Yes, MJ and Dram needed supports to get that ring. But they led absolute craps deep in the playoffs. Even TMac led guys like Amstrong to playoffs. But we are not asking Yao to lead the team to get the ring single-handedly. How about ONE playoff series success? How about more than 5 wins when the most hated another weak star goes down? Is that too much to ask? or it still requires a perfect system and perfect role players? Then what good does this super star do?
As I stated in other posts, those role players no matter how flawed they are, they had success elsewhere, where better leaders existed.
My comment was directed at your suggestion that Yao to work hard this season and demand to get rid of TMac. What would they get back? A better player or a better leader? Is that possible? If they really get you a second banana, what makes you think Yao could lead them to success? His terrible record without TMac?