Wow they really are trying to copy the 72 win Bulls.
Quote come across as an arrogant prick. If he keeps talking like this they're gonna have the same success luring free agents the Bulls had once Jordan left. If players see an MVP champ can't get the admiration of management what the hell kind of chance do they have.
Krause was in the process of chasing PJax, Jordan, and Pippen out of town. He was deliberately insulting those three.
I don't know of any tension between the Warriors' FO and players.
It's probably fair to give the owner and GM some credit for success and failure. The coach obviously matters, too, as we see teams over perform.
The Blazers are a pretty good example. Olshey and Stotts seem to be on the same page. Allen hired Olshey and seems to support him as well as possible.
The vision to blow up last year's starting lineup wasn't entirely driven by LMA leaving. The choice of players, fit, chemistry, etc., is Olshey's doing ultimately.
It sure is on the players to execute. There's no denying they play well and unselfishly and win.
Krause blew up a dynasty that had just won a championship. The defending champs! For a decade following, the Bulls record was in HCP/L*kers territory. Krause expected top tier FAs to flock to the Bulls, but the players are smart, saw the MJ/Pip/pJax treatment and choose not to work with bad people.
That's how I see it.
The Ws should talk up their organization. They want to sign KD as a FA.
