I agree with you when you say winning culture is a mindset, I just think the players bring that not the organization. Take a look at the 2006-2007 Celtics. The most winning franchise in the NBA ended the season with 24 wins and at one point lost 18 straight. The next season they made some trades and won the championship the following season, with the same coach that won them 24 games the season before.
Did the Celtics have a winning culture when they won 24 games or did the talent they brought in bring the winning culture
Did the Celtics have a winning culture when they won 24 games or did the talent they brought in bring the winning culture
It appears to me that Sac is on the right path as far as what they want in their culture...from top to bottom....it's why I don't understand the criticism against the ownership and front office and the supposed "they don't have a plan". That criticism doesn't wash. It's been a clear plan since they trade Boogie. They brought in a Temple a few years ago, Carter and Zbo last year, Hill didnt quite work out but what they wanted from these guys has absolutely worked out. I mean, compared to where this,organization was just about three years ago with the D'Allesandro/Mullin/Karl fiasco.....could it have been more toxic?