I'd be buying that if he was playing hard and keeping his composure. But insteaf of putting all his energy in his play, he's expending as much whining to refs, completing soccer style theatrics to draw fouls, and throwing cheap shots to opponents. Hes had a hard time getting open and making shots the last few games. That's okay, just don't act like a middle schooler that's not getting his way. It makes him look like a tool and isn't endearing himself, or this team, to the referees.
I respect his effort but have lost a bit of respect as a competitor due to his lack of composure. No excuse for it.