From the O: UPDATED: General manager Kevin Pritchard was on hand for the incident and said he was hopeful that it could result in a positive. "I encourage open and honest dialogue, I think that is always good,'' Pritchard said. "I think it can be (healthy). We have the ability to take it one of two ways and I believe in the character of this team, and you know, I think we can come together.'' Pritchard said the exchange was "normal". "On every team I have ever been on ... guys have opportunity to speak what they feel. That's OK. The question is, can we become better because of it. Either you can or you can't. I'm hoping we can.'' Pritchard and McMillan both said there would be no punishment forthcoming. "Absolutely not,'' Pritchard said. "We don't muzzle people. It's like being in a marriage. If you don't say something it builds and builds, then it's said, and when it is and it is honest and open, you can get better from it.'' McMillan was sharp when asked about the exchange between he and Miller. "I'm not going to comment on my talk with the team. It wasn't with Andre, it was with the team,'' McMillan said. "We talked as a group.''
The same guy that has been playing for the last 3 years on offense - Brandon Roy, and hopefully, a better guy than the one that has played for us on defense in recent years - Bayless (instead of Blake).
Miller was probably arguing the fact that Bayless ratted him out, or about McMillan's shitty use of offensive sets, or not using Andre in the fourth, etc....
Maybe its time to have a player-coach - Andre for coach anyone? Miller has struggled more than I think any of us expected this year but I think it is becoming apparent that much of that struggle has had to do with Nate and how he wants things done as compared to Miller. Granted, players need to adapt to coaching systems but coaches also need to adapt to player strengths. If Nate was not going to use Miller's strength's (and thus hamstring him), why did we sign him? Miller's strengths were by no means unknown. Gramps...
Nate is stubborn and honestly a really overrated coach. Miller has been playing great lately and we most likely lost the Memphis game due to the fact that he rode the bench for the entire 4th...I love Bayless but Andre is a much better floor general.
Wasn't Nate a big advocate of signing Andre after they had dinner over the summer? Surely he knew Andre's game and if he would fit here by then?
It's Miller vs. Roy, not Miller vs. Nate. It sure seems like he is not a real good fit. Of course, you have to remember that at the start of the year he told everyone that was listening that he can play in fast pace and half-court sets efficiently. I am not so sure he really is that great in half-court sets, honestly. The same was true in Philly as well - until they started pushing and running like crazy - his teams there did not look too hot as well...
kp has gotten to the point where he is as predictable... as the sun coming out. Its really gross, annoying and down right annoying. Doe she think every one is dumb? How long will it take for him to admit he made a mistake and is scared to trade?
yeah b\c the reason the Blazers lost to MEM was b\c Miller told Bayless to make the 2nd free throw....not the fact that Bayless missed the 1st free throw, or tried to score himself instead of giving it to Roy for that shot, or Miller not playing almost the ENTIRE 4TH QUARTER, in the midst of a good game..... Clearly it is all his fault....He wasn't playing "Nate's way" Actually, I thought he was doing that...by sitting on the bench. No wonder he can't take it anymore.....I wouldn't either....
This just keeps on getting better for me. Nate is an absolute idiot. Miller stood an excellent chance of getting a triple double if he had played the 4th quarter. Miller made the mistake of not wanting to run constant ISO's with Roy I guess? Shame on him
Before reading this thread, I hope everyone read the thread "Re: I'm Expecting To Read Something About Andre" which provides Andre Miller's reason to be mad at McMillan. The two threads could easily be merged to provide context. http://sportstwo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2225193#post2225193
Miller didn't play much in the fourth because he's old, he was tired, and he had a sore back (which kept him out of full practice today), and Nate doesn't want to use him up this early in the season. Plus, every late game second Jerryd plays = further development and experience.
