The structure was put in place for Lucas Nogueira to succeed. That’s important to remember. Being born seven feet tall helps, as does having a wingspan longer than some prehistoric birds, but there needs to be a system in place to get him through the pipeline from point A (physical gifts, ephemeral talent) to point B (applied skill, positive result). There’s a broader nature/nuture point to be made here, but I don’t want to get too lost in the weeds here. (At least not yet.)
I was arguing with my uncle last night. He has somehow become that uncle in my family.