I know there is one but I can't find it. I know a lot of you have been complaining that Adelman doesn't know how to coach Yao, makes bad substutions, leaves Brooks in too long, blah blah blah. Seriously though did anyone think when TMac was lost for the year and when Rafer was traded that we would beat a 54 win team in 6 games in the playoffs? As much as this was a victory for the players this was a victory for the coach. Adelman out coached McMillian especially in games 3 and 4.
Signed. I love Adelman. So glad we got rid of Van Gundy. Thanks Adelman for leading us, along with Artest and Scola, to the second round.
I always liked JVG as a person but with all due respect to the JVG fans I don't think he could've gotten us this far especially with TMac down.
Adelman is a great preparation coach. This is evidenced during the regular season with the inconsistency of the line-up. Still managed to almost snag second place in the West with a starting five that was a rotating door until the last month and a half of the season. For that, I give him credit. However, I'm still not sold on his coaching when it comes to in-game adjustments. Problems that occur in the first half don't get fixed in the second. He makes bad substitutions and as mentioned, he does leave certain players in too long and allows players to make mistakes more often than he should. Not saying he's a Dunleavy, but he's definitely not Popovich either when it comes to adjustments.
10-star thread. JVG was a great coach, too, but I don't believe he could have accomplished what Rick did faced with the same circumstances. If JVG was here, ... there is no Wafer. Luther Head would probably be getting his minutes. Scola may have never shined because of his defensive deficiencies. Landry may have never developed. we may not have Lowry as our future PG. our offense would be lost without McGrady... much more than it is at times now.
I dunno, I gotta give him credit for figuring out how to get Yao touches when he is fronted. He reversed the direction with the ball movement and had Yao moving A LOT more than he used to. Yao took it pretty well. He wasn't as efficient, but I think that's a trade off you'll have to take vs. fronting.
I mentioned this in another thread a few days ago but it bears repeating. I am so glad Adelman was on our sideline, can y'all imagine if he was coaching the Blazers now? Other than Oden that team was built for Adelman. A great jump shooting team with a swing man and small forward who can create openings and pass the ball. I hate to think what this series would've been like if Adelman was on the other side.
I dare Almu and Nick to make an entrance in this thread. Adelman - 22 wins in a row in one season. -Second Round without McGrady in another. Adelman actually looks at the bigger picture and takes chances in regular season. He lets players learn from their mistakes so they can grow and it has been paying off. Thank you Adelman!
I didn't realise we were 12 long years missing from second round. Unbelievable. Kudos to Adelman definitely for breaking the curse.
I'd appreciate if he does his job coaching in game, in stead of letting Yao do the job in the locker room. But, good job coach, congratulations.
Thanks Adelman! I'm glad you're the Coach for the Rockets. Yao has has improved so much just in this season alone. I had my doubts about how Yao and the Rockets would handle the fronting in the playoffs but I was totally surprised at how the Rockets responded. I hope everyone keeps improving. Go Rockets!
I thought something similar too. Put Adelman as coach and replace Batum with Battier, and that team is set for a long time. The only uncertainty is Oden.
JVG was too rigid. He had no trust in his players outside of Yao or Tmac, resulting in a stagnant offense. A micro-manager to a fault, both his strength and his weakness. A great objective analyst, but when put on the floor as a coach, over-taxed and a negative presence. If you were a rookie and you made a mistake, there goes your season. Adelman is always focused, never hot, never cold. He uses a system that can work with Yao or without him. He puts confidence into his players through his own demeanor and philosophy. He brings young players along and gives them time to develop past their mistakes. He played in the NBA alongside some of the greats. He knows what it takes to win. Who do you trust your team with?
