Unless you have been through it as a player, and as a coach, you have no real idea of the impact a disgruntled player can have. It’s like a dark cloud hovering over a team, getting everybody out of sync. The players become uncomfortable, which makes the coaches uncomfortable and, eventually, it all shows up on the floor. Well, the damage has been done. The thing now – excuse the expression – is to throw in the towel and attempt to trade him somewhere — and then try salvaging what’s left of the season.****