McInnis Disses Nets’ “Big Three” Star “System” January 31, 2008, 4:34 am In an interview with HoopsWorld, ex-Net Jeff McInnis takes issue with what he calls the Nets’ “system for three guys”, an obvious reference to the Nets’ “Big Three”. He also takes a veiled shot at Lawrence Frank who was known to feud with while with New Jersey. As what the difference was between playing in Charlotte and playing in New Jersey, McInnis responded, “Just a coach that lets us play”. Up Close with Jeff McInnis - Joel Brigham - HoopsWorld
Haha, a guy who couldn't even come off the bench for a team that desperately needed depth. A team who's only viable bench player was a 40 year old marijuana smoker. What a jerkoff
McInnis is a dick. But he's probably right. It seems Frank lets the Three get away with anything, but penalizes anyone else for making the smallest of mistakes.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Feb 1 2008, 01:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>McInnis is a dick. But he's probably right. It seems Frank lets the Three get away with anything, but penalizes anyone else for making the smallest of mistakes.</div> He doesn't know jack shit about anything and he wasn't penalized because he made mistakes. He was penalized because he sucks. He's not good enough to make mistakes. Period.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Feb 1 2008, 01:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>McInnis is a dick. But he's probably right. It seems Frank lets the Three get away with anything, but penalizes anyone else for making the smallest of mistakes.</div> Exactly! Frank lets the so-called big 3 do what they want, that's why they suck now!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Real @ Feb 1 2008, 01:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Feb 1 2008, 01:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>McInnis is a dick. But he's probably right. It seems Frank lets the Three get away with anything, but penalizes anyone else for making the smallest of mistakes.</div> He doesn't know jack shit about anything and he wasn't penalized because he made mistakes. He was penalized because he sucks. He's not good enough to make mistakes. Period. </div> Yeah, I agree with that. He does suck, alot. I'm talkin about the other guys...mainly Josh, Sean, Marcus, Antoine.
Isn't it a popular criticism of Frank that he micro-manages? I mean personally I dislike him for other reasons, but it sounds like I've heard these words before.
Yes, Frank micro-manages. Some players have an easier time with that than others--just like some employees do better with a micromanaging boss than others. To be fair, though, there were a dozen reports indicating that Frank worked with McInnis one-on-one for a long time trying to help him "get" it--but it never worked. And there were the rumours of why McInnis was REALLY asked to stay away (it had nothing to do with his on-court play). What bugs me--and should bug everyone, but you NEVER hear about it--is that there are indications that the front office and coaching staff do not make personnel decisions together. Thorn will sign someone and say "it is up to the Coach to decide how to use this guy." If a player won't fit with the coach's system, why are you acquiring him? Shouldn't they first try to figure out who is likely to fit in and be successful before they go out and pursue someone? One reason why the Oakland As is successful is that Billy Beane both makes the personnel decisions AND decides how the players will be used. Why sign Magloire when there was approximately a zero percent chance that Frank would play him? I could go on and on. It seems like Thorn looks as players solely as assets--not puzzle pieces that have to ultimately interlock the right way.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Feb 1 2008, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, Frank micro-manages. Some players have an easier time with that than others--just like some employees do better with a micromanaging boss than others. To be fair, though, there were a dozen reports indicating that Frank worked with McInnis one-on-one for a long time trying to help him "get" it--but it never worked. And there were the rumours of why McInnis was REALLY asked to stay away (it had nothing to do with his on-court play). What bugs me--and should bug everyone, but you NEVER hear about it--is that there are indications that the front office and coaching staff do not make personnel decisions together. Thorn will sign someone and say "it is up to the Coach to decide how to use this guy." If a player won't fit with the coach's system, why are you acquiring him? Shouldn't they first try to figure out who is likely to fit in and be successful before they go out and pursue someone? One reason why the Oakland As is successful is that Billy Beane both makes the personnel decisions AND decides how the players will be used. Why sign Magloire when there was approximately a zero percent chance that Frank would play him? I could go on and on. It seems like Thorn looks as players solely as assets--not puzzle pieces that have to ultimately interlock the right way.</div> Hopefully KIKI will help to rectify that. I do think that is one of Thorns biggest faults.
A coach isn't just supposed "to let his players play." He's supposed to criticize (and fix) whatever problem he sees with his players. That's what coaching is. Now, whether Frank lets certain players get away with certain mistakes is another argument. But the fact that McInnis is happy that he has a coach that "just let's him play" tells you the type of player he is.
McInnis is such an amazing cancer. You would think trading him would put him completely in remission, but no, cells start growing again.
I agree with McInnis in that Frank's pets are the Big 3 and any mistakes by them are ignored, whereas any other mistake results in a benching, him stomping on the floor, or sitting exasperated on the bench. He's afraid of the big 3 and punishing them.
Screw McInnis, he's a bum. I agree with Real, the dude couldn't even play consistent mins, even with the lack of competition. What does that tell you? He thinks too much of himself.
He is nothing more then his jersey number a 0.....No offense to Gilbert Arenas or Greg Ostertag who ofcourse wore 00
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Feb 1 2008, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>McInnis is such an amazing cancer. You would think trading him would put him completely in remission, but no, cells start growing again.</div> You mean he's like a tumor that keeps trying to do damage to you even after it's removed?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Feb 1 2008, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Yes, Frank micro-manages. Some players have an easier time with that than others--just like some employees do better with a micromanaging boss than others. To be fair, though, there were a dozen reports indicating that Frank worked with McInnis one-on-one for a long time trying to help him "get" it--but it never worked. And there were the rumours of why McInnis was REALLY asked to stay away (it had nothing to do with his on-court play). What bugs me--and should bug everyone, but you NEVER hear about it--is that there are indications that the front office and coaching staff do not make personnel decisions together. Thorn will sign someone and say "it is up to the Coach to decide how to use this guy." If a player won't fit with the coach's system, why are you acquiring him? Shouldn't they first try to figure out who is likely to fit in and be successful before they go out and pursue someone? One reason why the Oakland As is successful is that Billy Beane both makes the personnel decisions AND decides how the players will be used. Why sign Magloire when there was approximately a zero percent chance that Frank would play him? I could go on and on. It seems like Thorn looks as players solely as assets--not puzzle pieces that have to ultimately interlock the right way.</div> You know, I never found out what those rumors were about. What were they about?
