Brandon Roy himself makes Nate Mcmillan look like twice the coach he really is. Someone tell me what the hell Nate has done to earn this whole "one of the best young coaches in the league" title. He had a sub .500 record in Seattle. One good year where he had 3 all stars, and now has one of the best rosters in the league and has done better again. What is Paul Westhead doing these days? He won a championship with the L*kers, so he must be a great coach right?
Just like a great play that forces the defense away from the player they are defending, which prevents them from blocking out, counts as one possession. It seems like you are implying that majority of our offensive rebounds come from garbage shots with no time on the shot-clock. I don't think that is true, but if you have proof/stats that show me otherwise, I'd love to see it.
I know your type. Ignore anything that isn't in agreement with your preconceived opinions. Whatever, you can hate on him for the rest of your life if it makes you feel better. Won't change reality.
All-stars make their coaches look better. Name a good coach that doesn't have an all-star player. Nate has improved the team 4 straight seasons, how many current coaches in the league can say that? Nate was a member of the Olympic Team coach staff and has the respect off many if not all of those players, how many current coaches can say that? Nate's players seem to have no issues getting his players to play hard. He's done plenty of good things...
My opinion indeed Sir. I think your last sentence is where the majority of people on both sides differ. The people that think Nate has done a great job think he is the reason for us being in games like we have been. Those of us that don't think Nate has done the best job think Brandon Roy is the reason.
That is correct. And it won't change the minds of the brightest people in basketball who all seem to agree that Nate is a top level coach.
I think a lot of folks need to take a look at the big picture and realize, that Nate McMillen is also learning coaching as our young players are learning hoops. He was in the playoffs once before, and fairly successful. The job of a coach is sure a lot easier if you have stars that carry the team. It gets tougher when you have to teach guys the game.
Fairly successful? He lost in the second round? But now I get the mentality of some of you and what you think is successful.
So only coaches who made it past the second round are successful? That's a mighty small pool you're fishing in. I don't think Nate is at the top of the game in terms of X's and O's, but I don't think he is below average, either. I also think..err...KNOW...that there's no way you can know what goes on in every huddle, every timeout, what the coach is saying and how the players respond. And, consequently, neither can I. I think Nate has improved the team consistently over the last few years. If you want to argue that's all because of Roy, that's fine. Just remember that regardless of how much natural talent a player may have, it takes a coach to get him off the bench.
Do you think Mike Dunleavy is a good coach? Was he a genius with the Lakers, but a moron with the Clippers? Your criteria is a bit odd. Perhaps if you explained what a good coach is I would better understand what is wrong with Nate.
Not trying to argue your point, but just curious. Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis. Who was the third all-star that year? My memory must be getting real bad.
No slow start, and the guys looked pretty prepared to me. Gotta love how he's taught the guys to NEVER give up. How did you like the in-game adjustment to bring Rudy in early. Instant offense! Starting Rudy for second half seemed to work ok. Riding the hot hand when Greg was playing great D in Q4. I've gotta say that Nate seemed to do a pretty damned fine job to me. What do you think? Just Brandon?
Our options are soooo limited right now. We have barely a handful of players that are capable of handling the pressure of the playoffs. Add to that the quick calls in the post so far this series...and there is practically no margin for error. Judging Nate this year is a mistake...they are ALL learning as they go.
