He was basically the only coach that was able to get Luka to listen (including RC), put some respect on his name. This could be good for harden
All I know is, our offense will be fine next year. In fact, it'll be better next year. Our D was doing pretty well in the bubble. We were one of the best, if not the best. I know this team is far from perfect, but we get someone to protect the rim, add more variety and movement into our sets, a big that can run both PnR and PnP and I think we're in a good position to compete. I'd be ecstatic with Nerlens Noel or WCS. Green or Tucker can play spot minutes when we want to go small. Harden has made every big he's played with look good.
Silas will play to both Russ and James strengths. He will run plays for Russ to get open mid-range shots and James to continue shooting 3's. We will probably implement some 3ball schemes if when James/PJ/Roco/House/EGO (if still here) are out on the court and some "highest percentage" shot schemes when Russ is out there. (Russ FT pull up, PJ corner 3, Russ post up on smaller guards, etc) Going to be exciting to see what Sloane is going to do now that the coach is in place. We will know quickly based on trades or signings the style we will play. Would love to see Baynes or Horford and maybe Jerian Grant added to the team through some means. We need some more length on the wings players at least 6'7 or taller. I wouldn't mind McLemore coming back. Maybe Silas will see the kid was solid in regular season before Mike D strangled his minutes causing him to lose confidence. (GM 71/MIN 22.8/PTS 10.1/PCT 44.4/Reb 2.2/Ast 0.8) Bring Bennett back at least to camp if healthy to see if there is anything left there or if he is truly the bust he has seemed to be.
Actually just excited to talk about real basketball again! But I'll give McMillan a chance if hired, just not impressed with his past production thus far. He was much better as a player IMO.
When Rick Carlisle and Luka Doncic will miss him and are happy for him. It says alot. The Veterans better respect this Genius. Especially Harden and Westbrook. If not Silas needs to lead a rebuild with a younger Star.
You know, while I like seeing that he blew the Rockets brass away, the thought of Patrick Fertitta being in that room being "blown away" by him is hilarious to me. I just imagine Silias going in there handing Patrick a basketball coloring book while Tillman helps him with it while Silias actually breaks down basketball in front of Stone.
I think we already know what JVG would bring. He would get on Harden for not showing up or not following the schemes. That’s a good thing but Jeff gets into people too much. Plus he loves practice and he would play Harden about 40+ plus a game. Well that’s how I feel things would have gone. Jeff is a good defensive coach so it would have been nice as an assistant. Idk if it was all Silas but he probably had a lot of influence in the Mavs offense. Last season the Mavs had good ball movement with some isos for Luka. But it was less static and more ball movement. and he was a better option than John Lucas. It was either Lucas or Silas at the end. JVG had been out of the running for some time.
I'm pleasantly surprised with the hire. In fact I'm shocked. My only concern with a 1st time head coach is that JB is still a recent memory. This hire has got me excited for the upcoming season.
But even if he was horrible they would say the same. It's only polite when the assistant is hired away Especially Carlisle who is the president of the coach association.
Only one problem ..... He's hamstrung by Tilman's cheapness. They'll continue to throw assets away to duck the tax just like he has the last 3. This is almost as bad as trading Moses Malone to them coming off an MVP season.
He's a fresh face with potential to be really good tactician - Clutchfans approve He's cheap - Tilman approve He's black - Harden and Westbrook approve Rafael Stone made his homework I like this dude
The Mavs have a younger supporting cast and role players. Of course they are going to look good even without Doncic. Now Silas transforming old Tucker and defensive player Covington into Seth Currys or Hardaway junior.... haha that is something to behold. The problem in the last years, the FO never brought in a star that was younger than 31.
$145,725,000 is the apron level for 20020/21 The Rockets have $131,463,561 in contract obligations to 10 players. Use of the NT-MLE of $9,755,000 would put them at $141,218,561 with 11 players. The 2nd year Vet min is $1,620,564 X3 is $4,861,692 which would put them just over the apron with $146,080,253 14 players. They may be able to pull this off without trading EG ... They are only $355,253 north of the apron with him and the NT-MLE. They could sign rookie and or 1st year minimums which are $898,310 & $1,445,697 respectively. One rookie min gets them far enough under to fill out the roster with 2 more 2nd year vet mins. But going that route would leave them with no room to maneuver in case of injury and they may be forced to move him mid season in that case ... Moving EG should also give them space to use the BAE of $4,008,900 assuming they bring in $4,364,153 Less than EG's salary of $16,869,276. The Tax line is $139,000,000 - If they were to move EG for no incoming salary they would actually duck the tax line completely. Tho its probably not realistic to move EG for no incoming salary , they are going to have to take back some money and likely a toxic contract of some sort. Head Hurts from all that math
after reading through the tread my initial feelings are somewhat eased. My first thought? Silas was the least expensive coach out of the 3. Im hoping this vision of his is able to control 2 superstar egos on the same team and at the same time hope that James and Russ show Silas the respect thats necessary for this thing to work.
#bringthemidrangeback When the 3 isn't falling, the opponent packs the paint, and the ref's aren't calling fouls....hit the dang MIDRANGE (it was a layup for young Harden)
