Has the time come to get smart?
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I advocated giving him a chance to work with the players, to develop his style, etc. What I've seen for the past month has convinced me he is no more a head coach than my stuffed Slamson doll. If we don't get someone in there to teach the youngsters proper game play, we will have ruined at least three or four careers before they've had a chance to even begin.
I've been in the same boat as you. Every coach needs time to implement his system and get players comfortable with what he wants to offensively and defensively. Losses would not matter to me if we were seeing offensive sets being run, roles being defined, a set rotation of 9-10 guys, and players looking comfortable on the floor. None of this has happened. Our guys still look totally lost in half-court sets, the effort and energy isn't there on a nightly basis from everyone outside of JT, and we're still seeing the selfish 1 on 1 style of play from our top scorers.
NOW is it time?!
I determined it was time within 2 months of him becoming head coach.
It was blatantly clear, way back then, that he was simply not qualified to turn this team around. No sub/roster skills, no ability to draw up plays, or any kind of offensive or defensive schemes whatsoever. KF's (and fans in general) bought his charismatic patter for too long, and that led to him being extended as a coach, TWICE already.
Now the team is a full year (at least) behind their rebuild, may miss out on the proven, experienced head coaches that are out there, and most damaging, may have missed their short window they had to install a competitive team before having to make the decisions to sign Tyreke (and perhaps DMC), and have one more year of eroding fanbase to contend with.
Now the Maloofs will likely be able to point to a Sacramento region which doesn't support the team (who would? They are LOSERS - I can barely stomach watching the games anymore) and may get the league to approve a move.
The Maloofs were brilliant to instill Smart as a coach - he provided the perfect smokescreen of charismatic bull**** that has allowed this area's support for the team to crumble around this fragmenting team.
I determined it was time within 2 months of him becoming head coach.
It was blatantly clear, way back then, that he was simply not qualified to turn this team around. No sub/roster skills, no ability to draw up plays, or any kind of offensive or defensive schemes whatsoever. KF's (and fans in general) bought his charismatic patter for too long, and that led to him being extended as a coach, TWICE already.
Now the team is a full year (at least) behind their rebuild, may miss out on the proven, experienced head coaches that are out there, and most damaging, may have missed their short window they had to install a competitive team before having to make the decisions to sign Tyreke (and perhaps DMC), and have one more year of eroding fanbase to contend with.
Now the Maloofs will likely be able to point to a Sacramento region which doesn't support the team (who would? They are LOSERS - I can barely stomach watching the games anymore) and may get the league to approve a move.
The Maloofs were brilliant to instill Smart as a coach - he provided the perfect smokescreen of charismatic bull**** that has allowed this area's support for the team to crumble around this fragmenting team.
I voted yes, because it needs to happen, but I worry about the maloofs hiring a replacement. They're not going to spend to get McMillan, or someone similar, so I worry that the train will continue. Hopefully the next coach will at least define roles and rotations, because it's what these kids need. They need structure, and they haven't gotten it in about two years.
Not everyone should get the green light. Players like Jimmer and IT deserve to know their roles, so that they don't feel every game is a tryout, forcing then to be heroes in order to earn PT.
Not everyone should get the green light. Players like Jimmer and IT deserve to know their roles, so that they don't feel every game is a tryout, forcing then to be heroes in order to earn PT.
Well, I wanted him gone back in Feb, so you're not the only one, and I was killed for that opinion. But, I was also going off what he did with GS which I saw up close.
And you're right, we've lost almost a year of development. Extending was an asinine decision the first time. Extending him again in the middle of summer for no logical reason is one of the worst decisions this franchise has ever made. What's worse? We might end up losing our best young players over it.
And you're right, we've lost almost a year of development. Extending was an asinine decision the first time. Extending him again in the middle of summer for no logical reason is one of the worst decisions this franchise has ever made. What's worse? We might end up losing our best young players over it.
let me give you guys an Example of just how bad this guy is.
Last night vs IND, down 2 with 11 seconds left and George Hill goes to the FT line. makes the first, IND is now up 3. at this point you NEED a rebound if Hill misses, or the game is essentially over. Smart can make a sub after the first free throw to get rebounders in. but what does he do? leaves DeMarcus Cousins, one of the LEAGUES LEADING REBOUNDERS, on the ****ing bench. thats gotta be the most brain dead moronic coaching i have EVER SEEN. litterally that one situation proves that this guy is not mentally competent enough to coach in the NBA
with that said, i dont think we could possibly find a coach that could do worse with the team. so yes, fire him, do it now
Last night vs IND, down 2 with 11 seconds left and George Hill goes to the FT line. makes the first, IND is now up 3. at this point you NEED a rebound if Hill misses, or the game is essentially over. Smart can make a sub after the first free throw to get rebounders in. but what does he do? leaves DeMarcus Cousins, one of the LEAGUES LEADING REBOUNDERS, on the ****ing bench. thats gotta be the most brain dead moronic coaching i have EVER SEEN. litterally that one situation proves that this guy is not mentally competent enough to coach in the NBA
with that said, i dont think we could possibly find a coach that could do worse with the team. so yes, fire him, do it now
I'll say this, Petrie needs to call the Maloofs and tell them he's firing Smart. If they say no, he needs to resign from his position. Come out and say it was past time for a coaching change, my bosses didn't agree, but I cannot continue my employment in an atmosphere like this.
That's what needs to happen. If Petrie cares more about this franchise than his paycheck, he'll fire Smart, and if it's blocked, he'll resign. If he does not fire Smart and caves to the Maloofs, he has lost his integrity, and we have both a GM and head coach who are sinking this franchise while gladly cashing their paychecks.
Firing Westy after a 2-5 start and then putting up with this is highly, highly questionable when considering Petrie's integrity.
That's what needs to happen. If Petrie cares more about this franchise than his paycheck, he'll fire Smart, and if it's blocked, he'll resign. If he does not fire Smart and caves to the Maloofs, he has lost his integrity, and we have both a GM and head coach who are sinking this franchise while gladly cashing their paychecks.
Firing Westy after a 2-5 start and then putting up with this is highly, highly questionable when considering Petrie's integrity.
A coaching change is no panacea, and I'm afraid it would be held out as one. Plenty more needs to be done. Smart may need to go, but so does everyone else. Petrie should not be able to get away with throwing another coach under the bus this time.
"If you're going to write anything, this is strictly on the players," Salmons said. "It's not the coach's fault."
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"If you're going to write anything, this is strictly on the players," Salmons said. "It's not the coach's fault."
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