If you didn't catch this article by SI's Ian Thompson, it's a good read. The main thrust is about the Heat's Erik Spoelstra implementing some of Chip's offensive philosophy in Miami, but it's also noted that Nate McMillan spent time in Eugene last summer as well. The Blazers' new tempo and attack style undoubtedly was influenced by Chip. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/ian_thomsen/01/04/erik.spoelstra.oregon/index.html?sct=nba_wr_a1
Could you imagine if the Blazers and Heat make it to the finals?!?! How proud would Chip be? How many other teams will request the "Chip" teachings of winning in the NBA?
Excellent article. It makes a lot of sense to push the ball at every opportunity with the rosters that the Heat and Blazers have.
That's the approach the Blazers have taken too. They're being very judicious with their attempts (which further limits long rebounds off of misses and improves transition defense).
Chip Kelly is pioneering an entirely new breed of sports coaches. He doesn't fit into any box.... he's made his own box and busts out of it almost routinely. Not bound by a single sport, handles the media with a mix of deftness, boredom, and humor, and almost transcends sport into life coaching. It's amazing to see it all happen so close by.
It would be like being down 1 with a free throw attempt and 5 seconds left, then hitting the rim on purpose and getting the rebound to make a 2.
