Chip Kelly: Changing the NBA

[e_blazer]

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/20...rik.spoelstra.oregon/index.html?sct=nba_wr_a1

 

[magnifier661]

Surprisingly the 2 teams that visited Chip are the top scoring teams in the league.

 

[SantaDora]

Blazers-Heat in the Rose Bowl this June! If the BCS computers do not get it wrong, that is.

 

[magnifier661]

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?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Damn that was a really interesting article.

This part really tripped me out:

But there is a big difference between Miami and most other spread-the-floor offenses. Instead of spotting up at the three-point line, Spoelstra's stars are attacking the basket. During their 5-1 start, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have each attempted (and missed) a single three-pointer.

 

[tlongII]

Excellent article. It makes a lot of sense to push the ball at every opportunity with the rosters that the Heat and Blazers have.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Damn that was a really interesting article.

This part really tripped me out:

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).

 

[Mediocre Man]

I would be all for Chip as our new head coach

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Anybody know the NBA equivalent of going for it on 4th down from your own 35?

 

[SantaDora]

Anybody know the NBA equivalent of going for it on 4th down from your own 35?

Getting Chris Bosh to shoot a 3 with less than 2 seconds left in regulation with you down 3.

 

[magnifier661]

Maybe the new "Tex Winter" of the NBA?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Getting Chris Bosh to shoot a 3 with less than 2 seconds left in regulation with you down 3.

Nah--that's more like a hail mary pass.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

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.

 

[Eastoff]

Anybody know the NBA equivalent of going for it on 4th down from your own 35?

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.

 

[MickZagger]

Beaver fan chime in.

 

[Wheels]

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.

not bad for someone who should be fired

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

This only helps the Ducks recruiting.

The more PR this gets the better for Kelly and U of O.