Grant Hill: ‘There’s the expectation to win. It’s actually, I believe individuals care extra about us shedding than us successful. And what I imply by that’s we’re presupposed to win. There’s perhaps in a approach a scarcity of appreciation for the worldwide sport right here within the US. And what I imply by that’s that it’s onerous, prefer it’s not straightforward. You assume again to a few of these legendary groups, the Redeem Crew in 2008. You assume again to the 2012 large workforce with Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, all of the expertise on these groups, and also you get on these medal video games, it’s a two-point sport with 90 seconds left, you realize? It’s not the unique Dream Crew the place you steamrolled the competitors. The remainder of the world has improved, and the expertise stage has elevated. And it’s a sport that they’re extra acquainted with the sport, is officiated in a different way, and the principles are completely different. I’m not making excuses, however actually simply making an attempt for example that this isn’t straightforward. And so we’re grateful for the dedication from the 12 males who can be on this workforce.” -via Apple Podcasts / July 30, 2023