Would you bring back Terry Stotts?

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Would you bring back Terry Stotts?

  • Yes

    Votes: 34 54.8%

  • No

    Votes: 11 17.7%

  • Not sure yet.

    Votes: 17 27.4%
  • Total voters
    62
riverman said:
Terry Stotts won a ring with the Mavs and his offensive creativity is credited with the reason they did. If Wes makes that putback, we could have won tonight and we're losing about the same amount of games as the Pacers and Heat over the last stretch...not bad company if you ask me and they are highly rated defensive teams...what's their excuse?
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*As an assistant

You're forgetting that Rick Carlisle is one of the toughest sons of bitches to coach in the NBA.
 
Natebishop3 said:
*As an assistant

You're forgetting that Rick Carlisle is one of the toughest sons of bitches to coach in the NBA.
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No, actually I'm not, and exactly where are the "tough Mavs" this season? Same coach, Stotts has the better record.
 
The Mavs are like a hundred years old though, and aren't the Spurs.
 
Coaches get fired when the players stop listening and that hasn't happened yet. That's why Nate got fired.
 
BigGameDamian said:
Coaches get fired when the players stop listening and that hasn't happened yet. That's why Nate got fired.
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Time will tell.

You can disagree if want. But I think the team in some ways has quit on this season. And it happened awhile ago. No points for this game this evening. You are going to get up for the Heat.
 
OneLifeToLive said:
Time will tell.

You can disagree if want. But I think the team in some ways has quit on this season. And it happened awhile ago. No points for this game this evening. You are going to get up for the Heat.
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If anything they are frustrated, but after tonight's game I don't see how you can see quit in this team.

Blazers hit one, just one of the many open threes they missed and the Blazers get a W.
 
I think the makeup of the team has a lot to do with it more than Stotts.

Batum has a streak of 4-5 good games and coasts for the next 4-5 games. His inconsistency is becoming the norm. It's not what you what from a guy the team is paying $11m/per. I'd like to see him get his PER over 15 as well. He's not worth that contract.

Since the All-Star break this team has had ZERO low-post threat as LMA has morphed into primarily a jumpshooter .....again.

The bench, don't get me started on this bench.
 
HailBlazers said:
If anything they are frustrated, but after tonight's game I don't see how you can see quit in this team.

Blazers hit one, just one of the many open threes they missed and the Blazers get a W.
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And what about the other night in Charlotte?

When I say quit. I mean quit fighting. Ill say it again, this game doesn't count because any team is going to bring their best against the defending world champs.

But honestly, for this season, without getting two dramatic. The managment spoke loud and clear on this season when they need to make a move. LA and Damion were sending signals that they were getting tired and they needed help. Managment didn't respond. So I put just as much resposibility on the management as I do the players
 
Didn't respond? Lopez has been nothing short of amazing, Mo has keep the bench consistently afloat, and T-Rob is coming along. There's only so much that can be done with limited assets and Neil has done a considerable job.
 
I agree -- Lopez has easily been the most consistent Blazer this season.
 
I feel bad for Lopez. He brings it every night and gets no help down low. Aldridge needs to come back.
 
HailBlazers said:
Didn't respond? Lopez has been nothing short of amazing, Mo has keep the bench consistently afloat, and T-Rob is coming along. There's only so much that can be done with limited assets and Neil has done a considerable job.
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The last time I checked the team is comprised of 12 players not three.

Limited assets is one thing. But this management team had several different opportunities on several fa's and I'm not sure they even tried tried to bolster a weak spot on the frontline. Atleast make it appear your trying. Don't sent the message to your team that you are throwing in the towel on the season.
 
OneLifeToLive said:
The last time I checked the team is comprised of 12 players not three.

Limited assets is one thing. But this management team had several different opportunities on several fa's and I'm not sure they even tried tried to bolster a weak spot on the frontline. Atleast make it appear your trying. Don't sent the message to your team that you are throwing in the towel on the season.
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Examples of said free agents.
 
HomerLovesKoolAid said:
I said yes, with a qualifier. I like Stotts and the general vibe surrounding the team but we need a defensive specialist assistant coach.
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I agree, and that's why I was so disappointed that they didn't reach out when Thibideau's lead assistant was fired; reportedly for being too outspoken.
 
Defense is a mess most nights, especially against pick/roll. Offensive execution late in games nowhere to be found. Understand not calling t/o last night, but who was that last play for? Look like Dame & Wes BOTH thought it was for himself. Other losses where we had a chance to win/tie on last possession come to mind. Golden State: Batum air ball fade away 3 (plenty of time for a better shot or t/o). Houston: after the Harden 3 to tie, that backdoor lob to Dame was a lame idea. Dallas/Clippers/SA (home): all games we had lead in 4th & down the stretch looked disorganized/out of sync. Lakers: great comeback, but give up the lead on a lob? Almost as bad, our last possession with Dame just dribbling around unsure of whether to drive or shoot a 3. Waited too long & had to pump fake/fade away to get a shot off (air ball). OKC, Pacers, loss @ NO, 1st Miami game at home . . . all games that came down to final possession & it just felt chaotic. Of course opponents ratchet up the defense when the games on the line, but we can't buy a decent shot attempt in those situations. It appears Stotts is searching himself. Where's the ball going? Call t/o or let it ride? Go for the tie/OT or the win? You watch the better teams play & more times than not they get a good look in those situations. You can't make them all, but give yourself a chance. All of these close losses aren't just bad fortune. Down the stretch of close games other teams are attacking our defense and getting good shots off, while we end up with a low % attempt if we don't turn it over. Some of that is b/c we don't have a Lebron, CP3, KD, Harden, etc. to bail us out when plays break down. But some of it falls on the coaching staff as well. Adjustments need to be made & time is running out. Still undecided about Stotts, but have a feeling I won't be undecided when season is over (one way or another).
 
Kaydow said:
Offensive execution late in games nowhere to be found.
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This is what makes a normal "no" into a resounding "HELL NO". The horrible defense is enough on its own to cut ties with Terry. But the complete lack of offensive adjustment makes it crystal clear that Terry is only fit as a stop-gap coach for bad teams who are trying to find a direction to go in. He's no offensive genius - he has a couple offensive gimmicks that he can use as an assistant, but as a HC he doesn't have a decent playbook for a team wanting to go deep into the Playoffs.
 
blue9 said:
This is what makes a normal "no" into a resounding "HELL NO". The horrible defense is enough on its own to cut ties with Terry. But the complete lack of offensive adjustment makes it crystal clear that Terry is only fit as a stop-gap coach for bad teams who are trying to find a direction to go in. He's no offensive genius - he has a couple offensive gimmicks that he can use as an assistant, but as a HC he doesn't have a decent playbook for a team wanting to go deep into the Playoffs.
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Stotts more often than not puts players in a position to succeed and missing shots, put backs, turning the ball over is not on the coach. Players have to execute and recently in losses they haven't. Going into a 4th qtr trailing by 17 and tying the game with 8 seconds on the clock is an accomplishment, Bosh made a great play on the ball...that's not Stotts fault.
 
riverman said:
Stotts more often than not puts players in a position to succeed and missing shots, put backs, turning the ball over is not on the coach. Players have to execute and recently in losses they haven't. Going into a 4th qtr trailing by 17 and tying the game with 8 seconds on the clock is an accomplishment, Bosh made a great play on the ball...that's not Stotts fault.
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This is the "Nate McMillan" response to a loss: gotta hit shots.
It's the coach's job to design an offensive scheme that creates high-percentage shots for his players. Stotts doesn't do that. Sometimes our offense can create open shots, but rarely do we create high-percentage shots. When defenses continually push the ball 5' beyond the 3-point line and keep it there for the better portion of the (if not the entire) shot clock then it's up to the coach to figure out how his team can beat the defensive pressure and get the ball moving towards the hoop. Yet game after game we struggle to get the ball close to the 3-point line and end up with a bad shot. That's NOT on the players, that's on the coach. To suggest that players merely "have to execute" is a slap in the face of all coaches, suggesting that they have zero influence on whether a team wins or loses. The coach is VITAL to providing the players a system in which they can execute, and Stotts is flat out failing at giving his team what they need.
 
blue9 said:
This is the "Nate McMillan" response to a loss: gotta hit shots.
It's the coach's job to design an offensive scheme that creates high-percentage shots for his players. Stotts doesn't do that. Sometimes our offense can create open shots, but rarely do we create high-percentage shots. When defenses continually push the ball 5' beyond the 3-point line and keep it there for the better portion of the (if not the entire) shot clock then it's up to the coach to figure out how his team can beat the defensive pressure and get the ball moving towards the hoop. Yet game after game we struggle to get the ball close to the 3-point line and end up with a bad shot. That's NOT on the players, that's on the coach. To suggest that players merely "have to execute" is a slap in the face of all coaches, suggesting that they have zero influence on whether a team wins or loses. The coach is VITAL to providing the players a system in which they can execute, and Stotts is flat out failing at giving his team what they need.
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This makes no sense, sorry, Nate was a half court, give the ball to Roy and get out of the way coach. Losses are losses, all teams have them. Coaches don't make bad passes, forget to box out or brick freethrows or layups. You don't like Stotts system...that's an opinion. I happen to think he's doing a great job and also think the players are responsible for protecting the ball, boxing out or making shots. We get a lot of good looks because of Stotts offense. Couldn't disagree more with your assesment but you're obviously using Stotts as the blame guy. I'm not.
 
riverman said:
This makes no sense, sorry, Nate was a half court, give the ball to Roy and get out of the way coach. Losses are losses, all teams have them. Coaches don't make bad passes, forget to box out or brick freethrows or layups. You don't like Stotts system...that's an opinion. I happen to think he's doing a great job and also think the players are responsible for protecting the ball, boxing out or making shots. We get a lot of good looks because of Stotts offense. Couldn't disagree more with your assesment but you're obviously using Stotts as the blame guy. I'm not.
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When LA is playing it's not much different. Half court, give the ball to LA and get out of the way.
 
Natebishop3 said:
When LA is playing it's not much different. Half court, give the ball to LA and get out of the way.
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LA has missed a handful of clutch shots in a handful of losses but no more than Dame or Wes missing freethrows with the game on the line. You win and lose as a team. Damian has hit clutch game winners, it's a disservice to Nico, Wes, Rolo and Dame. When we started losing around allstar break, freethrows in the 4th qtr were not being converted way too often. Many splits at the line. Nic missed some game winners as well. Everybody wants a fall guy after a slump, especially after back to back losses. I think the 6th man..(Blazer fans) are failing the team as much as anything by wanting heads to fly when a slump comes into play. It's getting to be like Euro soccer here sometimes. Lose a game and tar and feather the coach. We're better than that.
 
riverman said:
LA has missed a handful of clutch shots in a handful of losses but no more than Dame or Wes missing freethrows with the game on the line. You win and lose as a team. Damian has hit clutch game winners, it's a disservice to Nico, Wes, Rolo and Dame. When we started losing around allstar break, freethrows in the 4th qtr were not being converted way too often. Many splits at the line. Nic missed some game winners as well. Everybody wants a fall guy after a slump, especially after back to back losses. I think the 6th man..(Blazer fans) are failing the team as much as anything by wanting heads to fly when a slump comes into play. It's getting to be like Euro soccer here sometimes. Lose a game and tar and feather the coach. We're better than that.
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Some truth here. Not making FTs in crunch time hasn't helped. But what about the degree of difficulty discrepancy on shot attempts late in games? Even in our last road win Dame hits a contested 30'er to ice it @ NO. Not everybody that's critical "wants heads to fly". I just want to see progress. How many games have we lost or been tied trying to defend on the final possession? Dallas (Ellis), Miami (Bosh-1, LBJ-1), NO (Evans), Indiana (Hill), Lakers (Johnson), Houston (Harden), Warriors (Thompson). I may have even missed some, point being most of those shots were good to very good looks. A few shots around the rim, a few shooters able to square up in rhythm, and a few fairly well contested/gotta "tip your cap" daggers. Compare that with the shots we are having to attempt in similar situations. Teams not known for their defense are even forcing desperation shots late in close games & this has been the case since long before LA went down. But I'm still hopeful that we figure something out through all this. A wrinkle in the play calling that allows US to dictate the possession instead of the defense, a new line-up that gels . . . the stuff that coaches are paid to come up with.
 
I'm sorry, only us "Original Nos" make the elite cut. The Nos knows.
 
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