The relationship between NBA coaches and players

Throughout NBA history there have been some famous superstar and coach connections, but in recent years longstanding partnerships have become more scarce. So, why is that and what does it mean about the importance of coaching?

Throughout NBA history there have been some famous superstar and coach connections, but in recent years longstanding partnerships have become more scarce. So, why is that and what does it mean about the importance of coaching? Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg discussed the state of the coach-star relationship with SI senior writer Howard Beck.

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