Mike Longabardi (Defensive Guru)
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In fact being good at defense helps you play fast. (Forcing turnovers often leads to fast breaks....... its easier to run after missed shots)
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Me too
green
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How do you feel about Utah hiring Jim Boylen?
Can't say. Literally know nothing about the dude. Think I'd rather have Longabardi or the Euro dude first tho
green
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That's fine, then. I was trying to lead you along then hit you with truth, but you didn't bite. Ha ha.
My point was, I'd rather go with experience, and a known quantity (Hollins wasn't fire because of his on court performance) over an unknown, even a really good unknown like Longabardi.
I love Longabardi and think he'll be a great coach. I was calling for Horny to take over two years ago. BUT, I'd take Hollins because it is a more sure bet. Especially when it comes to developing young talent.
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^ green is a master manipulating genius. Hittin' folks with teh truth.
Duck Rodgers
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Pair him up with Avery Johnsen on his staff. Now that would be a practice worth watching.
Twin Towers
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This guy made no name guys play defense. And worked under the Boston defensive scheme which Thibs was the master behind.
Hollins had Gasol to anchor his defense. I honestly think Hollins is a bigger risk because we don't know for sure how great of a defensive coach he actually is. He doesn't have much of a sample size without having one of the best defensive bigs in the game.
Longabardi had guys on the roster that were lucky to be in the league
Hollins had Gasol to anchor his defense. I honestly think Hollins is a bigger risk because we don't know for sure how great of a defensive coach he actually is. He doesn't have much of a sample size without having one of the best defensive bigs in the game.
Longabardi had guys on the roster that were lucky to be in the league
homeytennis
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George Karl is available. His last year as a head coach at Denver (2012-13) he won 57 games. The most he won as a head coach was 61 with Seattle (now OKC).
Twin Towers
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George Karl is the type of guy you bring in when you have plenty of veteran talent but can't put it together on offense. And know he will only be the coach short term.
Not a good long term solution for these guys.
We need defense and George Karl has never taught that. The reason why his teams always lose in the playoffs.
Sexual Favors
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Say no to Hollins.
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Oh, wait. Me three!
Hollins was fired because he was/is at odds with analytics.
I agree that I would like to see a proven coach take over the Jazz so we're not developing a coach at the same time we are developing talent, but beyond Jeff and Stan Van Gundy I really don't like the available options.
A few reasons why Hollins is wrong for us:
1. He has a reputation of being an overzealous vet lover.
2. He is at odds with analytics, while our GM sees their use. Hollins style of coaching is better suited to the past era of NBA coaching, and not the one that the league has transitioned into.
3. Pace of play is a real issue that will determine the success of our roster given its personnel. His pace is just too damn slow for what we want and need.
4. His offense is inside out, which is contrary to where the league is heading, and for good reason.
5. As Twin Towers already pointed out, Hollins had Gasol. How gdo you know he is a good defensive coach? Can he teach it to our guys?