I’ve beat this horse before but I think the flames ruined Bennett. By all accounts he was a skilled player in his draft year where he was touted. Whatever they did killed his confidence and development. Some would point to multiple coaches coming in and having the same results and I think that speaks to the culture of the organization more than anything. Certainly he did himself a disservice for giving up at times but if your boss doesn’t have confidence in you or isn’t giving you enough rope don’t tell me you’re coming into work and giving 100% every day. It weighs on you and it festers. Frankly he should’ve asked for a trade early in his career.
In Florida they’re giving him a chance. Skills are mediocre after letting it wane over the years but he’s making the best of it. I frankly hope he gets better to rub it in the Treliving era about something not being right. Execs say all the right things but something is clearly off organizationally and I think it starts with Treliving and wiping the surrounding chums.
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