YES. Let's dump the coach because.. . . . . he is the EASIEST piece to get rid of. LOL But, what if he's NOT the problem? So, let's say we're troubleshooting our car. Not running quite right. Seems to have a little flutter at high speeds. Can't quite beat the FASTEST car on the track. What should we do? Why take off the rear view mirror of course. WHY? Because it's the EASIEST THING TO GET RID OF
That's Tilman's and Morey's job. I trust that they will make the necessary changes. Personally, I think the first move is to replace Mike. This may or may not happen. Unfortunately, I think we've seen this screenplay enough times to know what will most likely happen if Mike is at the helm of this team next post season. Some things are what they are.
I think dma is just following Moreys orders. Morey needs to focus on his gm duties only. There is a reason why all past players are saying nerds shouldn’t have input on play style.
This. As great as MDA has been as a regular season coach, he has also been way underwhelming in the playoffs, whether with us or with the Suns. What do you do with a head coach whom you do not trust to properly make adjustments in critical junctures of games? You try something else.
SAS saw in game 5 how Tillman was heated when KD went down and heard MDA just say “we’ll make shots, we’ll be alright”. No fire, no stepping on their throats message, no speech from him to inspire them. That just bugs me, even if we win. You know Rudy T would’ve fired his team up. It’s arguable, but I’d like to see Tillman hire a guy who has that mentality he’s talked about.
He is not the biggest problem, he ain't the perfect solution either. I also think he is not the problem, if you think the 2nd or 3rd round is worth striving for every year. Spoiler Things that are vital but he failed to do because he is a player's coach. Hold players like Capela accountable, gives them a pass more often than not, 'He is a great, classy guy' rant. He does not stand up to Morey. He completely gives in to Morey, and Harden. He abandoned his own plans. He is essentially a puppet, with Morey being the puppeteer and all freedom he has, is to employ his 7-8 man rotations, his TOs and his pressers. I bet Morey also tells him what to say in those pressers! I tell you this - the Old Ways of Stagnant ISO Ball are about to be Over! One way or the other!
We lost on defense, Bzdelik is not some genius, so you need a different type of coach who knows defense, preaches it and knows how to adjust. Keep him on staff and give me a Hollins type.
Can you add a poll to this thread? I think it’d Be interesting to see what the breakdown is. I was surprised Clutch doesn’t think we need to move on from MDA.
I was always against the MD signing, but warmed up to the idea for my teams sake. He was given a shot and he couldn't see the tight lineups and and lack of in game adjustments dont work. They never did.....not with the Suns either. Now I'm honestly just ready for him to go. He had a good run. He is NOT a bad coach, but he's not one of the greatest either. We are too close to wait for him to change his mind on his coaching style.
might as well hire kenny to coach this team since our window has closed. at least the tnt crew will be more positive when talking about the rox. then hire sas and simmons as his 2 assistants. boom, we become the next media darling.
here's another thing to think about. It's definitely not an accident that our success this season corresponded to Jeff BizD coming back. He wasn't the only factor, but let's face it, our defense improved greatly and we started winning when we pulled Jeff BizD out of retirement. It was a clear admission that we needed both him and MDA to make this work. Maybe Jeff BizD finally retires. There's no way we want MDA coaching this team without Jeff BizD, right?
Do we have any indication yet whether or not Bzdelik is open to returning? Cuz if he re-retires or goes someplace else, there is no way in hell you bring D'Antoni back. He is useless without his defensive coordinator alongside him. We saw that during the 11-14 start.
So now Kelvin Sampson can take us to the promised land? LOL Sure, he got the most out of some boys at UH. KUDOS to him. I like him. But, you wanna replace a coach who has likely 2nd best record in the league over the last 3 years with a coach who is unproven in the NBA? Alrighty then. ONLY 'the greatest team ever assembled' has taken us down over the past what, 4 years? Popovich (even before losing Tim Duncan and his BIG 3) 14 - Won Championship again 13 - Lost Finals 12 - Lost WCF 11 - Lost 1st Rd 10 - Lost 2nd Rd 09 - Lost 1st Rd 08 - Lost WCF By your standards he should have been fired within those first 4 years there, right? Still had 'prime time' Duncan, Parker and Ginobli. TERRIBLE COACH. FIRE HIM But, finally came back and won it all And these guys weren't even battling 'the greatest team ever assembled' Do you think that Pop's Spurs would have handled the current GSW team with ease? Or even gotten past them? LOL. Better think again. People like you would be calling for HIS head too. Look. I'm not saying MDA is the greatest coach of all time. But he's certainly getting a raw deal from the likes of you just because we've run into a juggernaut who can't seem to be stopped. Pop's Spurs would have succumbed to them as well
I see what your getring at here, but our players aren't half a good as the Spurs role players. Let alone comparing MD with Popovich. There is no comparison. Popovich actually coaches.
