Standing isn't given, it's earned

PoP tweeted: "Skill development is more than a 1-2 hour workout. The development of the mind is ViP. It's our approach and how we think basketball."

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Based on the above, some resulting thoughts:

So post-season, how many high school and junior college prospects who enjoyed a solid season have asked their coaches to push them even more, to be harder on them so as to continue progress towards approaching their full potential?

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So post-season, how many high school and junior college prospects who enjoyed a solid season have resentfully resisted the push to now take the next steps and are resting on their laurels?

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So post-season, how many high school and junior college prospects have lowered if not eliminated any silly sense of personal entitlement?

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So post season, how many high school and junior college prospects are making life -effecting decisions based on swag, shoes and such given to them to 'buy' their allegiance?

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So post-season, who is out on the court and in the weightroom because of their love for both the game and the process of betterment?

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So post-season, who is out on the court and in the weightroom because their coaches require it?

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So post-season, who is reaching out to younger players with advice and a helping hand?

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So post-season, who continues not to care about anyone but themselves?