I agree. To omit the talent a coach had at their disposal would make little to no sense. Dunleavy couldn't find minutes for a young Jermaine O'Neal, who would've been a top 3-4 player on the roster 5 years ago.
On the other hand, Dunleavy had a mess of personalities and Stott's had one of the best leaders in the league. I don't dislike Stotts like some folks. But, I would rank him below Dunleavy.
Dunleavy was also the Lakers Coach and outcoached Adelman in that playoff loss. I still think Adelman is a better Coach. But Mike got him in that series. *Edit* I picked Stotts. I'm really not sure if Billups is good or not. I have concerns, for sure.
I know, but he did have to deal with some rough personalities between the players and the press at the time. I gave him the edge over Stotts there and because he did outcoach Adelman in that one series.
Agreed. That team that he took to the WCF (and which led in every game against the Warriors in the second half (I think)) featured at least 3 players who would be out of the league within 3 seasons, despite still being young. I never liked the style that Stotts favored (glacial pace, poor defense) but it sure as hell maximized our "two undersized no-defense guards" lineup.
I think they were all good coaches except for PJ so I guess the answer should be Billups. But I picked Dunleavy because he was our best coach since Adelman.
I think Chauncey is better than most in here think he is. I know Stotts was better than most in here thought he was. Nate did well but was a bit ridged in his coaching style. Didn’t really like Cheeks. As I understand PJ Carlisimo was an ass. Dunleavy obviously had the most talent.
