Austin Rivers is no longer in the NBA.
He was once considered to be one of the best prospects in the game, but that never translated into the pros.
Fast forward to today, and following a plethora of hot takes and controversial comments, no team seems to be interested in his services.
That’s why he took to Instagram to share his thoughts on how politics can “weight heavy” and how he still has more left in the tank than some other players out there.
Notably, guys like John Wall, Quinn Cook, and Tyus Jones agreed with him.
“Facts bra,” John Wall said.
“Mixtape goats fr!” Tyus Jones said.
It’s not surprising to see players in similar positions, such as Wall and Cook, feel the same way.
Rivers, like other veterans, could perhaps still be productive in the league, even if it’s in a mentorship role.
Then again, he might not exert the kind of influence teams want around their youngsters.
That’s also the case with the likes of DeMarcus Cousins or Dwight Howard, both of whom could still play at a high level but whose personalities drove them away from the league.
Veterans are fundamental and should still have a place in the league.
Whether Rivers should get one of those spots or not, that’s an entirely different debate.
