This week's installment. The coach talks Yao, Steve, Tito, Posey, Amare Stoudemire, and lots of Lakers. 55 minutes, 25 MB http://homepage.mac.com/echen/FileSharing3.html
I don't know why not too many people have thanked you. But your work is certainly appreciated. Thank you edc.
anyone willing to post a recap of what he said for those of us with crappy ass 56k. much appreciated.
That's a bit of an exaggeration. Show content is roughly 40 minutes (3 13-14 minute segments), and the coach is on for a good ninety percent of that most weeks.
Sure. Here's a summary: 1. What Rudy thinks Shaq vs Yao matchup. Rudy said he can't wait till it's all over, so Yao gets experience from a veteran, just like Shaq got experience from Hakeem. 2. What Rudy thinks about Lakers performance It's the best thing ever happen to Lakers. It's the perfect position for Lakers to get to the championship again with their initial adversity. 3. What Rudy thinks about Titto Maddox He said pretty good. Titto is a kid who needs discipline. Overall Rudy is satisfied with Titto. 4. Whether Rudy is gonna keep Posey. Rudy said he is fantastic. Posey hasn't played too much at 3, mostly at 2. Rudy said he is a good "system player", but not really sure if he is good for primary offensive weapon, like Nugget did. 5. Any chance for Posey guarding Kobe Yes. Rudy is gonna do it and see the result. 6. Is Rudy considering leaving Posey at 3 on Lakers game Rudy is gonna see how the matchup is going and adapts. 7. Why Yao becomes slightly more tentative. It's part of learning and there should be a wall. But Yao finds a way to help the team by blocking shots if his offense does not work. In Suns game, Rudy thinks Yao's aggresiveness improves. 8. What Rudy said with Amare after the game (hug him and talked a bit). Amare is gonna be a hell of a player. Wait, he is already a hell of player. Rudy really likes the kid and happy for him. Amare has a poise about him. He's gonna be really tough. 9. Will Rudy use Inside Outside game strategy or mix it up. Rudy said Yao is not at a level of Dream. But Yao has a feel for the game and knows where people are. Rudy said he loves the balance and not having to tag one guy. It was painful to see how Hakeem had to work like a horse. Rudy said the current team is more talented. 10. Whether Mo Taylor is available for Lakers. Possibly. 11. Why Yao doesn't get the ball after he sets up pick and roll, and Yao rolls to the basket. Yao needs to improve his rolling movement. 12. Does Rudy think Yao will ever develop into go-to center like Hakeem. Yes, Rudy thinks so. Rudy thinks that will come 2/3 years. 13. What's key to victory on Lakers Run them. Can't let Kobe go work on us. Make Shaq shoot over us.
EDC, If you play computer games, I will send you a copy of Conquest. This is so appreciated by those of us living outside of Houston. DD
I can understand that Rudy T praises the kid but I don't like that he's getting so excitied about an opposing player.
One more thing, when commercials start you can fast forward about 7 minutes and then it is back to Rudy....it seems that 7 minutes is the amount of commercials or updates when they happen. DD
11. Why Yao doesn't get the ball after he sets up pick and roll, and Yao rolls to the basket. Yao needs to improve his rolling movement WHAT ??? Has rudy been watching the game tapes ? Several times over several games , Yao rolls nicely close to the basket with good shooting position with only one defender but the pass goes AWAY from him. GEEEZZ.