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One significant aspect of Brooks’ coaching that often remained unexamined was the interpersonal relationships within the team. Brooks had a keen eye for personalities. A pivotal moment occurred when he notably challenged one of the team's prominent players, Mark Johnson. This confrontation aimed to dismantle Johnson's reliance on the encouragement from his father, demonstrating Brooks' philosophy of instilling inner toughness and self-reliance in his players.