[Afseth] Washington has emphasized establishing firm practice habits and a consistent approach across its young roster, and Whitmore has not consistently met those expectations. “If you’re trying to establish yourself in the NBA, you need to show up to practice,” one source told RG.
Head coach Brian Keefe’s recent comments offered a window into the team’s stance without publicly detailing the specifics behind Whitmore’s DNP. After a reporter asked why Whitmore did not play, Keefe pointed directly toward internal standards.
“We have certain standards that we have for our team,” Keefe said. “He has to live up to those on the better. And he’ll have a chance here, but that’s gonna be up to him when that time comes.”
Skipping practices when you’re 21 years old and have never accomplished anything in the league is wild to me