And there's some reason to doubt that's going to ever amount to anything.

But while we wait and see . . . can someone try to explain how this likely came about (?)

For example: Is Phil Jackson likely to have talked to Fredette before the signing (?) Is that kind of thing done . . . or not done in the NBA (?)

Another example: If I recall, Jackson had a Mormon on his Bulls team that came around to the Triangle philosophy. Now, could Jackson talk to this guy and get him to advise Fredette . . . or is that kind of thing just not done (?)