I don't think the guy is passionate about winning.
hmmm...that's another possibility. Definitely something to consider.
Not if you know anything about him.
I know what I see, and he has not demonstrated any passion to move himself or the team. There are players that have a passion to win, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant. There are players who have that thrust upon them, LeBron James, Kevin Durant. Then there are highly skilled players who have interests other than basketball and would sooner just get paid do their job and go home win or lose. He seems to fit the very latter group so far.
If you know anything that we do not, please share.
Boogie has improved his game every single season. He's improved his post game, his passing, his defense, his 3PT. That's not what guys just collecting a paycheck do.
He's played through injury repeatedly, including painful injuries to his feet. That's not what guys just collecting a paycheck do.
As bad as the talent on his team is, the Kings have a positive +/- when he's on the court. That's not what guys just collecting a paycheck do.
He shows up at Summer League to lead practices with the scrubs who will never make the team. That's not what guys just collecting a paycheck do.
He's a passionate guy. Most of his outbursts are related to losing. That's not what guys just collecting a paycheck do.
Sacramento is a lousy team in a lousy city. DMC is hurting his "brand" by staying there. However, he's extremely loyal. Hell, he's got a "loyalty" tattoo, and that's the name of his clothing line. He wants to make Sacramento great again, not bail for an easier opportunity. That's not what guys just collecting a paycheck do.