For some athletes a narrative develops when they’re young, and no amount of real life evidence will derail it. We’ve all heard them.
“That guy was a stretch in the first round.”
“So-and-so is going to be a star.”
“The tools this kid displays are incredible.”
“He just doesn’t seem to be putting it all together.”
“Wow, what a gritty player this youngster is.”
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