To Derrick Rose, Larry Bird, and Others: “It’s Not Your Fault.”

Sometimes, the only solution is a hug.  It's like that scene in Good Will Hunting when Will Hunting finally breaks down emotionally and lets the tears flow.  What else is his psychologist, Sean, going to do except give Will a hug and tell him "it's not your fault"?

NBA stars (including managers) are people too. Sometimes, at the end of the day, all the analytical arguments we can make on their behalf will go absolutely nowhere.  Sometimes, all they need is a hug and reassurance that it's not their fault.  

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