pedigree on a guy who plays a few minutes a game.
He hasn't sent anyone from any other position to the nba. d-ham and daniels close, but they aren't in the league now and have never spent a minute in it. That is a weak nba resume for a guy who spent 14 years in the league despite limited talent. We all expected this to be his strongest selling point.
(2) Can easily be dismissed with the recent (and past) transfers, the shakeups of the coaching staff/ trainers etc.
Also, whether people want to admit it or not, his divorce does not help his family man and christian values image. Probably doesn't play a huge role in recruiting overall, but I bet it matters to certain parents.
And therein lies our recruiting issues. (with the addition of the aac of course).
So, you think in the years that KO coached under JC he had nothing to do with recruitment or development of any players?????????????????????
And, a devoutly religious guy ends up in a divorce, and you who knows nothing of the reasons and circumstances, can say that he may not be the family man he was and his Christian values have diminished???
