Padrino
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You can't base your whole system around one player. That's what desperate franchises do.
sure. it's also what smart franchises do when they have a top-5 player in the entire league.
You can't base your whole system around one player. That's what desperate franchises do.
I think I saw somewhere that the Kings players call Corbin "substitute teacher".That, I think is the biggest thing. Malone seems to have had the support of the stars wherever he has been. We still haven't heard any players say anything bad about him. Or I missed it.
That I actually think is the most important thing for a coach, and especially with a star like demarcus the trust takes time. That's why this reset is so discouraging to me. He had Rudy and Demarcus on his side. And they rewarded him with career best numbers. It's actually the key to any leader of a team in any setting. Get the "talent" to support what you're doing, and that's more than half the job. Not everyone is going to love everything the leader does, but if the star supports the leader, things don't fall apart.
They need to have been damn sure Ty Corbin had the respect of the stars. The effort and play recently says no and they're just biding their time until the "real" coach is hired.
I'm not sure cuz is a top 5 player yet, but if he's is then a top 5 player will get his and dominate in whatever system.sure. it's also what smart franchises do when they have a top-5 player in the entire league.
I think I saw somewhere that the Kings players call Corbin "substitute teacher".
I'm not sure cuz is a top 5 player yet, but if he's is then a top 5 player will get his and dominate in whatever system.
You can't base your whole system around one player. That's what desperate franchises do.
I'm not sure cuz is a top 5 player yet, but if he's is then a top 5 player will get his and dominate in whatever system.
Why not?You can't base your whole system around one player. That's what desperate franchises do.
I'm not sure cuz is a top 5 player yet, but if he's is then a top 5 player will get his and dominate in whatever system.
Yes...I'd like to read the analysis of why not as well.Why not?
You can't base your whole system around one player. That's what desperate franchises do.
The problem is not UP-tempo vs Slow down-grind it out.
The problem IS Out of Control - Get up as many shots as possible -vs- controlled Up-tempo.
When the Kings push the pace and play under control they win. When they run all over, just jacking up shots, they are horrible.
THE SOLUTION FOR ALL OF THIS IS TO ALLOW CORBIN TO PLAY AN UP-TEMPO CONTROLLED PACE, like in the Cavs and OKC games.
INSTEAD OF THE ALL OUT BLITZ ON THE BASKET THAT THE F.O. SEEMS TO WANT.
If there is a compromise, their can be SUCCESS.
Ya:You can't base your whole system around one player. That's what desperate franchises do.
I would also add that with a season low 4 turn overs the slower pace we played with instantly solved one of the problems plaguing us all season.For what it's worth the Kings played at a very slow statistical pace last night. Obviously it's just one game, but last night the Kings played at a pace slower the Miami Heat's season average - which is the lowest pace in the league this season. Every team should look to push in transition when the opportunity is there - it's potentially an easy way to get points before the defense is set. And every team should look to get the ball up the floor quickly to initiate their offense. I wouldn't argue against either of those points. But there is nothing about this Kings roster that makes me think they are fundamentally an up and down team.
I would also add that with a season low 4 turn overs the slower pace we played with instantly solved one of the problems plaguing us all season.
The Significance of Pace
Kings Pace in 16 wins: 93.74
Kings Pace in 21 losses: 93.76
/end Gerbil
src: bball-reference pace stats