Petition for Michael Malone: HC (10 Viewers)

[Domihatin]

We need this man. Splitter is nice, but he's too soft. We need the tenacity and experience of Michael Malone. Make it happen, Tom. Let's turn this season around and get our players some good experience with winning and playing right these last 20 games or so and-----can you imagine Malone coaching these guys in the play-in? Let's fucking go! I'm sick of Splitter's lack of coaching and effort translating into our guys. This is on the coach, not the players. He needs to fire them up. He has that same laid-back mannerism as Billups. And he doesn't come to a game with any decent plan or strategy.

I feel bad for season-ticket holders who spend a lot of money to watch this garbage product right now.

Petition signed.

 

[THE HCP]

You are one of those who believe a coach makes THAT much impact? Red Auerbach or Phil Jackson couldn’t lead this team to wins. Talent wins games.

 

[Domihatin]

They have plenty of guys with plenty of talent. The coach is not getting anything near what this team is capable of out of them. They are frenetic and running around mindlessly because of the lack of strategy for playing against the other team.

You want to run without a coach at all and have a starting five of Tony Parker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, David Robinson and John Stockton? Sure, there's lots of talent there that could probably win games without any coaching. They could coach themselves. Well, we don't have that group of players, but we certainly have capable NBA players that can make shots and know how to run the ball and do things, but they need a leader in a good coach that can spur them to victories and drive them with energy and fire.

And are you saying that Holiday has no talent? Grant has no talent? Matisse has no talent? DC has no talent? Vit? Camara? The poor shooting of these guys is a result of the other team's defense and not getting good looks and being forced to run around scrambling constantly. Fix the coaching issue and implement strategies and you will not get blown out like this repeatedly. You may even win a lot of games.

Splitter looks like he's just sending the guys out there with no game plan. Or if there is one, it's not very good and if things go sideways, he doesn't make adjustments or get on their asses and make sure that they do what needs to be done.

 

[riverman]

You should really look into the reasons Malone was fired from Denver. A volatile dude with a dysfunctional locker room and a power struggle with the front office. No thanks. Being angry doesn't make a person right. Fuck that. I'd rather see Splitter or Stotts calm demeanor coaching the team. Adelman is a much better fit for Denver in my view. Splitter has been very transparent about losses. We are not a good shooting team and our best shooters can't play. That's not a need for a coaching change. Vit hasn't exactly replaced our shooting woes so far. Scoot just can't shoot. We just don't have the offense to compete this season without Deni, Dame or Sharpe out there. We already know Holiday and Grant aren't going to shoot us into the win column without help.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We should use AI.

CoachGPT!

 

[julius]

There's a reason he was fired with 3 games left in the season.

Shiny objects are not the answer.

 

[Mediocre Man]

We should use AI.

CoachGPT!

He doesn’t even believe in practice though?

And who is GPT? Gary Payton III?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

He doesn’t even believe in practice though?

And who is GPT? Gary Payton III?

It was a play on this AI...

https://chatgpt.com/

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It was a play on this AI...

https://chatgpt.com/

Could you coach a basketball game?

Absolutely — I can coach it in several ways depending on what you need.

Before we start, tell me:

• Age/level (youth, middle school, JV, varsity, rec league, adult?)
• ⏱ Game length and format (quarters/halves, running clock?)
• Your team strengths/weaknesses
• Opponent style (big and slow? presses full court? shoots a lot of 3s?)
• Your goal (win at all costs, develop players, keep it close, build confidence?)

---

Here’s how I can coach your game:

1. Live Game Coaching (Possession-by-Possession)​

You describe what’s happening, and I’ll call:

• Offensive sets
• Defensive adjustments
• Substitutions
• Timeout strategy
• Situational plays (ATO, BLOB/SLOB, last shot)

---

2. Game Plan Builder (Pre-Game)​

We’ll create:

• Starting lineup
• Offensive system (motion, 5-out, horns, flex, etc.)
• Defensive scheme (man, 2-3 zone, 1-3-1, press)
• Special situations package
• Rotation plan

---

3. Playbook Design​

I can install:

• 3–5 simple scoring actions
• Press break
• Baseline/side out of bounds plays
• End-of-game package

---

🗣 4. In-Huddle Script​

I’ll tell you exactly what to say in:

• Pregame talk
• Halftime adjustments
• Late-game timeout
• After a bad run

---

If you want, we can even run a simulated game and I’ll coach it like a real sideline.

So coach — what level are we working with?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Could you coach a basketball game?

Absolutely — I can coach it in several ways depending on what you need.

Before we start, tell me:

• Age/level (youth, middle school, JV, varsity, rec league, adult?)
• ⏱ Game length and format (quarters/halves, running clock?)
• Your team strengths/weaknesses
• Opponent style (big and slow? presses full court? shoots a lot of 3s?)
• Your goal (win at all costs, develop players, keep it close, build confidence?)

---

Here’s how I can coach your game:

1. Live Game Coaching (Possession-by-Possession)​

You describe what’s happening, and I’ll call:

• Offensive sets
• Defensive adjustments
• Substitutions
• Timeout strategy
• Situational plays (ATO, BLOB/SLOB, last shot)

---

2. Game Plan Builder (Pre-Game)​

We’ll create:

• Starting lineup
• Offensive system (motion, 5-out, horns, flex, etc.)
• Defensive scheme (man, 2-3 zone, 1-3-1, press)
• Special situations package
• Rotation plan

---

3. Playbook Design​

I can install:

• 3–5 simple scoring actions
• Press break
• Baseline/side out of bounds plays
• End-of-game package

---

🗣 4. In-Huddle Script​

I’ll tell you exactly what to say in:

• Pregame talk
• Halftime adjustments
• Late-game timeout
• After a bad run

---

If you want, we can even run a simulated game and I’ll coach it like a real sideline.

So coach — what level are we working with?

NBA


Perfect. We’re in the NBA. That means:

• Elite skill
• Advanced scouting
• Matchup hunting
• Spacing matters
• Every possession is intentional

Before I draw up the game plan, I need:

1. Who’s your team? (Or give me your starting 5 archetypes)
2. Who are we playing?
3. Are we home or away?
4. Playoff intensity or regular season?
5. What’s our identity? (Fast-paced? Defensive juggernaut? 5-out offense? Post-heavy?)

If you don’t specify, I’ll assume:

• Modern NBA roster
• Strong scoring guard
• Stretch 4/5
• Two-way wings
• Opponent has an elite scorer

---

While you answer, here’s your default NBA playoff game plan:

Offensive System: 4-Out, 1-In with Spread PnR Base​

Primary actions:

• High Spread Pick-and-Roll
• Spain PnR variation
• Chicago action (pin-down into DHO)
• Empty-side PnR
• Weakside Hammer action

Goal:
Force switch decisions. Attack weakest defender every trip.

---

Defensive Identity: Switch 1–4, Drop 5​

• Weakside “low man” always tagging the roller
• Top-lock shooters off pin-downs
• Ice side pick-and-rolls
• Late-clock: switch everything

If opponent has a heliocentric star (think Luka Dončić type), we:

• Show crowd early
• Rotate out of doubles
• Force ball out of hands under 8 seconds

If facing movement shooters like Stephen Curry:

• Top lock
• Switch off-ball
• No-help off strong-side corners

---

Rotation Strategy​

• 8.5-man playoff rotation
• Stagger best scorer so one is always on floor
• Bench units run simplified PnR + switch defense

---

End-of-Game Package (Under 3 Minutes)​

Offense:

• Empty corner PnR
• Force switch onto weakest defender
• Clear side and attack

Defense:

• No middle drives
• Switch late-clock
• Foul up 3
• Advance ball with timeout

---

Now let’s make this real.


Tell me:
Who are we coaching — and who are we trying to beat?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

NBA


Perfect. We’re in the NBA. That means:

• Elite skill
• Advanced scouting
• Matchup hunting
• Spacing matters
• Every possession is intentional

Before I draw up the game plan, I need:

1. Who’s your team? (Or give me your starting 5 archetypes)
2. Who are we playing?
3. Are we home or away?
4. Playoff intensity or regular season?
5. What’s our identity? (Fast-paced? Defensive juggernaut? 5-out offense? Post-heavy?)

If you don’t specify, I’ll assume:

• Modern NBA roster
• Strong scoring guard
• Stretch 4/5
• Two-way wings
• Opponent has an elite scorer

---

While you answer, here’s your default NBA playoff game plan:

Offensive System: 4-Out, 1-In with Spread PnR Base​

Primary actions:

• High Spread Pick-and-Roll
• Spain PnR variation
• Chicago action (pin-down into DHO)
• Empty-side PnR
• Weakside Hammer action

Goal:
Force switch decisions. Attack weakest defender every trip.

---

Defensive Identity: Switch 1–4, Drop 5​

• Weakside “low man” always tagging the roller
• Top-lock shooters off pin-downs
• Ice side pick-and-rolls
• Late-clock: switch everything

If opponent has a heliocentric star (think Luka Dončić type), we:

• Show crowd early
• Rotate out of doubles
• Force ball out of hands under 8 seconds

If facing movement shooters like Stephen Curry:

• Top lock
• Switch off-ball
• No-help off strong-side corners

---

Rotation Strategy​

• 8.5-man playoff rotation
• Stagger best scorer so one is always on floor
• Bench units run simplified PnR + switch defense

---

End-of-Game Package (Under 3 Minutes)​

Offense:

• Empty corner PnR
• Force switch onto weakest defender
• Clear side and attack

Defense:

• No middle drives
• Switch late-clock
• Foul up 3
• Advance ball with timeout

---

Now let’s make this real.


Tell me:
Who are we coaching — and who are we trying to beat?

Portland at Memphis, no Lillard or Morant

Good. Now it’s chess, not star hunting.

Portland at Memphis — no Damian Lillard, no Ja Morant.

That changes everything.

This becomes:

• Halfcourt execution
• Physicality
• Bench depth
• Who controls the glass
• Who manufactures paint touches

I’ll assume:

Portland Core​

• Anfernee Simons
• Jerami Grant
• Deandre Ayton
• 3-and-D wings
• Young bench

Memphis Core​

• Desmond Bane
• Jaren Jackson Jr.
• Marcus Smart
• Brandon Clarke
• Physical second unit

If that’s off, tell me and we adjust.

---

Game Identity​

This is a grind game.
First team to 105 probably wins.

We’re coaching Portland unless you say otherwise.

---

DEFENSIVE PLAN vs Memphis​

Priority #1: Take Away Bane’s Rhythm​

We treat Bane like a primary star.

• Top-lock off pin downs.
• No clean catch-and-shoot 3s.
• Chase him into midrange pull-ups.
• Switch late-clock.

Make someone else beat us.

---

Priority #2: Discipline vs Jaren Jackson Jr.​

JJJ wants:

• Pick-and-pop 3s
• Face-up drives
• Foul bait

Coverage:

• Close short.
• Sit on right-hand drive.
• Verticality at rim.
• No unnecessary reach-ins.

Live with contested 2s.

---

Priority #3: Defensive Rebounding​

Memphis without Ja crashes hard.

Rule:
Two to the ball.
Three back.
Hit first.

No leak-outs unless secured.

---

OFFENSIVE PLAN (Portland)​

Without Lillard, this is about structure.

Base Offense: 5-Out Delay Series​

Ayton at elbow.
Simons off DHOs.
Backdoor cuts if overplayed.

We want:

• Paint touch every possession.
• Either via drive or post feed.

---

Primary Action: Empty-Side PnR with Simons​

Force:

• Smart navigating screen
• JJJ making coverage decision

If drop → pull-up 3.
If switch → attack JJJ’s feet.
If show → short roll to Ayton.

---

Secondary: Grant Post Mismatch Hunting​

If Memphis switches:
Clear side.
Grant at 15 feet.
One cut, four spacers.

---

⏱ Tempo Strategy​

Memphis wants physical chaos.

We want:

• Controlled tempo.
• Early drag screen before defense sets.
• No live-ball turnovers.

If game slows, it favors structured offense.

---

Rotation Strategy​

Win non-Bane minutes.

When Bane sits:

• Full pressure on ball.
• Run makes.
• Attack paint repeatedly.

Stagger Simons to anchor second unit.

---

Endgame Plan​

Under 4 minutes:

Offense:

• Empty corner PnR.
• Best shooter in weakside slot.
• Offensive rebounder opposite corner.

Defense:

• Switch 1–4.
• JJJ gets late double if isolated.
• Foul up 3.

---

Now we can:

1. Simulate first quarter live.
2. Install 3 quick-hitter ATO plays.
3. 🗣 Write the pregame locker room speech.
4. Run halftime adjustments based on a stat line.

Coach — are we Portland or Memphis?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Portland at Memphis, no Lillard or Morant

Good. Now it’s chess, not star hunting.

Portland at Memphis — no Damian Lillard, no Ja Morant.

That changes everything.

This becomes:

• Halfcourt execution
• Physicality
• Bench depth
• Who controls the glass
• Who manufactures paint touches

I’ll assume:

Portland Core​

• Anfernee Simons
• Jerami Grant
• Deandre Ayton
• 3-and-D wings
• Young bench

Memphis Core​

• Desmond Bane
• Jaren Jackson Jr.
• Marcus Smart
• Brandon Clarke
• Physical second unit

If that’s off, tell me and we adjust.

---

Game Identity​

This is a grind game.
First team to 105 probably wins.

We’re coaching Portland unless you say otherwise.

---

DEFENSIVE PLAN vs Memphis​

Priority #1: Take Away Bane’s Rhythm​

We treat Bane like a primary star.

• Top-lock off pin downs.
• No clean catch-and-shoot 3s.
• Chase him into midrange pull-ups.
• Switch late-clock.

Make someone else beat us.

---

Priority #2: Discipline vs Jaren Jackson Jr.​

JJJ wants:

• Pick-and-pop 3s
• Face-up drives
• Foul bait

Coverage:

• Close short.
• Sit on right-hand drive.
• Verticality at rim.
• No unnecessary reach-ins.

Live with contested 2s.

---

Priority #3: Defensive Rebounding​

Memphis without Ja crashes hard.

Rule:
Two to the ball.
Three back.
Hit first.

No leak-outs unless secured.

---

OFFENSIVE PLAN (Portland)​

Without Lillard, this is about structure.

Base Offense: 5-Out Delay Series​

Ayton at elbow.
Simons off DHOs.
Backdoor cuts if overplayed.

We want:

• Paint touch every possession.
• Either via drive or post feed.

---

Primary Action: Empty-Side PnR with Simons​

Force:

• Smart navigating screen
• JJJ making coverage decision

If drop → pull-up 3.
If switch → attack JJJ’s feet.
If show → short roll to Ayton.

---

Secondary: Grant Post Mismatch Hunting​

If Memphis switches:
Clear side.
Grant at 15 feet.
One cut, four spacers.

---

⏱ Tempo Strategy​

Memphis wants physical chaos.

We want:

• Controlled tempo.
• Early drag screen before defense sets.
• No live-ball turnovers.

If game slows, it favors structured offense.

---

Rotation Strategy​

Win non-Bane minutes.

When Bane sits:

• Full pressure on ball.
• Run makes.
• Attack paint repeatedly.

Stagger Simons to anchor second unit.

---

Endgame Plan​

Under 4 minutes:

Offense:

• Empty corner PnR.
• Best shooter in weakside slot.
• Offensive rebounder opposite corner.

Defense:

• Switch 1–4.
• JJJ gets late double if isolated.
• Foul up 3.

---

Now we can:

1. Simulate first quarter live.
2. Install 3 quick-hitter ATO plays.
3. 🗣 Write the pregame locker room speech.
4. Run halftime adjustments based on a stat line.

Coach — are we Portland or Memphis?

Portland

Good. We’re Portland in Memphis.

No Lillard. No Morant.
This is about discipline, execution, and toughness.

Memphis will try to win with:

• Physical defense
• Halfcourt grinding
• Bane shotmaking
• JJJ rim protection

We win with:

• Spacing
• Smart shot profile
• Controlling turnovers
• Owning the paint without forcing

---

PRE-GAME MESSAGE (What You Tell the Team)​

“Tonight is grown-man basketball. No bailout stars. No hero ball.
We defend without fouling. We move the ball side-to-side.
We make them guard for 20 seconds every possession.
And when we get paint touches, we spray it out.
We’re the more organized team tonight.”

---

DEFENSIVE GAME PLAN​

Primary Focus: Desmond Bane​

He is their engine now.

Coverage:

• Top-lock on pin-downs.
• Chase over every screen.
• Show body early.
• Force him into floaters, not rhythm 3s.

Late clock? Switch and contest.

Rule: No clean catch-and-shoot threes.

---

Jaren Jackson Jr.​

We defend him with discipline.

• Close short, hands high.
• Make him put it on the floor.
• Sit on right hand.
• No swipe-down fouls.

If he isolates late shot clock:
Send delayed dig from top — not corner.

---

Paint Rules​

• Weakside low man always in position.
• Tag roller early.
• Two feet in the paint on drives.

We will not give up dunks.

---

OFFENSIVE PLAN​

We don’t have Lillard bailouts.

We must create advantages through structure.

---

Base Offense: 5-Out Delay​

Ayton at elbow.
Simons in motion.
Wings cutting through.

We want:

• Dribble handoff into downhill drive.
• Backdoor if overplayed.
• Constant weakside movement.

No standing.

---

Primary Action: Empty-Side Pick & Roll (Simons + Ayton)​

Why empty side?
JJJ cannot stunt and recover.

Reads:

• Drop → Pull-up 3.
• Switch → Attack big off bounce.
• Show → Pocket pass, dunk spot drift.

We run this 8–10 times minimum.

---

Secondary: Jerami Grant Isolation Hunting​

If Memphis switches Smart onto a big:
Clear side.
Grant at 15 feet.
One hard dribble pull-up.

Don’t over-dribble. One move, score.

---

Tempo Strategy​

Do NOT let this turn into chaos.

After makes:

• Light pressure.
• Slow Memphis into halfcourt.

After misses:

• Early drag screen before defense sets.

We want controlled pace.

---

ROTATION STRATEGY​

Stagger Simons.

Bench unit:

• Simplified high PnR.
• Strong corner spacing.
• One shooter always lifted slot.

Win the non-Bane minutes.
That’s the swing segment.

---

⏱ Late Game Package​

Under 3 minutes:

Offense:

• Empty corner PnR.
• Weakside hammer action if help comes.
• Crash from opposite slot only.

Defense:

• Switch 1–4.
• Double JJJ on second dribble.
• Foul up 3.

---

Now we go live.

Start of 1st quarter.
Memphis wins tip.

Tell me:

• First 3 possessions (what happens?)
• Score after 4–5 minutes?
• Any foul trouble?

I’ll adjust like we’re courtside.

 

[Mediocre Man]

It was a play on this AI...

https://chatgpt.com/

I know. I’m not one of these idiot fucktards that seem to be invading this site

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I know. I’m not one of these idiot fucktards that seem to be invading this site

 

[Chris Craig]

The Blazers aren't going to look for a new coach till the off season. They still have to end things with Billups, who is still officially the Head Coach. The Blazers will try and reach a deal with him to step down. Else they will have to fire him and eat it.

Tiago Splitter will go back to the bench. He will not be the coach next season. The Blazers will have an extensive search for a new coach. Whether, that coach is Michael Malone or not, it will be someone with experience. Dundon is going to want to put his own people in. He is going to want to reinvent this franchise and wipe away the poor image it has had with the league and big named players. The legacy is there. The bones are good, but the doormat of the league reputation has to go. He won't be and shouldn't be resigned to settle for the Blazers being a team opponents are glad to see on the schedule. Oh, we got the Blazers next! Sweet! Easy win! That has to be a thing of the past and I think Dundon is about to work to make that so.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

Portland at Memphis, no Lillard or Morant

Good. Now it’s chess, not star hunting.

Portland at Memphis — no Damian Lillard, no Ja Morant.

That changes everything.

This becomes:

• Halfcourt execution
• Physicality
• Bench depth
• Who controls the glass
• Who manufactures paint touches

I’ll assume:

Portland Core​

• Anfernee Simons
• Jerami Grant
• Deandre Ayton
• 3-and-D wings
• Young bench

Memphis Core​

• Desmond Bane
• Jaren Jackson Jr.
• Marcus Smart
• Brandon Clarke
• Physical second unit

If that’s off, tell me and we adjust.

---

Game Identity​

This is a grind game.
First team to 105 probably wins.

We’re coaching Portland unless you say otherwise.

---

DEFENSIVE PLAN vs Memphis​

Priority #1: Take Away Bane’s Rhythm​

We treat Bane like a primary star.

• Top-lock off pin downs.
• No clean catch-and-shoot 3s.
• Chase him into midrange pull-ups.
• Switch late-clock.

Make someone else beat us.

---

Priority #2: Discipline vs Jaren Jackson Jr.​

JJJ wants:

• Pick-and-pop 3s
• Face-up drives
• Foul bait

Coverage:

• Close short.
• Sit on right-hand drive.
• Verticality at rim.
• No unnecessary reach-ins.

Live with contested 2s.

---

Priority #3: Defensive Rebounding​

Memphis without Ja crashes hard.

Rule:
Two to the ball.
Three back.
Hit first.

No leak-outs unless secured.

---

OFFENSIVE PLAN (Portland)​

Without Lillard, this is about structure.

Base Offense: 5-Out Delay Series​

Ayton at elbow.
Simons off DHOs.
Backdoor cuts if overplayed.

We want:

• Paint touch every possession.
• Either via drive or post feed.

---

Primary Action: Empty-Side PnR with Simons​

Force:

• Smart navigating screen
• JJJ making coverage decision

If drop → pull-up 3.
If switch → attack JJJ’s feet.
If show → short roll to Ayton.

---

Secondary: Grant Post Mismatch Hunting​

If Memphis switches:
Clear side.
Grant at 15 feet.
One cut, four spacers.

---

⏱ Tempo Strategy​

Memphis wants physical chaos.

We want:

• Controlled tempo.
• Early drag screen before defense sets.
• No live-ball turnovers.

If game slows, it favors structured offense.

---

Rotation Strategy​

Win non-Bane minutes.

When Bane sits:

• Full pressure on ball.
• Run makes.
• Attack paint repeatedly.

Stagger Simons to anchor second unit.

---

Endgame Plan​

Under 4 minutes:

Offense:

• Empty corner PnR.
• Best shooter in weakside slot.
• Offensive rebounder opposite corner.

Defense:

• Switch 1–4.
• JJJ gets late double if isolated.
• Foul up 3.

---

Now we can:

1. Simulate first quarter live.
2. Install 3 quick-hitter ATO plays.
3. 🗣 Write the pregame locker room speech.
4. Run halftime adjustments based on a stat line.

Coach — are we Portland or Memphis?

AI thinks Simons and Ayton are still Blazers.

Not to mention JJJ Bane Smart - none of which are on the Grizz.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

AI thinks Simons and Ayton are still Blazers.

Not to mention JJJ Bane Smart - none of which are on the Grizz.

It also thought Lillard and Morant could play.