You missed one point – leadership. They lost Jones, who was the on court leader. With a leader on court, I dont think they would have gotten off to so many slow starts – and their record might be better.

I am proud of them – and Miller. They are in a tough spot through no fault of their own. Being competative is better than we might have gotten without Miller.

One comment. Johnson – in highschool – was a killer with a killer’s attitude. He would dunk over 5′s and then get in their face and business.  Remember Jones? Same thing. Early in this season he dunked over an opponents post and almost —- almost —- got in his business, but backed off. I dont think he can reach his full potential editing himself like that. I think he needs to play with fire – instead – he is playing ‘responsibly’. I think he is out of his zone. He needs to get mean. Just my opinion.