Posted by Bippity10:
But we are denying a major problem that has led to 7 years of mediocrity. As Nalod has coined, it's called the "starpuch". We grab players not because they fit into a plan but because they are the "best available". They excite all of us. They get us calling our team "Phoenix East" even if beneath the surface it doesn't really fit. That's exaclty what we did with the coach. We had a running team. LB is a disciplinarian that scripts every play. There were many on this site who screamed that this must mean we are gettting new players because this fit doesn't make sense. Now noone anticipated the season going as poorly as it did but the mismatch between coach's and players was obvious to all but those that like to blind themsleves for fear of not being a "true fan". YOu are correct LB is ancient history and he doesn't matter. But the decisions we continually make, do matter. If you sign LB you get him his type of players. He is not going to change his 30 year system so why would you expect it. If you want a running team you don't hire LB and then beg him to run. You go with a "less talented" coach that FITS YOUR SYSTEM AND YOUR PHILOSOPHY. This is basic team building 101.
This is just another in a line of mistakes by Isiah and he deserves to be called out for it. You can't make collossol mistakes like that and then expect to be given a pass. This is the real world. If you make a hire at your job that costs your company millions you are out on your asse. So I think it's fair to at least be able to criticize Isiah on this one. NO?
[Edited by - bippity10 on 11-01-2006 12:19 PM]
What you're saying all makes sense if we were built for running. Looking closely at our starters, I don't see running written across any of their foreheads. That's a team that will try out-scoring you, bottom line! Defense isn't a priority, so we call ourselves a running team. LMAO @ Isiah
Marbury- is a half court guy, always has been and he makes poor decisions in transition. half-court iso player
Francis- " " "
QRich- best years were posting in LALA land. Phx was deceiving, Nash is the f'ing man!
Frye- as much as I love his skills, he's a pick roll guy. not some bounding and transition guy
Curry- again, this guy is clearly better off in a half court offense. does not rebound well or blocks shots, you need at least one of those things in a run-n-gun offense.We took a chance with Brown because of his ability teach and because he's won on literally every level man. You saw how he helped steer Iverson, maybe he could help Steph? (yeah right)
Look, I firmly believe Isiah has been AWFUL. He should be held accountable because things did not work with LB and he picked em'. The Curry trade was overboard, Marbury, Francis, Jalen.. Missed draft picks, I mean the list of questionable decisions goes on and on. But nobody could've predicted last years mess, no f'ing way. We tried the less-talented way (Chaney) and that didn't work either. You call it Starphucing or a different approach?
11/1/2006 2:53 PM
