a nice big PG would be nice to have; a strong defender. (I mean, instead of an undersized guy like Frazier)
You shouldn't have a problem. He has taken a team, that many thought couldn't even win 20 games, to a level of competence.
We're 4 games in.... might want to hold off on the champagne just yet. I still think 32ish wins. We're actually behind the pace that I originally thought. I figured we'd get at least one win off Phoenix.
I get that. What I'm saying is the team looks good on the floor. They don't look like a team that can only win 20 games. They look like a solid team, organized, heart, tough and ready to play. Obviously they aren't world beaters, maybe not even playoff material, but Stotts has gotten them to trust and believe each other.
I think its a combination of both. The plays are still designed to take advantage of the players we have. I also credit Stotts for adjusting his defense to take advantage of our quick players. That proves he can change philosophy, depending on the players fielded.
Exactly! Why does the coach get all the credit for that? Dame is the one who has been going the extra mile to create chemistry and a winning environment.
You really don't believe that do you? The leader of your team helps motivate and build the confidence off of their confidence, but the plays and strategy is still on the shoulders of the coach. Come on man!
I have been impressed with Stotts so far this year. He has changed things to fit his personnel. I wasn't sure he would/could. Players are actually cutting to the basket...without the ball. (what a concept) I think having a big who can pass really helps. Plumlee is not perfect by any means, but his skill set has really helped the offense.
My problem with Stotts is that he played 4 years in a major college program, pro ball for 10 years, has been an NBA coach for 25, and I STILL know more than him, and I only played city league in high school!
They don't look good on the floor. With a well-designed offense this team could look A LOT better. Fact of the matter is that Stotts doesn't really have much of a playbook, but instead has a loose philosophy that he lets his players free-lance within. That's not good coaching. Also, there was only one person (HCP) who didn't think this team would win 20 games, and even he's backed off that statement. I told you Nate sucked years before you came to see it for yourself. Same with Outlaw. Same when I said LMA could never lead a team. Trust me when I say that Stotts is not a very good coach. I may not be right when I say someone is going to be good, but when I say someone isn't good I have a pretty good track record.
You are correct, sir. The Blazers will lose some games due to inexperience. That's what nearly happened last night. But so far, not from lack of organization or effort. Isn't that how a coach is judged?
Dame gets credit for helping to create a sense of unity and probably some of the team motivation. That's leadership. But he's not the coach. At the end of the day the organization, game planning, and team effort falls on the coaches shoulders.
Minny is the better team, according to HCP. Yet we won. The coaching has to have quite a bit to do with that.
