billyshelby
Well-Known Member
This is one of the more unique Lindsey tests of Corbin, and I think he's failing without realizing it.
Corbin has been told that his job is to develop the young talent and improve the defense, record be damned. In fairness to Corbin, it's hard for any coach to think his job is secure if he doesn't win. And not far away is Jeff Hornacek who is winning big with a team considered worse than his at the start of the season.
But after a horrific start, Ty has naturally resorted to trying to win at all costs. So: 1) Favors and Kanter are rarely playing together; 2) Burks was struggling to get big minutes (until injury forced it); 3) old vets are playing a lot; 4) we have the worst defense in the NBA; 5) and yet Gobert has been sent to Siberia despite the obvious fact he could help our defense.
What Lindsey wanted to see (in my opinion) is how Ty would show creativity in fitting the young guys into prominent roles of a system. Instead, he's watching a coach flail for wins and coaching for his job, not the future.
Corbin has been told that his job is to develop the young talent and improve the defense, record be damned. In fairness to Corbin, it's hard for any coach to think his job is secure if he doesn't win. And not far away is Jeff Hornacek who is winning big with a team considered worse than his at the start of the season.
But after a horrific start, Ty has naturally resorted to trying to win at all costs. So: 1) Favors and Kanter are rarely playing together; 2) Burks was struggling to get big minutes (until injury forced it); 3) old vets are playing a lot; 4) we have the worst defense in the NBA; 5) and yet Gobert has been sent to Siberia despite the obvious fact he could help our defense.
What Lindsey wanted to see (in my opinion) is how Ty would show creativity in fitting the young guys into prominent roles of a system. Instead, he's watching a coach flail for wins and coaching for his job, not the future.