So Elton Brand opts out so his team can sign Baron Davis and looks like a hero until he signs with Philadelphia. Kind of reminds me of the job Carlos Boozer did on the Cleveland Cavaliers a couple of years ago. Chris Kaman goes to the Olympics with Germany, something about his great grandfather being German.
Here’s my theory, sell out and you won’t win. Boozer sold out on the Cavs and next thing you know the Cav’s make the finals and the Jazz – in addition to having the most ridiculous name in Pro sports, Utah Jazz – never make it past the second round. And though Hargreaves has won a couple of titles with Man United saw the English team not qualify for the European championship. Guess we’ll need to see what happens with Brand and Kaman in the near future, but my guess is they won’t win.
Here’s my rationale, trust is integral to success, when a team trusts each other success is more likely. And if you show the world that you can’t be trusted then you won’t win. Whether in sport, in business or in life, integrity is a key to success.
