The field of professional sports is likely the only career arena where one’s accomplishments and title can place them beyond the top one percent of their respective profession but not above the relatable fear of a performance review. Merciless as it is rewarding, the professional sports environment likely becomes even more unforgiving in a league that has been trapped at a dozen teams since 2010 and is eager to make an impact on and off the playing surface despite numerous challenges, some of a systemic nature.

Walt Hopkins found this out the hard way on Monday, Dec. 6. Read More