If you just wait a little while networks, cpawfan will have some more kids and you can just use the ones that don't make the cut to appear in his.
whoa, nice call. so, I'm not too familiar with this scheme. I've read the article. what are the plusses and negatives of this offense?
Didn't Kid Chocolate first recommend the Memphis offense? I think I remember a thread where 3 people gave that recommendation.
It's because on March 9th, there was a really good feature on Memphis' offense on TV. Everyone watched it and commented on it.
http://sportstwo.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1576399&postcount=7 KC mentioned on Feb 22 (a very good day)
He played DDM at Memphis, so he knows what to do. But I'm not sure he can do the same things at the pro level against bigger more athletic players. In the summer league vids, his shot looked rough with limited range, and while he got by his man easily he tended to run smack into the defensive big man without an idea how to finish. But maybe I'm all wrong, I hope.
If you and I were coaches, we would do just that. But the offense has to be simple enough to keep LF from driving the players crazy with screaming instructions mid-game.
I believe that most of the shouting has to do with helping the players identify the opposition's defensive allignments. In other words, he serves as a sixth set of eyes. I could be wrong, but I don't think he does much play-calling. Devin Harris' reaction upon coming to the Nets--and his comparison of the way he was being used vs. the way he was treated in Dallas--supports this.
Dumpy, If you've seen any of my posts in the past, here and elsewhere you'll notice that I am as big a fan of the team as anyone. I'd like the team to win now and also to develop our young players to the best of their potential. The coach is an integral part of the team, and his ability to lead and motivate players is absolutely essential. If you are a strong supporter of LF, then you should open a new thread on the subject. I'm afraid it's a big issue that needs to be aired.
Actually, the way the team is now constructed, is perfect for a wide open offensive set. Our guards are dribble penetrating style players who can either go to the basket or dish to whoever is open. Our forwards are all good 3 point shooters, better than anything we've seen in the past 15 years since Drazen. Yi, Najera, Lopez, and Anderson are very good shooters from the high post, Which opens up the possibilities of the old pick-and-roll if the PF shuffles from wing to high post. Yi did this at the Olympics in the later games, and looked very effective, almost playing point from there.
He also meant that I am unfairly criticizing Frank for yelling too much at young players on offense. Maybe I am. Am I? If I were coach, I would have the Nets play triangles for the smalls, and two man games for the bigs, have Yi distribute from high post, and still go to cuts and backdoors. But that is very complicated. It's much easier to play on the board than on the floor against a thinking team. With young players, it's impossible. Most coaches will be screaming at young players trying to instruct them while the game is going on. In other sports, like baseball and football, this is not done. The players are pulled aside and instructed in private. But that can't be done in basketball. The game is just too fast.
I welcome this change in offense if it is true. The Princeton offense didn't really do much for the Nets the past couple seasons. Atleast this will give the Nets a chance to put up 90+ points per game. I can't wait for the season to start.
In Hodge's blog from last week he said that this Nets team looks like its going to be a better version of the Warriors team from 2 years ago...thats quite a bold statement. does anyone think that this could be a possibility with the players that thorn and kiki put together thus far?? If not what pieces do you guys think that we need to get to or close to being that calibur?
Welcome to S2. The Warriors were built over several years, and mostly through the draft. Along the way, they were able to consolidate those players into quality veterans on the young side. Seems to me the Nets stockpiled the draft picks this summer, but it's a bit early to say they're going to be like the Warriors of two seasons ago or even last year's version.
no, I didn't, but whatever. I'd write more, but I have some toenails to clip, which is far more important (and interesting)
