Shaq and Barkley Dish on the Commish

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a new commissioner, including handling the Donald Sterling controversy and transitioning from David Stern's leadership. It highlights the support from players and the decisive actions taken by the commissioner to address issues effectively.

What was the initial perception of the new leader's ability to handle crises?

• They were viewed as too inexperienced.

• They were thought to be too nice.

• They were considered too lenient.

• They were seen as too harsh.

What significant event did the new leader have to manage early in their tenure?

• A financial crisis

• A player strike

• The Donald Sterling incident

• A major sponsorship loss

How did the leader prove their capability during the transition?

• By following the predecessor's exact methods

• By avoiding difficult decisions

• By showing great strength

• By ignoring the players

What was a key factor in the leader gaining player support?

• Implementing new rules

• Increasing player salaries

• Reducing training hours

• Handling the transition perfectly

What decisive action did the leader take to resolve issues?

• They hired more staff.

• They extended game seasons.

• They increased team budgets.

• They removed problematic individuals.