06-01-2009, 11:34 AM
I think intangibles do play a role, although maybe not a huge one. I think Reed Johnson is fairly similar to Byrnes actually, goes hard all the time, high energy and I love him for it.
That said I'm certainly not the type of person that thinks "lets get 9 guys who play the game the right way and we will win for sure!" I'll take a douche who is a good player on my team if he is goign to produce.
Still these guys are humans, I think confidence is very important in sports and having friends around you and a strong team is gonna help that. I also think having a leader that can handle behind the doors shit and be an example helps. I also do think one event or trade or game can change things for a team at least enough to give a temporary spark.
I do agree though, that above all else talent and performance are gonna decide if you win games.
That said I'm certainly not the type of person that thinks "lets get 9 guys who play the game the right way and we will win for sure!" I'll take a douche who is a good player on my team if he is goign to produce.
Still these guys are humans, I think confidence is very important in sports and having friends around you and a strong team is gonna help that. I also think having a leader that can handle behind the doors shit and be an example helps. I also do think one event or trade or game can change things for a team at least enough to give a temporary spark.
I do agree though, that above all else talent and performance are gonna decide if you win games.