[nbaplaybook.com] What Sets Can Kevin McHale Bring To Houston

Very interesting article man. Can't wait to see what McHale can do with this team and our young guys in particular.

 

Im surprised I never seen this thread,

This excatly what I wanted to see! I have been telling friends that we are perfect for the flex offensive. I think that Mchale will be able to get the most out of Kmart by using the Bigs more effectively. And get the most out of the Bigs by coaching them more effectively.

 

It's amazing how some of the more "knowledgeable" posters on the board have chosen not to post in this thread.

 

I believe that set will work with Kmart enough to be effective. When the handoff is made, it puts Kevin in the perfect position to draw a foul if the defense is tight. Kevin likes to draw side contact giving him a better chance to make the shot after the foul. In that particular set the defender will always be trailing and with Kevin ability to draw fouls, we are looking at alot of and1s. If the defense is loose will be looking at a dunk/layup.

A knockdown SF also comes into play with that set.

 

Those "posters" you speak of would rather argue in a more debative thread than this.

These are the type of threads I like to see!

 

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What did Kevin Love say?

 

He said that McHale was the next Red Auerbach.

 

Not a fan of that "flex offense". I hope McHale wont be either.

 

Agreed. Martin would be deadly running a play like that, especially the way he sells fouls.

 

I'm not a big fan of the flex either.

But what I really hate is running anything other than a Rick Adelman offense when both don't exist:

#1 you don't have a defensive, powerhouse anchor, and
#2 you don't have a superstar offensive god.

When #1 and #2 both don't exist, you play Rick Adelman's offense or Coach Ks...or Coach Carril's. As much as I love defense and JVG's incredible flex man, players on non-playoff teams will lose interest in a defensive team that gets no highlights. They want an offensive team. And they will likely play harder for one.

 

Don't undersell yourself. Martin would be deadly running a play that almost anyone here could design...all you have to do is say to Lowry and Scola...do your pick thing and flare and give kevin the ball when the defense stops you from going all the way for a slam.

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From the article:
"I’m still not sure if McHale was the right hire for Houston, but after watching the tape, you at least understand what Morey saw in McHale and his offense. It seems to be a natural fit."

Uh ... I don't think so. Morey hired McHale for his charisma, leadership and big-man development, not his Xs and Os.

 

To clarify for those who maybe didn't click the link, that was Anthony Carter talking about Kevin McHale in his first coaching stint with the Wolves in 2005 (right after Saunders was fired).