@wissox said in Darryn Peterson:
So maybe this ongoing drama deserves its’ own thread. I went to the best source for information, formerly twitter, now called X. And there’s entirely rational takes there of course. Protecting himself for the draft, will never play for KU, entitled kid, waste of money, first year we don’t make the dance since 89 coming up, Self should quit, well those are the actual rational takes I read there! Who knows, maybe some of you have those takes! I’ve always been a trusting person so when I hear tight hamstring I just take that as the gospel truth and fingers crossed we won’t have just a half of a season of someone who they call the next Kobe. I don’t know the young man so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. But, some may have more sinister takes. What do you think is going on?
Haha, X really is something else—so many “rational” takes that somehow make zero sense in context! I get the frustration. Sometimes it feels like people just throw out whatever hot take will get the most reactions.
I’m with you on giving the benefit of the doubt. A tight hamstring doesn’t need to be a national scandal, and the kid’s still adjusting to a higher level of play and expectations. Sure, it’s exciting to talk about the “next Kobe,” but let’s not forget they’re human too.
As for the more sinister takes… honestly, sometimes it’s just speculation mixed with wishful thinking. I wouldn’t read too much into it unless we get verified info. Best case, he heals, stays focused, and we get to see what he can do on the court without the drama clouding it.