Ethan Strauss (a reporter for The Athletic) made world wide news yesterday when KD specifically called him out during his media rant last night.
For those that don't know, Strauss grew up in Oakland, wrote for the Daily Cal and graduated in '08.
KD's outburst has sparked a national discussion about whether the media goes too far in sensationalizing off-court drama or whether players (like KD) are too thin skinned.
My brief two cents
yes, Strauss is a bit to blame for writing a story without first talking to KD, but that said.....decisions lead to consequences.
- KD decided to sign with the warriors (which got him two rings - but this comes with increased media scrutiny)
- KD decided to sign a 1 year contract (which gives him more flexibility/potential for more money - but this will inevitably lead to free agency speculation)
- unlike Klay (who has stated that he wants to be a "Warrior for Life"), KD has been completely silent on his pending free agency
- KD decided to play and get paid a huge salary to play in the NBA (a league that is popular not just because of the play on the court, but the drama off the court)
To think that the media is only going to report on his on-court actions is naive to say the least. If he wants softer treatment, he should go play for the Knicks.
I love his play on the court, but off the court, he's the one that needs to grow up (and this comes from a HUGE dubs fan).
For those that don't know, Strauss grew up in Oakland, wrote for the Daily Cal and graduated in '08.
KD's outburst has sparked a national discussion about whether the media goes too far in sensationalizing off-court drama or whether players (like KD) are too thin skinned.
My brief two cents
yes, Strauss is a bit to blame for writing a story without first talking to KD, but that said.....decisions lead to consequences.
- KD decided to sign with the warriors (which got him two rings - but this comes with increased media scrutiny)
- KD decided to sign a 1 year contract (which gives him more flexibility/potential for more money - but this will inevitably lead to free agency speculation)
- unlike Klay (who has stated that he wants to be a "Warrior for Life"), KD has been completely silent on his pending free agency
- KD decided to play and get paid a huge salary to play in the NBA (a league that is popular not just because of the play on the court, but the drama off the court)
To think that the media is only going to report on his on-court actions is naive to say the least. If he wants softer treatment, he should go play for the Knicks.
I love his play on the court, but off the court, he's the one that needs to grow up (and this comes from a HUGE dubs fan).