If we had POP as our coach we would be in what place?

[Nikolokolus]

Somewhat, but there have been plenty of young teams good at defense over the years. The Sonics with GP and Nate come to mind. They were good defensivly by their 3rd year in the league. IMO it all comes down to the level of talent you have out on the floor, and their basketball IQ level. Portland has so many players which I consider poor defenders, it is no wonder they have problems. There are just some skills which some players will never pick up.

This team is too happy go lucky. Players need to get pissed off and bring some fire into the lineup. I think that is a problem with having so many players that are "friends" on the team. They are not hard enough on each other. There is no vocal leadership on the floor. The D doesn't communicate, or if it does, players are not paying attention.

You're right. I should have been a little more clear in post above. I wouldn't object to team rounding out it's bench next year with defensive minded vets with fair to middling offensive skills; just a little bit of balance.

I'm just kind of tired seeing us stuck in the position we are now where we have a second unit on the court that consists of Sergio, Rudy, Travis, Channing and one defensive minded guy in Joel -- that's a lethal mix of 'All O, no D'

 

[hasoos]

You're right. I should have been a little more clear in post above. I wouldn't object to team rounding out it's bench next year with defensive minded vets with fair to middling offensive skills; just a little bit of balance.

I'm just kind of tired seeing us stuck in the position we are now where we have a second unit on the court that consists of Sergio, Rudy, Travis, Channing and one defensive minded guy in Joel -- that's a lethal mix of 'All O, no D'

It's interesting you bring that up about the second unit. The problem I have with it, is that unit doesn't even bring the O that well. I could live with it somewhat if they actually scored a lot while they were in, but they don't.

 

[B-Roy]

It's interesting you bring that up about the second unit. The problem I have with it, is that unit doesn't even bring the O that well. I could live with it somewhat if they actually scored a lot while they were in, but they don't.

They do score a lot.....at home.

 

[rocketeer]

Bayless, for example, would not have even played yet.

had blake not gotten hurt, how much would bayless have really played this year with nate coaching?

 

[Natebishop3]

Nate is getting by because of our players, not because of his coaching imo. Everyone likes to point at our record but look at the players we have, we have basically the most talented group of prospects in the league right now, though inexperienced. The record goes to Pritchard, not Nate.

Exactly.