It can be a bit tricky for coaches to strike a balance between supporting and instilling confidence in their players while at the same time being honest about performance and areas of improvement. Every player is different, with some being receptive to honest assessments, even when it might not be especially positive, while others bristle at minor of suggestions. The way in those messages are delivered obviously goes a long way toward dictating how the player is going to respond, but for some, even the most delicately worded feedback can cause a rift between player and coach.
And then there’s Anfernee Simons.