Additional Insight from McHale (and a little from Morey)

Thanks for the info.

I'm on board with the personnel strategy, still not convinced with McHale and the OC/DC thing.

 

Thanks for the recap. Much appreciated.

 

Thanks for the recap. Great job! I would have loved to have been there, if for no other reason than knowing I had season tickets. ;-)-

 

Thanks for the info.........

I am liking the approach more and more each day.

 

Thanks. I would be happier with the hire if finch were the oc and joerger were the dc

 

Thanks...i like the approach as well.

 

Did they have this slide show playing in the background?

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I would have loved to hear what he thinks about Yao

 

"We'd all be really happy if Yao comes back to play, and I hope he can," McHale said. "I think he'll give it his best shot. His body is going to dictate if he can come back and play. That's all going to be laid out in the future.
"But who wouldn't like Yao Ming, a big guy who can really make shots, just a huge force in the middle? That's out of my control. We'll see where that goes."

Source: nba.com

 

Thanks for the info/recap Rileydog. I too wasn't really happy with the hire at first, but I think Les/Morey were just looking for a big name to help attract Star players and free agents. In that sense I agree with the hire.

I don't know what it is, but I have a feeling McHale will give Rudy T a run for his money as my favorite Rockets coach of all time. He's also an ex-player that I feel will relate to this team. I think he'll be emotional on the sidelines for these guys because of the bonds he will build. How can he not fall in love with Lowry, Hayes and Scola?

Hope the players rally around him and do their parts. Sounds like he might not be a "player's coach" (stating that on the fact he said he will be very results oriented, i.e., if player's are slacking, they will be sitting right next to him on the bench...*cough cough* T-Will).

Let's see what happens, I'm excited and on board.

 

I actually really like the OC/DC system. I'll list a few pros and cons of it. (I am not a big football fan)

Pros:
- it takes full advantage of the X's and O's of the game
- It puts people responsible for the downfalls of the team
- There is a source of speciality where we can bring in the best at each position.
- It is set up to where we can be good on both sides of the ball instead of one side based on the HC's best suit (Adelman- offense, JVG - defense, Thib - defense, etc.)

Cons:
- it decentralizes our coaching staff, which can be terrible. McHale has to be a true leader and watch dog over his staff.
- If mcHale isn't up to date on all the things going on defense and offense, it could prove to be a disaster.

 

i think replacing adelman may not be as bad as people think.

1. finch is able to run the same offense.
2. mchale tested very well at late game decision making.
3. a defensive coordinator means there is more accountability on that end now
4. mchale developing big men is better than sikma. pat, hill, and thabeet are priority development right now.

finally, not that this makes a difference to the fans but all of this is had at a fraction of the cost of keeping Adelman and Co. not to mention they are hiring a young staff that can grow together and get better. if all works out they can be coaching longer than adelman who is near retirement.

 

Thanks - The burgeoning cynicism on the board is wearing me down and really taking some of the fun out of reading and posting. I appreciate the recap of the event minus any wild speculation or negativity.

I just don't see the internal conflicts that the Rockets have had over the last few years as being serious. I appreciate Alexander, Morey, and Adelman, and I don't think Adelman's departure is the sign of a some devious power struggle by anyone. The speculation on the board about this topic is just that... speculation.

 

I think one of the cons may be, if the the Rockets experience great success on offense or defense, they may have to outbid other teams to keep their own assistants.... but being good is a lousy reason NOT to do something, so it is irrelevant.

 

Following questions I would've asked Morey:

-Why lie about using the term "assets"?

-If you're reasoning for letting go Adelman was truly for basketball reasons, how exactly does Mchale measure up to Adelman's qualifications?

-If you're little money ball approach backfires, and Mchale gets no results next year, will you step down and apologize to Rocket fans for misleading us with you're intentions?

-How many PR reps do you have here secretly on 610, the chronicle, or clutchfans?

-If your sincerely trying to rebuild, why the hell are you bringing Yao back?

-How do you feel about ruining such a fine franchise?

 

Bitter, party of 1: your table is ready.

 

hahahaha!

 

I can see how they would like the idea of having Yao come back. They would probably not have to pay him much and can keep the China endorsements and in the oft chance that he plays well, he could be trade bait before playoffs. I wish I could hear more though! Thanks Rileydog!