Knixkik wrote:The Hornacek/Phil team might be the smartest basketball mind combo of coach/prez in the game, so theres that. It will really come down to roster. I don't doubt they will get the most out of whatever players they have, but the back court needs to be fixed first for anything to work. Also, Hornacek is a younger coach in terms of experience, so he offers some upside and should improve from his first coaching gig. I value upside in coaching just like players. You want a coach who has some experience, but maybe not too much experience, so you know they can adapt and evolve. No more coaches who have been around the block. Mike Dantoni was a great hire back in 2008, but in 2016, what does a team like the Rockets get out of him that the rest of the teams haven't. With guys like Hornacek, Vogal, and Blatt, there's opportunity there.

I'm just glad that Jeff has a range of experience with different styles and he's proven he can coach a modern style. If he can blend the aspects of Triangle and some Modern features then we'll be in great shape. He was running a 2 guard front in PHX which is similar to what you do in the Triangle. There is some overlap there.

stanleybostitch wrote:Thanks for the replies - I was wondering what the consensus was, and from reading the boards and this poll, looks like we have the east coast Kerr on our hands.

Let's hope so. I do like what this decision means for this team. It's a new beginning and a great opening salvo going into the Draft and Free Agency. It's all about upgrading the guards now.

nixluva wrote:

Knixkik wrote:The Hornacek/Phil team might be the smartest basketball mind combo of coach/prez in the game, so theres that. It will really come down to roster. I don't doubt they will get the most out of whatever players they have, but the back court needs to be fixed first for anything to work. Also, Hornacek is a younger coach in terms of experience, so he offers some upside and should improve from his first coaching gig. I value upside in coaching just like players. You want a coach who has some experience, but maybe not too much experience, so you know they can adapt and evolve. No more coaches who have been around the block. Mike Dantoni was a great hire back in 2008, but in 2016, what does a team like the Rockets get out of him that the rest of the teams haven't. With guys like Hornacek, Vogal, and Blatt, there's opportunity there.

MDA is still respected by the coaching fraternity. It wasn't really his fault that his most recent GM's didn't buy in fully to what he does. If Houston buys in and gets him the players he needs they should do well. Basically everyone is trying to do what he started. I doubt he'll be a fish out of water.

I'm just glad that Jeff has a range of experience with different styles and he's proven he can coach a modern style. If he can blend the aspects of Triangle and some Modern features then we'll be in great shape. He was running a 2 guard front in PHX which is similar to what you do in the Triangle. There is some overlap there.

I agree about MDA. Always respected and he's still a good coach. My point is, your upside is limited with a coach like him. His development as a coach is at a standstill, whereas some of these other guys will continue to improve if all goes well. Same with hiring George Karl. Zero upside with that. Hornacek falls into that category of upside coaches.

Going to be interesting to see what happens to Rambis though.