CIVIC LANE We love the myth of the singular hero — the quarterback who wins with grit, the scorer who carries a city on their back, the icon who wants it more. Sports culture is built on that fantasy. We talk about “killer instinct,” “Mamba Mentality,” and the “it factor” as if the outcome of championships rests solely on one person’s willpower. Highlight reels, endorsement deals, and legacy debates all feed the idea that greatness is an individual achievement. But here’s the truth we rarely admit: no one wins alone.