MDA system itself needs luxury. MDA system is a bad fit for average or bad players. Without luxury, MDA system posted a .420 winning percentage over six seasons in New York and Los Angeles. 1. Mike D'Antoni's Lack of Emphasis on Defense The Houston Rockets fell from 1st seed and Western Conference finalists to the 14th seed in the course for one big reason: poor defense. Paul's defense has only gotten worse with age. Rockets are so dependent on Harden on offense. Given the mileage on his legs, Harden can only keep the Rockets competitive with his high volume shooting and it is hard for him to play defense. Mike D'Antoni has One-Dimensional Offense Since 2016, every team in the league plays "Moreyball" and "MDA system" Three pointers are up drastically and the mid-range game is viewed as a last resort on offenses. Interesting stats: GS 14-19 feet shot attempts a game: 19 Rockets 14-19 feet shot attempt a game: 2 My best guess is that MDA tells players (including Melo) to shoot beyond 3 point line instead of mid range.
I watched a lot games this season. I know that some of offensive systems for the Lottery teams (last season's) are more sound than MDA system this season. Kings Grizzlies Mavs Clippers
People have been saying this stuff about D'antoni for a DECADE. It's not happening. D'antoni is too stubborn to change his ways but at least you know what you're getting when you hire him as a coach. Also, after the Steph Curry Warriors won their first title, there was some article that said D'antoni felt liberated because they won with his "system" which was untrue because clearly the Warriors don't just jack up 3s and layups with ISO ball. There is a lot more ball movement in their system.
He changed his system for THIS team. He wasn't running dual suicide ISO in PHX or LA or spanking Boris Diaw for working the high post.
if that's what your issue is then you should want to get rid of harden. You don't like iso ball? then don't sign iso players
Do you honestly have to start a new thread every damn day? Especially when most of the ones you start are pretty un-threadworthy??
If you go back to Phoenix days, MDA's offense is actually quite complex. The problem is moreyball. Jacking up 3's and forcing layups or free throws has become gimmicky. You can't ignore open midrange shots, especially when ur struggling. Also not running any plays whatsoever has set us back. I REALLY wish we would use moreyball in stretches & go back to a more traditional offense. I trust MDA more than Morey with the on court decisions
Interesting stat: GSW players who can shoot that shot efficiently: Curry, Durant, Thompson, Cook Rockets players who can shoot that shot efficiently: Paul (mostly injured) I promise you that any player on the Rockets who can make that should would be encouraged to take it. We just don't have any of those players. Everyone acts like Steve Kerr is some kind of genius with all these midrange jumpers when the reality is that he has 3 of best jump shooters in the league all on his team.
These recurring threads about our offense are tiresome. We are dead last in defensive rebounding. We’re giving up over 120ppg last three loses but we talking about offense. Do y’all even understand the game???
His system works great with the right parts......we had those parts last year, we then got rid of some key parts, and here we are... DD
lol MDA himself said he should have taken those PHX teams to the extremes we do now in Houston, but was too afraid to. He agrees with and believes in moreyball. Also lol again for the notion that we don’t run any plays whatsoever. Come on man.
Wasn't the System just ride Harden n CP3 hard for 38-40 minutes while PJ was on the opponent's best guy and guys switch defended? Every other guy shoot 3s.
It makes sense on paper, right? If you'd like to shoot from 19 feet, you shoot from 21 feet (3 pts) My fg % is about 80% from 19 feet and 20% from 3 point line. I feel my finger is different between them. I thought I was the best shooter in the world a few years ago. I have a free throw gamble with my friend before. I make 19 of 20 free throw on the free throw gamble.
Agreed with DD this time. It's obvious that the problem this year is personnel. A system shouldn't have to break itself down to fit terrible personnel. Rather, guys with the right skills have to be found.
No it's not stupid. The problem is the lack of depth. If the Rockets can somehow flip some of the expirings and picks for some solid rotational pieces, the Rockets should be just as good as last year assuming they are motivated and healthy enough.