This only works in Europe because the gap between role player and star is much smaller than in the NBA. I 100% disagree with this working in the NBA when the other team has Luka Doncic on the court and you’re trying to counter his offense with Santi Aldama’s bad things happen.
The reported tension between Ja Morant and Tuomas Iisalo came from Iisalo's sub patterns, prioritizing shorter, more intense stints.
Iisalo was asked about the concerns players may have about that taking them out of rhythm, gave a great answer to his thought process
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