Does this count as throwing Nate under the bus?

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  1. Rastapopoulos

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    Eggers quotes Felton:

     
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    Sounds more like Felton's driving the bus over Nate.
     
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    Well I thought Andre started gelling with the tam whne he sort of called Nate out on his system . . . maybe same effect here?
     
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    What system works for a PG who is missing 75% of the shots he takes and turning the ball over like a blind man?
     
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    I've been wondering more and more lately if Nate knows what his system is.
     
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    Nate's "system" consists of scrapping and ya gotta make shots.
     
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    You really want to know the dirty little secret of why Miller was moved and never embraced by Nate? I'm not sure when it happened and it wasn't 100% this way 100% of the time, but at some point he pretty much said "fuck it" and started running the team his way (with just enough concessions to Nate to keep things on an even plane).

    Now do I blame Nate for Felton's horrendous play? No not really -- he showed up fat and out of shape-- but I do think there's a lot of friction between he and Nate stylistically and as long as Nate is here Felton is likely to continue to play with a low level of confidence and what can only be called "confusion."
     
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    I agree with this. I will add that Felton managed to be pretty sub-average for other coaches, too, even if he hasn't been THIS bad before.

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    D'Antoni's almost made him an all-star last year. :dunno: But I get what you're saying.
     
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    I think his statement is what it is. D'antoni has a system that is easier for a PG to thrive compared to Nates.I think the players should be more offended at Nate saying the loss last night was due to the team having little pride. That line would work if the rotation was young/immater but not with veterans.
     
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    But Felton went on to say that he's the point guard, so he's got McMillan's back. So all is well!
     
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    If he handles Nate's back as well as he does the ball Nate should look into increasing his life insurance.
     
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    Did he say, "No offense, but..." at the beginning of the statement? That would really ensure no feelings were hurt!

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    I don't think Nate cares if he gets fired at this point. He got his extension through next year, and it's tough to tell what agenda anybody in the organization is following at this point.
     
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    So Nate McMillan is responsible for Felton gassing out after 5 minutes, bad defense and some unbelievably bad turnovers while pretty much showing no bball IQ

    OK
     
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    [video=youtube;HczcZf0TIFY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HczcZf0TIFY[/video]

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HczcZf0TIFY
     
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    D'antoni has a system that allows a PG to get good personal stats without having to stay in shape or work very hard on defense. Not surprising a lazy chub like Felton would be happier there.

    Judging from last night's game, I'd say Nate's line worked rather well with the vets.
     
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    If he has some ideas (that he got while playing for D'antoni), then he should sit down with nate and talk about it. If he does that and Nate doesn't want to cooperate, then he can complain or make comparisons between coaches.
     
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