They were riding momentum from last year’s product, but the team was totally revamped with the superstar story line. Their culture put them in the position they’re in, but it’s the choice of players that make the culture work.
They lost nine guys from the team last year, keeping just enough of the core intact (all Marks’ draft picks or pick-ups) in Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie, Joe Harris, Rodions Kurucs, Dzanan Musa and Theo Pinson.
Kurucs has been on trial since the summer, while newcomer Wilson Chandler was suspended 25 games for PED use.