Actually no, McHale wasn't mentioned. This was what you responded to. "You dont think if Lin was in Vazquez's place he wouldnt put up the same assist numbers? You think if Vazquez was in Lin's place he would still put up 9 assists?"
That wasn't my quote. So, no I don't know what was "meant" by it. I can only go by what you wrote and what you quoted.
Lol you think the team had a chance even if they had CP3? Losing by over 30 it didn't matter if Lin came in scoring 30/12 they were going to lose because the coach sucks and plays too much small ball and iso. TELL ME WHO WAS GOOD LAST NIGHT!
And mchale was so instrumental in their professional development and growth as players that they couldn't wait to get out of here. Joke.
McHale gets hate because the way this team's offense is run is a joke. Getting the ball often to your best player is one thing but how about some designed plays to get other players involved that aren't just mirrors of what you have Harden do. If you aren't the designated slasher on the play you are either parked at the line waiting to take up a more often the not contested three or are a big near by meant to take the dump off if the guard/foward can't get in. With the variation of the bigs coming out for pick and rolls. When a team defends against this, it becomes hero ball with whoever has the rock. Lin has had bad games, but lets not act like he probably could have been used better by a coach with a defined or structured offense. They were so concentrated on trying to win a certain way, their only plan B is "small ball" which only works some of the time, unless you look at the stats which can be viewed as them scoring in garbage time where their opponents have comfortable leads as much as it being them better offensively.
That is training. Development involves more of playing time, role on the team, given the responsibility to shoulder the team.
Do you like how McHale developed Parsons this season? Do you like how McHale developed Asik this season? Do you like how McHale developed Harden this season? Do you like how McHale developed Beverley this season?
I am with you. People here prefer to close their eyes to all the issues as long as we get some results. I don't think we can win a championship like this.
I agree to the OP to a certain extent. However, Jeremy has to find a way to be mentally tougher and master his confidence and not expect to be effected by how long the coach is sitting him, or how load the away crowd is cheering against you. What I have noticed with Jeremy just before the lakers game, his confidence was up there, he moved with freedom, shot the ball well....his April stats up to that point were at all star level 18ppg 7apg. Then the Lakers happened. Specifically the 4th qtr of that game since he was playing well to the 3rd qtr (on track to get 16pts 8ass). As Harden, Parsons were subbed back in earlier in the fourth, the coach remained with Beverley till the 6 min mark. The camera zoomed in on Lin's face, it was glaring in how obvious from his facial reacting how much he was effected by that. Most nba players would not be effected by it, hell it would even motivate some players to play harder. Lin on the other hand got effected, to a point where his confidence and focus were gone. At this point, you can tell he was playing scared, didn't want to be near the ball, hesitant etc... Confidence plays such a big factor in Jeremy's game (more than most players) that there is daylight difference between his good and bad games. Take for example the recent Memphis game. In that game, he was really wanting the ball. Actually demanding it. Not much hesitation in his shots and drives. What I really want to criticise Lin for is his mental weakness. He needs to know he belongs in the NBA. And everytime the coach sits him longer than usual, its not as if he was overlooked again like i'm sure he has experienced many times in the past. Once he master's his confidence and focus, then it will go a long way in reaching his potential.
Parsons, Beverley, Asik, and even Harden to a degree have all developed at least somewhat under Mchale.
i'm with you. never liked mchale since day one. lowry and dragic didn't camp out at the three because martin couldn't handle the ball for schit. martin also did worst when McHale got here. we're running D'antoni offense but WE DO NOT HAVE a STEVE NASH
This is just an example of Mchale's putting players not in a position to succeed: Putting Delfino on bigger power forwards, what are the chances he will succeed defensively and on the boards? Putting Harden on repeated isolation plays, what are the chances he will succeed when all five players are locked in anticipating his next move? Basically, de-motivating Jeremy Lin throughout the season, benching him for entire fourth quarters and bashing him in the Media after he has a good game, chances are a Young Pointguard will lose his confidence. No post plays for Dmo which makes him camp out beyond the arc which does not capitalize on his post game. No concrete set plays for the players to run so they are basically on their own out there. Just basic plays that even highschool coaches run: Pick and Roll, Drive and Dish or Give and Go would've made a lot of difference.
