Knicksfan wrote:

Marv wrote:

martin wrote:

eViL wrote:

nixluva wrote:You guys really think you know better than Mike how his offensive set is supposed to run? It doesn't matter if Fields was successful a few times on his cuts, it's the timing of his other forays to the basket that is in question. All Mike is saying is that the timing isn't right. If he's moving too soon, then really only Mike would know from watching film. None of you guys knows what the hell you're talking about from the perspective of the coach. This guy is the one teaching these guys to run the plays and he's pretty sure how they're supposed to work. I'm constantly amazed that so many think that this guy is lost when OTHER Coaches actually use the plays and things he's designed offensively.

All the Olympic players remarked at how great he was at coming up with plays. Just cuz we haven't seen it with these players doesn't mean that he's wrong. Perhaps the players aren't executing the plays properly. I know i've seen his offense run very well before. I think we need to give him time to get it worked out and if he fails then you can look to fire him, but after 8 games it seems too premature to be going in on him.

all i know is that i've been generally supportive of the guy but it's becoming painfully obvious that this team 1) lacks intensity, 2) is sloppy in its execution (especially in the 4th), 3) has terribly undisciplined shot selection. all 3 of those things fall on coach for me at this point. not saying he should get fired. just saying i'm losing patience.

after 7 games?

it's why it's so hard to rebuild in NY.

2 years and 7 games. when you see the same things from teams he's put on the court - of nba players - regaradless of the exact makeup of the team from year to year, it seems reasonable to me that guys are losing patience with it.

Totally agree. Its easy to say "give the coach some time, its only 9 games" but you are missing the point that this seems more and more a case of a bad system instead of bad players. No, we're not a team full of all-stars, but there is talent on this team enough to compete most nights. But instead of mixing his system with more traditional plays to balance his team and make the most of the talent available, what we've seen in 2 years and 9 games is a guy so stubborn and self-absorbed on his "great" system he will keep playing it regardless of the roster and the success of the team. I was in denial at first, but not anymore. And while most here are willing to give him a whole year to work things out, Im afraid it won't only result in a huge step backwards, but he could damage the development of some of this young players.

i personally don't think MDA will ever work out here, but with a new roster i think you give him at least until the Allstar break to make sure there are no excuses when he's finally run out of here... the past 2 years you can chalk up to wasted seasons while we waited to put together a team that could contend... we have one now, but they're playing just as inconsistently as in seasons prior... if at the halfway point, the team is still scuffling, then MDA has no more excuses to fall back on.