BigWaxer said:
VF you said something that kind of peaked my curiosity. Now I know that the coach doesn't shoot, make shots, play defense but this question must be asked. You said that POP had his team ready to play. Does that mean in a sense RA didn't have the Kings ready? Not blaming RA just want to hear your take on it.
For one thing, Pop has had the same team for a while. That makes a huge difference. Those are playoff tested veterans.
Rick, on the other hand, has a team still trying to find their identity. SAR, Kevin and Cisco had never stepped onto a court for a post-season game before.
Popovich is a much stricter coach than Adelman. Not sure his style would work with our particular group of black sheep but it certainly works for the Spurs. His team has worked all year towards the playoffs and defending their championship. They are ready because, primarily, they knew they would have to be.
The Kings didn't even dream of the playoffs until Artest arrived. Even then, it seemed like a pipe dream.
I honestly commend the coaching staff and the players for coming as far as they have in such a short time. The team has totally revamped its style and tone and yet still managed to find a win to win games. That's a lot bigger than most are willing to acknowledge.
Does that answer your question at all?