For Neo to become the one, he needed time and training. But that training did not just come from Morpheus. The knowledge and skills that ultimately led Neo to realize his potential stemmed from a diverse crew of instructors. Chandler Dawes is obviously Trinity in this scenario, but the most instrumental piece is Victor Alexander. Alexander will have a chance to learn from the best in a quest to be The One.
Falcons fans are fortunate to have head coach Will Jenkins at the helm to begin the Alexander experience. Jenkins is known to start from square one with the fundamentals. When you are a naturally gifted athlete, the basics can get away from you, but they are the foundation of every great player and a key to longevity. The lessons the Big Three can teach Alexander are vast with the amount of experience they share.
McCaffrey's Prowess
Conor McCaffrey was the engine of the team for many years. As a lightning-quick ballhandler and elite finisher, Conor had to learn to play with pace and navigate the paint. McCaffrey's understanding of how to control the game with the ball in his hands will be invaluable to a prospect with high expectations of making an immediate impact for Springfield.
Alexander and McCaffrey already have a Irish connection. There is even a photo of a young Alexander in a Conor McCaffrey jersey circulating the internet, so he should have no trouble establishing a rapport with the Hall-of-Fame guard. The Parisian phenom has sufficient ballhandling skills. Learning from the Falcons' all-time orchestrator is a great idea.
Hammond's Glory
Paul Hammond was the AAU equivalent of a gladiator, a dynamo who threw his body in harm's way at any cost if it meant giving his team an upper hand. Hammomd was born to make plays and take chances, but the swingman always took calculated risks. His feel for the game is something you cannot learn, but he can teach Alexander a willingness to trust his instincts.
Alexander can absorb many things from the Hammond, but none will be more crucial than understanding one's place on their team. As the poster child for swallowing your pride, no one is more qualified to educate young players on the significance of sacrificing for your team. The Springfield Falcons do not win five championships without Hammond placing his ego to the side.
Dawes Demeanor
Any member of the Falcons media could wax poetic all day and night about the contributions of Chandler Allen Dawes. But a couple of things, in particular, were crucial to the success of the Falcons during the Big Three era. The first thing would be coachability; even after learning all the basics, you never stop practicing them. Players often cannot see the forest through the trees, so Alexander must trust his coaches. Even more so during games.
The second lesson Dawes could impart to Alexander is the mindset of a constant journey. No matter how much he achieved, Chandler never stopped working on his craft. His motions stayed the same throughout his illustrious 11- year career, and that discipline was why his bank shot was so damn perfect. The moment you think you have arrived, you stop growing. If Alexander learns these lessons, he will choose the red pill, and everyone will see how deep the rabbit hole goes.