At the end of Stage 1 and going into this stage, Lep and I spoke quite a bit about his mental health and where he is at as a player. I still believe he is a great player who can make a large impact in the game, but it was obvious the strain of playing 2-3 blocks per day since Jan and dealing with insane hate from fans was taking its toll.
We had asked that Lep take a sub position to use stage 2 as a reset, but he ultimately asked to be released from the roster.
As a long-time friend of his, I hope that he takes some time away to come back stronger because I know the competitor in him will not let him stop. He is and will always be an asset to any team he is a part of and those who will have him in the future will be lucky.
Love you Giuseppe
@Lep_ow โค๏ธ