Several things
by Kayo (2022-07-13 12:45:54)

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First of all, he is very likable. He has a good sense of humor that's often self-deprecating.

As nice a guy as he is, Pat is a tough SOB. A good example was when he was pitching. Like Bob Gibson, don't dig in on Pat Connaughton because you will be hit by the next pitch if you do.

He is driven. He never takes a play off. Not in games. Not in practice.

He develops great one-to-one relationships with his teammates.

He expects the same effort from his teammates that he expects from himself. If effort is lacking, he calls the player on it, not in an embarrassing way, usually privately. He's good at understanding who needs a kick in the ass and who needs kind encouragement.

He's a good mediator when others have disputes.

When he was at ND, Pat had a great relationship with Mike Brey. They were of one mind; so when Brey had to deliver messages to his team, he could do it through Pat.

The ND player who was most like Connaughton as a leader was Tory Jackson. He had all of the same attributes.



Could he go into coaching eventually?
by Son of Galway  (2022-07-13 12:53:44)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I suspect he would be good at it.

Intelligence, athletic credibility, desire, work ethic. Seems like a good package..
He would be good at it
by Kayo  (2022-07-13 12:59:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I don't know if he will. Pat is an entrepreneur as are both of his parents. He already runs a growing business.
He's in the news here on a regular basis for this housing
by G.K.Chesterton  (2022-07-13 13:07:19)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

project or that development project.

He and Giannis have a good chemistry and that also contributed to the Bucks bringing him back (along with Bobby Portis) for longer-term deals.
Good read on Pat/Giannis’s bond
by mocopdx  (2022-07-13 13:23:45)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

"I went there and Pat was shooting," Antetokounmpo said. "I was like, 'Oh wow. OK.'"

Pat Connaughton, a fourth-year backup guard, recalls being equally surprised to see Antetokounmpo. Why, Connaughton wondered, did Milwaukee's $100 million franchise player need to come in for extra work? Connaughton was a journeyman who had signed with the Bucks on Aug. 1 and was fighting for playing time. Antetokounmpo, on the other hand, rivaled Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as the most notable Wisconsin athlete.

At first, the evening sessions were coincidental. Then, Connaughton would text Antetokounmpo to let him know what time he planned to get his nightly shots in.

Night after night, they both returned.

PC spoke this week to HS students on real estate (video).
by G.K.Chesterton  (2022-07-19 12:59:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post