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[mySA] Bruce Bowen on Kawhi, Kobe and dealing with Gregg Popovich

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by RedEyesKirby, Sep 22, 2014.

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  1. RedEyesKirby

    RedEyesKirby Member

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    I thought this was interesting, especially the part about Houston. If you are easily offended by the mention of defense and Houston, then this piece is not for you. You can skip the 2nd question, and just read along. The rest is pretty interesting as well.

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    ABOUT HOUSTON/JAMES HARDEN:
    Speaking of defense, do you just cringe when you watch James Harden?

    See, I don’t cringe, because I remember him in OKC. In fairness to James, yes, (his defense) has been terrible, but what are the principles in Houston? I’m very disappointed in their team concept. That’s what I don’t see. So, if there are no rules and regulations, how do you hold anyone accountable? Speaking to James about this, he’ll say it – “I know I have to do a better job.” But without any direction, without a coach saying, hey, we’re going to send this player baseline because that will be our best bet, it’s really tough. Defense is something you have to practice very day, especially rotations. We went over our rotations every day in all my eight years in San Antonio. You would think me, Tim, Tony and Manu all knew what we were supposed to do. But others don’t. They have to become as familiar as we were. That’s why I go back to principles. Go back to OKC and they’re playing the Lakers, he guarded Kobe pretty well. That’s why I say, what’s going on (in Houston) is about something else.
     
    #1 RedEyesKirby, Sep 22, 2014
  2. sugrlndkid

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    You hearing this Les? GET RID OF THIS GARBAGE COACHING STAFF AND MAY BE YOU MAY HAVE A GOOD TEAM!!!
     
    #2 sugrlndkid, Sep 22, 2014
  3. clos4life

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    If only our team could get a real coach...sigh...
     
    #3 clos4life, Sep 22, 2014
  4. hooroo

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    it's so obvious bowen is angling for a coaching job.
     
    #4 hooroo, Sep 22, 2014
  5. TheRealist137

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    Damn Bowen dropping some knowledge. An indictment on McFail.
     
    #5 TheRealist137, Sep 22, 2014
  6. cheke64

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    I wished he worked for us. He had balls to call Mike Tyson a rapist he will definately get in Harden's beard.
     
    #6 cheke64, Sep 22, 2014
  7. FTW Rockets FTW

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    Well nothing new here. It all eventually boils down to coaching or lack thereof. The Rockets have and hold on to a muppet joke of a head coach in the pathetic McHale who is holding this team back. Most people get this except Morey (for unknown reasons) and several McHale apoligsts here on CF.
     
    #7 FTW Rockets FTW, Sep 22, 2014
  8. steddinotayto

    steddinotayto Contributing Member

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    [​IMG]
    "I see what you're saying Dwight but I think we need to try James guarding LaMarcus at LEAST once this series"

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    "I told you James; there's no need to hire a defensive minded assistant coach. They used to call me the White Glove at the Y"

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    "My knee's still pretty banged up coach. I might have to get surgery on this torn meniscus. I know I'm your best perimeter defender but I gotta think about the long term y'know?"
    "Who are you again?"

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    "And...And...then I told them "What do you mean I can't have change back for that lap dance???" Ohhh boy, well I think we had a good practice here Chandler. Remember what we went over if the Blazers give Lillard the ball for a game winner"
     
    #8 steddinotayto, Sep 22, 2014
  9. cheke64

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    Haha. Did you come up with those quotes?
     
    #9 cheke64, Sep 22, 2014
  10. steddinotayto

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    Yea. The pictures write them themselves :grin:
     
    #10 steddinotayto, Sep 22, 2014
  11. Carl Herrera

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    Bruce Bowen stick up for one of his own. They don't like to talk bad about each other.

    I am trying to figure out what kind of scheme and team concepts involve letting your guy run free while you stare at the ball. Did the coaches tell Harden to do this and assigned someone else to watch his man?
     
    #11 Carl Herrera, Sep 22, 2014
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  12. don grahamleone

    don grahamleone Contributing Member

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    Bowen, you are now an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets. I hope.
     
    #12 don grahamleone, Sep 22, 2014
  13. RV6

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    That's not offensive. It's actually a different angle than what we usually hear about Harden's defense. I'm sure the team is aware of this and looking to fill that hole.
     
    #13 RV6, Sep 22, 2014
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