ive been thinking... that Jeff moderator guy in these forums... what if he's Jeff Van Gundy ALL this time?
I don't see what the point is in firing Ewing when you have no idea of what he actually does. It's like calling for the head of the guy who gets all the prep video together because the players weren't "ready" for their opponents. As for Kareem ... please, he's as much of a coaching unknown as Ewing(at least people wanted Ewing around tho), but hey, he did work wonders for Kandi right?
Kareem began playing against NBA bigs while in JHS, and for years thru UCLA. He understood the game he was entering in the NBA. Yao looks confused -- overcoached. He needs a communicator not another set of mixed signals.
Probably because he has no interest in even living in the United States anymore, let alone coaching for the Rockets.
Good point. Can anyone explain to us what a typical practice session is like between Yao and Ewing? Thanks.
What Ewing has improved directly or indirectly: Stamina Strength Leaning shoulder toward the paint instead of baseline Turnaround Jumper closer to basket Backing in Gathering for jump hook Taking Charge Extending hands toward passing target Establish position on block Runs court instead of loping Baseline spin move Driving to the basket recognizing the rushing double/triple team Fouls What has improved Slightly: Leadership and Fire Hands Finding the open man Altering shots Position between the ball and the rim Balance What has decreased Slightly: Free Throw shooting Shot Blocking Set Shot from 10-15 What Ewing needs to work on: Gathering for dunk Keeping Ball Higher Defensive and Offensive Rebounding Clutch Shooting Getting back to man after double Getting beat back door Warding off quicker players Snatching the ball Making Jump Hook (technique is fine) athleticism using backboard More Elbows What Yao seems to have Lost: Up an Under move Summary: Given how raw Yao was coming into the League, I think Ewing has given Yao the skills to become a great player. He improved most of his weaknesses in the post. Most importantly improving his ability to eastablish position. If Yao could just make the jump hook he would need no other shot. But his technique is good. He just needs to make it. And Ewing was the master at it. So Ewing has done his job on the offensive. On Defense Yao biggest weakness is rebounding. He does block out. But just doesn't move to or snatch the ball. Major weakness he needs to work on with Ewing. But he has not gotten worse. He just hasn't improved. But defensively Yao has show good positioning in general and has handled the pick and roll as well at a big man could do. Even guarding Iverson successfully a few times. So far I'd give Ewing an A on Offense and a C on Defense for a lack of improvement. That gives Ewing a B overall.
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