nixluva wrote:gunsnewing wrote:This goes back to Woodson challenging his stars to get better in the offseason which some people scuffed at
I don't think anyone scoffed at Woodson wanting to have players get better. Just for your info, just about every coach has exit interviews where they tell players to work on their game over the summer to improve in various ways. The question is will the players actually do it which is up to the player and not the coach.
I do like Woodson's approach this off season. He's following up on his words and is actually engaging the players along with his staff. Everyone on the team seems to have the right spirit and wants to improve individually and as a team. That's a VERY positive development. IMO this team has he most potential to improve of all the teams in the East. If Lin, Melo, STAT and Tyson come back with more game, better fitness and more chemistry, that will go a long way to helping this team make huge improvements.
Let's be honest, the only real issue this team had at the end with Woody was offensive. This team played well on D. The issues they have on Offense are fixable and it appears that Woody is very intent on installing his offensive philosophy and his mental will on the team. That is a winning approach IMO. Woody wants the team to be an extension of his mentality on the court and he's starting early. It will be a MAJOR coup if STAT and Tyson can add a bit more bigman skill to their games. Jorts too! I saw a little something there with Jorts on a few post moves he made. It's the one area that Miami is weak.
MSG media coverage is good. They working the propoganda machine and we eating it.
The TMZ coverage of them leaving the restaurant was priceless. Melo rolling up like a rockstar and Lin shell shocked was great.
Im going to guess with Hakeem coming to NY MSG is paying the man a boat load as he usually does this at home in Houstan. We don't really know how many days he is doing and how effective it is unless its backed up with support. I would imagine the assitant coach's will be involved and they will record in great detail to work with them further. Tyson will be coming off his Olympic experience with Melo but it would be great if he was able to join in the fun.
Amare gets too many shots blocked now and the ball stripped in trafic. His handle for a forward is not that great given his touch's.
The power of fundamentals can prolong a career greatly. Hakeem got some good years after his freak like abilty left him and our very own Patrick Ewing got at least 5 years from effective footwork and technique. Amare still relies too much on his athletic gifts and they will be leaving him very soon.
Hey, don't forget Jerome Jordan!
