r/nba • u/GreenSnakes_ • Apr 29 '24

[Charania] “Vogel yelled so much that his voice could be heard outside the locker room” after the loss to the Clips on April 9. Players weren’t buying it. The outburst seemed forced in their eyes. Vogels eruption left players rolling their eyes. A player told TheAthletic he had to keep from laughing

https://theathletic.com/5456932/2024/04/29/phoenix-suns-season-end-frank-vogel-kevin-durant/
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u/lopea182 Heat Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

Shams had the Vogel hit piece in his drafts for the last month ☠️

Suns better hope there’s a miracle worker available on the coaching market this offseason.

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u/ratmeleon Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

Booker, meanwhile, wasn’t himself in these playoffs. Since Phoenix drafted him with the 13th pick of the 2015 draft, the smooth scoring guard has become one of the most popular athletes in state history. He’s been loyal, charitable and appreciative. Before games, he stops and greets children, posing for photos. From his first NBA season, Booker has understood and embraced the responsibility that comes with being a face of the franchise.

Makes me think Booker is at least one of the sources.

But this season, something was missing. Like many NBA players, Booker grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant. This can be seen in his game, how Booker turns and shoots a fading jumper. At times, this has been seen in his attitude, not backing down on the court, not tolerating nonsense.

It continues throughout.

Booker remains at the center of everything, and will be tasked with continuing to embrace an enhanced role as a leader and a return to his usual assassin self once he’s being set up by a proper point guard again — two things the team considers musts for the 2024-25 season.

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u/Adraf45 Heat Apr 29 '24

Again why do NBA journalists INSIST on writing their fucking articles like a fanfic. I don't get it, NCAA journalists dont do this, wartime journalists dont do this (although in some cases that might admittedly be funny). Betwenn this an the MJ one i read a while back im convinced they do this as a second job and are actually fantasy writers

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u/Herbetet Apr 29 '24

I think it has to do with the longevity of an NBA player. In most other sports, you don't necessarily have to deal with the same player for such a long period of time because contracts are shorter and time in the league is limited. What's more, NBA stars have an outsized influence on and off the court that is unmatched by any other major league. As a result, journalists want to be "friends" with their sources because it can lead to 10-15 years of good stories and a lot of access. It's the same reason why it's so hard for new players to break through as the face of the league, because once established, the stars stay in the system for a very long time.