The Official Off-Season NBA Thread

[bostoiah]

Good morning. **** Paul Pierce.

For being “trash”, The Truth gets talked about a lot in here

rent free in everybody’s head

 

[wavycrocket]

All 3 of those players are HOFers in their generations though They would cook in any era

Of course, they would. That's why they're HoF'ers.

But look at the volume of 3's we're seeing in todays league. I didn't research this, but I'm guessing they probably attempted 2 or 4 3pta per game. In today's league , they would be taking closer to 7-8 3's/game. You don't think Ray Allen/Reggie Miller would've been explosive players today?

Similar logic is also applicable for Paul Pierce. He was heralded during his day, but playing high screen PnR, elevator screens and doors/motion offense would've been advantageous for PP. He also didn't have nearly the type of spacing most players have now. Modern day NBA caters to his game.

I think you get nearly the same statistical result. With less minutes played and more 3s shot. Paul was a 25/7/5 guy in his prime. Played around 38-40mpg.

Ray was shooting 7-8 threes per game from 01-07. Tmac too. They still shot more 3s than Kyrie

 

[don ramon]

Don't think there's a better alternative.

that's fair. perhaps there is no better alternative though it seems like decision makers for this job tend to veer in one direction when looking at head coaching candidates like it's some club. basically what i'm saying is i don't care for the power structure in the nba and feel it's pre ordained or something. pop was like three years too late in being replaced

Is there a more successful modern coach than Kerr?
4 rings as a player, 3 as a coach, helped revolutionize NBA offense, he's a worthy heir

that's pretty generous. he's also been fortunate imo.
his best career decision was not coaching for the knicks, i guess

 

[getback]

Next insurrection you're gonna see a lot of Kyrie and Beal jerseys among the insurrectionists

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Is there a more successful modern coach than Kerr?
4 rings as a player, 3 as a coach, helped revolutionize NBA offense, he's a worthy heir

Normal folks would agree with you. But some guys here will debate, just for the sake of it. And say he was "lucky".

For the people who don't agree--Who's a better alternative?

 

[wavycrocket]

Is there a more successful modern coach than Kerr?
4 rings as a player, 3 as a coach, helped revolutionize NBA offense, he's a worthy heir

Facts

Started his coaching career going to 5 straight finals in the west . Kerr is the one, mane!

 

[8pm at msg]

Kyrie doesn't know what he wants does he

 

[lawdog1]

Kyrie doesn't know what he wants does he

One of those people who seems to like to be unhappy.

 

[elpablo21]

They were plotting for this moment


I feel like they’re are doomed.

Lakeshow knows what's up

 

[VARNELL HILL]

VARNELL HILL

Sixers/Nets conference finals gonna be nuts

 

[amitt5504]

Sixers/Nets conference finals gonna be nuts

I’m on the Myrie for -name redacted- trade wagon

would also be hilarious if dude was also not vaxxed as well

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Lakeshow knows what's up

 

[had pants]

The Answer - The Process - The Excuse

 

[aepps20]

Next insurrection you're gonna see a lot of Kyrie and Beal jerseys among the insurrectionists

Both Jerseys go well with my MAGA HAT.

 

[Based Jesus]

Lakeshow knows what's up

Twitter too wild man

 

[pums]

i dont think team u.s.a should be getting an NBA coach. Just get a guy who either coaches in college or does not currently have a job. The nba schedule is crazy . Would be better off if they just get a guy to focus solely on usab

 

[addict4sneakers]

i dont think team u.s.a should be getting an NBA coach. Just get a guy who either coaches in college or does not currently have a job. The nba schedule is crazy . Would be better off if they just get a guy to focus solely on usab

JVG entered the chat

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

360° is a revolution. Think about it..

 

[VARNELL HILL]

Lakers gonna retire both 6 and 23 for Lebron?

Spoiler

Yuck

 

[spiderjericho]

that's fair. perhaps there is no better alternative though it seems like decision makers for this job tend to veer in one direction when looking at head coaching candidates like it's some club. basically what i'm saying is i don't care for the power structure in the nba and feel it's pre ordained or something. pop was like three years too late in being replaced



that's pretty generous. he's also been fortunate imo.
his best career decision was not coaching for the knicks, i guess

Normal folks would agree with you. But some guys here will debate, just for the sake of it. And say he was "lucky".

For the people who don't agree--Who's a better alternative?

Right time, right place. Blessed.

We saw what happened to Luke Walton when he tried to coach the Lakers after a "successful" stint with the Warriors. Disregarding, the previous foundation laid forth by Mark Jackson then Kerr, great drafting AND roster management, etc.

Some would say Phil Jackson was lucked into his two Bulls three peats. But he clearly, "lucked" into it again with the Lakers with yet another three peat (Del Harris, etc were the previous coaches who had Shaq, Kobe on their roster). Can we argue now if Phil is a great coach? Nah. President/General Manager...fo sure.

I'm sure Kerr is a good coach. Great? Who knows.

Just like I'm not sure about Steve Nash.

 

[lovehateself]

One of those people who seems to like to be unhappy.

@ me brother

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Right time, right place. Blessed.

We saw what happened to Luke Walton when he tried to coach the Lakers after a "successful" stint with the Warriors. Disregarding, the previous foundation laid forth by Mark Jackson then Kerr, great drafting AND roster management, etc.

Some would say Phil Jackson was lucked into his two Bulls three peats. But he clearly, "lucked" into it again with the Lakers with yet another three peat (Del Harris, etc were the previous coaches who had Shaq, Kobe on their roster). Can we argue now if Phil is a great coach? Nah. President/General Manager...fo sure.

I'm sure Kerr is a good coach. Great? Who knows.

Just like I'm not sure about Steve Nash.

You have to work with the talent you have and manage that same talent as well.

That function in the role of a head coach is severely undervalued, by most.

 

[amitt5504]

Where do we rank Glenn on the list of head coaches? O/U David Blatt?

 

[spiderjericho]

Bro. He had KD, Clay, Draymond, Steph, etc.

Even before KD went there. He had the "Lineup of Death!!" They have the winning-est season. And went to back=to-back finals.

I'll admit there was an art/skill in achieving that overwhelming offensive superiority. But the talent was there.

I'd just like to see if he can take the Warriors back to prominence. Or if he can go to a mediocre/average team and make repeat the same. I'm not sure how "good" of a coach he is. Same way I feel about Nash (okay with him moreso).

 

[ill steelo]

Bro. He had KD, Clay, Draymond, Steph, etc.

Even before KD went there. He had the "Lineup of Death!!" They have the winning-est season. And went to back=to-back finals.

I'll admit there was an art/skill in achieving that overwhelming offensive superiority. But the talent was there.

I'd just like to see if he can take the Warriors back to prominence. Or if he can go to a mediocre/average team and make repeat the same. I'm not sure how "good" of a coach he is. Same way I feel about Nash (okay with him moreso).

Almost reads exactly word for word what was said years about Phil Jackson

You obviously need talent but you can’t just roll the ball out & win titles