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Curious on how we go about pursuing Spoelstra when he still has a job. I have no intention in compensating Miami to steal him away when our cupboards are dry.
 
I heard several NBA journalists mention over the last few days that Becky Hammond will never leave the Spurs...she's got that job as soon as Pop calls it a day and she's been groomed over Pop's other assistants...there she has security, here she'd have a lot to prove and no time to ease into winning..it'd be an unnessasary pressure cooker
 
Raja Bell referenced his time with D'Antoni on his podcast today: paraphrasing

I love Mike and think he's great. Our focus in Phoenix was on offense. We shot 100s of shots at pre-practice, post-practice and most of what we did was based around how we were gonna play offensively. I liked it. But that was what we defaulted to. 4th quarter, minute and half to go, we have to get a stop.... the focus was still on offense. Defense has to be beaten into you and we didn't necessarily do that. That's OK. Some coaches are offensive minded, some are defensive minded. We had some really good individual defenders like Shawn Marion, but you're only as good as your weakest link and not everyone was bought in on that end of the court. Nash had limitations physically and was tasked with so many things to do on offense. But other guys did not really mind if they blew a defensive coverage. I didn't really mind because I was defensive-minded and could help out, but that can only last like three possessions. On the fourth possession, human nature kicks in and you go, "well WTF am i doing busting my ass helping you out every time down?!" One possession it's ok, but if it happens over and over again, it eats away at the fabric of your team.


^^^ this is the culture that a coach creates. If the coach is not preaching and yelling at guys for making mistakes in practice or in games, they will keep lazing around on that end. We need a hard-ass on defense like Thibs to improve this team. Not sure MDA is it even if i like him. The assistant can only do so much when the head coach really doesn't bother on that end of the floor.
 
illmatic99 said:
Raja Bell referenced his time with D'Antoni on his podcast today: paraphrasing

I love Mike and think he's great. Our focus in Phoenix was on offense. We shot 100s of shots at pre-practice, post-practice and most of what we did was based around how we were gonna play offensively. I liked it. But that was what we defaulted to. 4th quarter, minute and half to go, we have to get a stop.... the focus was still on offense. Defense has to be beaten into you and we didn't necessarily do that. That's OK. Some coaches are offensive minded, some are defensive minded. We had some really good individual defenders like Shawn Marion, but you're only as good as your weakest link and not everyone was bought in on that end of the court. Nash had limitations physically and was tasked with so many things to do on offense. But other guys did not really mind if they blew a defensive coverage. I didn't really mind because I was defensive-minded and could help out, but that can only last like three possessions. On the fourth possession, human nature kicks in and you go, "well WTF am i doing busting my ass helping you out every time down?!" One possession it's ok, but if it happens over and over again, it eats away at the fabric of your team.


^^^ this is the culture that a coach creates. If the coach is not preaching and yelling at guys for making mistakes in practice or in games, they will keep lazing around on that end. We need a hard-ass on defense like Thibs to improve this team. Not sure MDA is it even if i like him. The assistant can only do so much when the head coach really doesn't bother on that end of the floor.
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I agree with Raja that the coach creates the culture.

However, I think it's possible to focus & preach defense without always yelling and being a 'hard ass'. Those types can only coach so long before the team tunes the coach out.
 
I believe there are some speculation but none i have read 3rd plus hand info off boards that Erik S "might " be in play cause of ownership stuff but to be honest not sure i buy it but still something i hope is true. Also i would gladly give up a pick for him he has shown to be a good coach and right now outside of getting rid of CJ for another 2nd piece to Dame the coaching is this teams biggest area of need so i say WORTH it.
 
Juwan Howard was the one guy listed that I thought could’ve “stolen” the job. By that I mean the one guy that could’ve convinced Olshey to pass on Billups.
 
tester551 said:
I agree with Raja that the coach creates the culture.

However, I think it's possible to focus & preach defense without always yelling and being a 'hard ass'. Those types can only coach so long before the team tunes the coach out.
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Sure, I agree with that. I care more about holding everyone accountable. Doesn't need to be a screamer, but if they make a mistake, call it out and teach! Stotts did not do that.
 
Scalma said:
I mean MDAs squads ranked higher defensively on average than Terry’s.
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I haven't seen the data, but I'll take your word for it.

Maybe he'll come in and have us looking like the 2004 Pistons on defense, that would be awesome!
 
illmatic99 said:
Curious on how we go about pursuing Spoelstra when he still has a job. I have no intention in compensating Miami to steal him away when our cupboards are dry.
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How did Spoelstra’s name even get brought up. He’s not going anywhere. I’m quite sure he’s waiting to get Riley’s job.
 
illmatic99 said:
Raja Bell referenced his time with D'Antoni on his podcast today: paraphrasing

I love Mike and think he's great. Our focus in Phoenix was on offense. We shot 100s of shots at pre-practice, post-practice and most of what we did was based around how we were gonna play offensively. I liked it. But that was what we defaulted to. 4th quarter, minute and half to go, we have to get a stop.... the focus was still on offense. Defense has to be beaten into you and we didn't necessarily do that. That's OK. Some coaches are offensive minded, some are defensive minded. We had some really good individual defenders like Shawn Marion, but you're only as good as your weakest link and not everyone was bought in on that end of the court. Nash had limitations physically and was tasked with so many things to do on offense. But other guys did not really mind if they blew a defensive coverage. I didn't really mind because I was defensive-minded and could help out, but that can only last like three possessions. On the fourth possession, human nature kicks in and you go, "well WTF am i doing busting my ass helping you out every time down?!" One possession it's ok, but if it happens over and over again, it eats away at the fabric of your team.


^^^ this is the culture that a coach creates. If the coach is not preaching and yelling at guys for making mistakes in practice or in games, they will keep lazing around on that end. We need a hard-ass on defense like Thibs to improve this team. Not sure MDA is it even if i like him. The assistant can only do so much when the head coach really doesn't bother on that end of the floor.
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What Bell talks about would have applied to Blazers under Stotts, I think. I do know that at some time D'Antoni started putting a much greater emphasis on defense.
 
BonesJones said:
Depends on the team. We certainly got higher quality looks in transition than in the halfcourt.
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I would assume every team does and Portland was not horrible at transition averaging 11.6 points a game from fast break for 19th in the league. But just a half more point would have had them 13th

I was responding to a statement about pace though
 
Mediocre Man said:
What makes you say that about Vanterpool? Monte was only an assistant for 5 years before he got a shot. Ime has been one longer
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Instinct. He doesn't have "It." Ime we'll see if anybody else thinks he's ready. Guaranteed we won't.
 
illmatic99 said:
Raja Bell referenced his time with D'Antoni on his podcast today: paraphrasing

I love Mike and think he's great. Our focus in Phoenix was on offense. We shot 100s of shots at pre-practice, post-practice and most of what we did was based around how we were gonna play offensively. I liked it. But that was what we defaulted to. 4th quarter, minute and half to go, we have to get a stop.... the focus was still on offense. Defense has to be beaten into you and we didn't necessarily do that. That's OK. Some coaches are offensive minded, some are defensive minded. We had some really good individual defenders like Shawn Marion, but you're only as good as your weakest link and not everyone was bought in on that end of the court. Nash had limitations physically and was tasked with so many things to do on offense. But other guys did not really mind if they blew a defensive coverage. I didn't really mind because I was defensive-minded and could help out, but that can only last like three possessions. On the fourth possession, human nature kicks in and you go, "well WTF am i doing busting my ass helping you out every time down?!" One possession it's ok, but if it happens over and over again, it eats away at the fabric of your team.


^^^ this is the culture that a coach creates. If the coach is not preaching and yelling at guys for making mistakes in practice or in games, they will keep lazing around on that end. We need a hard-ass on defense like Thibs to improve this team. Not sure MDA is it even if i like him. The assistant can only do so much when the head coach really doesn't bother on that end of the floor.
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You've unsold me.
 
Getting a rookie coach when you are in win now mode? Doesnt make sense to me. Dantoni may not improve the d, but i doubt hell make it worse, and he'll get more out of the offense
 
Scalma said:
I mean MDAs squads ranked higher defensively on average than Terry’s.
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He gets a lot of credit for his great offense, but teams coached by D’Antoni actually perform at least at a league average level on defense, unlike Stotts coached teams.

From Sam Amick article in the Athletic:
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calvin natt said:
I don’t care about MDAs defense. I don’t want a 67 year old coach unless his name is Greg Popovich.
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Why? Not as spry getting off the seat? I don’t care if you’re 95. If you can coach you can coach
 
MDA is growing on me, especially if he brings Ime. I like the idea of Billups turning us into a hard nosed team like his Detroit teams but I don’t see that happening with the current roster and if Neil is serious about the roster as is then maybe super charging the O with MDA makes the most sense.

Worst case scenario he skyrockets Dames trade value next season.
 
MickZagger said:
Why? Not as spry getting off the seat? I don’t care if you’re 95. If you can coach you can coach
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I’ve seen enough of MDA between Phoenix Houston New York and LAL to have a good idea what you are getting. And it’s fine. Stotts was fine. He’s a good coach. But I just think they need someone younger with energy and toughness...I just don’t want a guy who’s been around for 20 years. Just don’t.
 
Our defense man....

Monte Morris vs us - 15.3 ppg on 44% from the field and 41% from three.
Monte Morris vs Suns - 2.5 ppg on 11% from the field and 14 from three.

Austin Rivers vs US - 11.5 ppg on 47% from the floor and 48% from three.
Austin Rivers vs Suns - 6.5 ppg on 33% from the floor and 25% from three.
 
Natebishop3 said:
Our defense man....

Monte Morris vs us - 15.3 ppg on 44% from the field and 41% from three.
Monte Morris vs Suns - 2.5 ppg on 11% from the field and 14 from three.

Austin Rivers vs US - 11.5 ppg on 47% from the floor and 48% from three.
Austin Rivers vs Suns - 6.5 ppg on 33% from the floor and 25% from three.
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Right so let’s bring in D’antoni!
 
beast crnjo said:
Getting a rookie coach when you are in win now mode? Doesnt make sense to me. Dantoni may not improve the d, but i doubt hell make it worse, and he'll get more out of the offense
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The D will improve if he gets the right coaching staff with him.
 
beast crnjo said:
Getting a rookie coach when you are in win now mode? Doesnt make sense to me. Dantoni may not improve the d, but i doubt hell make it worse, and he'll get more out of the offense
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I don’t want someone who “probably won’t make it worse” though. Kerr, Nash, Lue, guys have stepped in and won before without much/any experience.
 
calvin natt said:
I’ve seen enough of MDA between Phoenix Houston New York and LAL to have a good idea what you are getting. And it’s fine. Stotts was fine. He’s a good coach. But I just think they need someone younger with energy and toughness...I just don’t want a guy who’s been around for 20 years. Just don’t.
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The big plus for Billups is the players will respect him and relate to him. And he'll be tough. And I suspect the players would accept him being tough on them better than from someone like D'Antoni.
 
calvin natt said:
I don’t want someone who “probably won’t make it worse” though. Kerr, Nash, Lue, guys have stepped in and won before without much/any experience.
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The only other guys being talked about have 0 experience as hc. So we dont know how they will affect eithet end.
 
BBert said:
The big plus for Billups is the players will respect him and relate to him. And he'll be tough. And I suspect the players would accept him being tough on them better than from someone like D'Antoni.
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Pj carlisimo was brought in to be tough. They fired adelman who almost went on to win a title with the kings
 
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