Questions about Locke's report on pre-camp scrimmages

[honz]

Does anybody else wonder after watching that video how often Star players get told what to change about there game by there coaches?

Lebron seems uncomfortable when the Erik Spoelstra is telling him to change his first step. I could easily be wrong about him being uncomfortable. But Lebron's last coach Mike Brown was a idiot in interviews and didn't have much structure in the offense. And I wonder if Mike Brown was ever critical of Lebron?
I bet a lot of coaches don't dare to tell stars to change something.

Mike Brown is a hack. Lebron was the coach of that team.

 

[write4u]

If that were the case, then LeBron certainly isn't ready to be a coach ... and I think his recent decision to publicize his "Decision" was ample evidence of that. But again I believe you're making another, flippant sarcastic comment

 

[honz]

If that were the case, then LeBron certainly isn't ready to be a coach ... and I think his recent decision to publicize his "Decision" was ample evidence of that. But again I believe you're making another, flippant sarcastic comment

No I'm not. I'd bet good money that team listened to Lebron before they listened to Mike "COY" Brown.

 

[Twin Towers]

No I'm not. I'd bet good money that team listened to Lebron before they listened to Mike "COY" Brown.

I remember during the playoffs a few years ago. They asked Mike Brown what his game plan throughout the game and he said "give it to Lebron". He was dead serious. And he always talked about having a structured offense was bad. That doesn't work in the playoffs.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Mike Brown is a hack. Lebron was the coach of that team.

This is also true. Put Lebron on a team with a balanced team and a system and he goes to another level. And for the record, I don't think the Heat exactly embody balance or a system. It's going to be a bunch of iso crap but it's going to work because there are going to be so many potent threats off the ball to relieve pressure and keep the defense honest.

 

[NotDeadYet]

Glad to see Evans and Thompson there. Neither has a contract, which tells me they want to be on this team and will do what it takes to EARN that 1st contract!! We all know from reports both these guys got some talent...

 

[cowhide]

Glad to see Evans and Thompson there. Neither has a contract, which tells me they want to be on this team and will do what it takes to EARN that 1st contract!! We all know from reports both these guys got some talent...

Evans is a second round pick so I am not surprised he is there and Thompson was invited to camp but it is nice they are there early. I like both players and hope both can make the team.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Evans already signed his contract to my understanding.

 

[Hitman]

Evans already signed his contract to my understanding.

Correct - https://www.deseretnews.com/article/700044884/Utah-Jazz-sign-Gordon-Hayward-Jeremy-Evans.html

 

[One Brow]

" The coaches and team are not allowed to be involved until training camp starts."

Is this true? I had thought that it was only the case that the team couldn't require players to show up before training camp.

There are limits on when the team/coaches can be involved, and how, in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. I would expect them to be strict and enforced in the pre-camp period, possibly less so ealier in the summer.

 

[NCJazz]

So Miles, Kirilenko, and Fes are the players who weren't involved. Am I forgetting anyone?

Why the heck isnt Okur out there playing? We need to get Chris Sheridan from ESPN on the case. Surely he would find out why.

 

[Kenwood]

Evans already signed his contract to my understanding.

He signed (as Mantis pointed out with the DNews link), but it was most likely not a guaranteed deal. A non-guaranteed contract is a lot like not having a contract at all.