"Tongue to the Flagpole" Moment of the Week

This comes from Roy's weekly call-in show, and I cannot believe he said this.


"I’ve got half of the guys on my team that their mom and dad and their friends and everything think that they’re going to make $88 million. They could give a flip whether we win a game or not. They want their guy to get 37 shots and play 50 minutes in a 40-minute game"


To understand this quote, I think understanding of Roy Williams' use of hyperbole is in order.  Williams has been known to overexaggerate from time to time, and I think this falls into the category.  It's common knowledge that the father of the Wear twins was all over Roy about more playing time for his sons.  Ed Davis' father also took some issue with Ed's playing time, and now Sharon Drew has voiced concerns over Larry's time on the court.  I think the comment is referring to the increasing amount of pressure parents are putting on coaches about their son being on the court.


Roy having these thoughts isn't the issue.  But, airing the dirty laundry over the airwaves is something I wish he would have kept behind closed doors.  It was clear that last season's team had a lack of chemistry, whether it be between players and coaches, one player and another player, or both.  Comments like this do nothing to help, especially since the players will know exactly who Roy is speaking of with comments like these.  


Roy, report to the flagpole!