That the timing means nothing?
They start leaking the inner details which certainly help paint public perception in a certain way.
That happens all the time.

But when have we ever heard about a team doing something like this to their own player?
A 10 page letter?
Do you know how long that is?

This is partially why you don’t pick fights with Pat Riley.
You think he gives a fuck?
He called Jimmy’s bluff and then brought the receipts to back it up.

As the NBAPA or Butler, how do you respond to that?
At the end of the day, let this be a lesson to any other disgruntled NBA player.
That’s a battle you’re not going to win.
How long before Shams or someone leaks the letter?
I need to see that thing.
Now is Grant’s chance to finally fight back.