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back to my original point. its the players more than the coach. If we had a defensive minded centre and a backup pg, we are right in the mix of things. do you agree or disagree?
do you think that with a complete team, our coach is still incapable of winning a playoff series, or even winning it all?
When answering what question exactly? For clarification...
IF the question is "who can make a larger impact on a team, a player or a coach"? Then I could see where you're coming from. After all a player effectively equals 20% of the tangible assets on the floor at any given period.
IF the question is "why do MDA teams look poor defensively" (or something to that effect) then that really doesn't address ALL the factors involved and is an easy lame excuse. Especially when a proper analysis which encompasses many players, coaches, factors, and situations is done.
That to me isn't the entire accurate answer and it's common knowledge MDA and his philosophies play a major part.
Nash Stats:
Yeah he only became great when he was in Phoenix. His assists went up because he was in a system that has more possessions and keeps the ball in his hands more. You will also notice his turnovers went up... BECAUSE HE HAD THE BALL IN HIS HANDS MORE. His percentage going up can be explained by having Amar'e.
Let me also note, however, that MDA is not an effective offensive coach... he is. I'm just saying more possessions are going to push up numbers... good and bad.
:aplause: I have to say, your posts are impressive.
MDA just admitted today and confirmed his awareness that his offensive system inflates stats and as he said can be used to increase a players value to as he put it "get rid of him". There's no doubting it and its obvious using his approach.
But as I will keep saying so as to not be "spun"-
It matters NOT how a coach gets it done. Yell, scream, preach, draw, sh*t in front of his players- however vernacular you choose as description; the question is IS THE METHOD EFFECTIVE? DOES IT TRANSLATE TO POSITIVE RESULTS? IS THERE A POSITIVE IMPACT USING SAID METHODS?
As we all know including those who support like Trill...
The Current Answer Is Reflected In A Simple Stat... 27th (was 28th) OVERALL. Regardless of explanation that won't get it done.
No I don't agree with it and it's quite a simple concept. We are an undersized poor defensive team based on our roster not because we have a coach who doesn't prioritize it over offense.
* Coach has say so in player acquisition correct?
* Coach preaches, teaches, yells, goes over, defense correct?
* Coach is in charge of rotations and match-ups based on his approach correct?
* Regardless of our perceived priority, we are 27th overall correct?
You are partially correct, it's not just because we have a coach who doesn't prioritize defense, it's a myriad of issues under his control
Changing to a coach that would try to slow down the game and rely on defensive stops when we don't have the players for it would be disastrous! Think about relying on an undersized squad to play a half court grind out game! We already got exploited enough in the paint now you want to exacerbate that issue. The fact that we were able to run, inflate the score, dictate the tempo and spread the floor was the only way our squad was capable of winning. (pre-trade)
I'm really disappointed. I think your support may have clouded your judgement. I'm not sure you fully thought this first line out, and all the consequences.
The fact that we run, inflate the score, also results in inflated positions for the enemy who as you admitted WE CANT STOP. Use your logic and knowledge of prior and current contenders.
Further, the system you speak of directly lead to Felton having a borderline all-star year which directly correlates to our wins. If you look at Fleton's production in the beginning of the year when he was learning the system you will see us struggling. Then we became one of the hottest teams in the league and Feltons increased production was evident. Once he suffered an ankle injury and went into a slump we struggled again. Had Felton been putting up the same numbers he did his entire career one can conclude we would not have won as many games.
In conclusion, no I think Thib would have struggled and our record would have been worse had we tried to be a defensive team instead of playing to the rosters strong points. Further, we would have lost games had Felton put up his traditional numbers like the ones under another defensive oriented coach.
This is an example of being one sided and unfair. Yes we can assume had Felton not put up the same numbers we would not have won as many games- after-all he did log minutes, so he would be partly responsible as anyone else, but there's no mention of how that approach affected our defensive statistics, health, or a mention that the assumption is just as likely we would have had more wins using a different approach as it is not a fact.
If and when coach wins, it's most likely be as a result of changing his approach, either voluntary or forced, IMHO.