Sep 17, 2015 5:30 PM
The issues Deron Williams faced during his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets were both physical and mental, according to sources close to the situation.
Williams was acquired by the Nets in 2011 in a costly trade and he signed a new deal in 2012 worth more than $100 million.
"He played a lot better with less than he did with more, when he was more of a focal point," former Nets assistant GM Bobby Marks said.
Williams' leadership was also criticized by Paul Pierce.
"Before I got there, I looked at Deron as an MVP candidate," Pierce said.