When you make the transition into the NBA from college, you are literally taking the step from playing alongside kids to playing and living with professional athletes. Your influence diminishes, players start to treat you like the rookie again, and for the first time in a lot of players' lives they aren't "the guy" anymore.
Imagine trying to make that transition as a top pick AND have to deal with LaVar Ball as your Dad hovering around the entire time?
Michael Rapaport joined The Herd with Colin Cowherd today and spoke about the LaVar Ball situation, separate from the interview yesterday. Listen below.
You can hear The Herd with Colin Cowherd every weekday from 12-3 pm est. on Fox Sports Radio.