A: And yet, as a veteran, the summer and offseason belong to Chris to do as he sees fit. And all of that might not matter, either. He's back in South Florida now, with a full week to bond before the start of training camp. I've also felt that "bonding" is overrated. What matters in the NBA is talent, and Chris, if he plays as he did during the first half of last season, after his previous bout with blood clots, remains arguably the team's best player. And even if Chris has been out of sight, just about every teammate has made a point of mentioning how much Chris means to the team. The next week is when a true statement will be made, with Chris back in town. The workouts before camp do not involve contact, so just being present will say plenty about what could come next.