Indianapolis – forget x's and O's. Yes, this is always important and related to the formation formations. But what is often ignored is the human element in basketball.
There is an arrogance involved with these players. Money at stake. Confidence is easily vibrating in some, not broken in others. Fake alliances in dressing rooms.
And when you look at the bottom of the normal Nix beginners list, there is only one candidate who can handle the reduction on the bench without developing into a grudge or breaking confidence: Josh Hart.
“I was the fifteenth man, I was the third man, I was the sixth man, I was in anything,” Hart said on Sunday morning. “I really feel the beginning of the league. I think I played amazing this year.
