One intriguing comment he made: going into the draft is that he feels the team already has its "lead guard" and SF.

I almost get the feeling that finding guys who will, want, and can, play the Triangle is as much of a filter, as anything else. He mentioned that Chicago set a record from 3 in a game at one point. You get the feeling that he equates the Triangle with teamwork and team play, and nothing more, and that he feels the offense offers an opportunity for guys to come in and have a larger role.

You figure that anyone he drafts will have to be a player who can play within the Triangle concept.

Not sure he ever addressed Anthony's role in the Triangle, other than to say they need his D and rebounding, and M & M never questioned him about Anthony wanting to play in the system.

I just typed as I listened...sorry if it is not that organized

Though there was a malaise early in the season because of all the 4th loses early in the season.

"Pulled plug in January" but did not elaborate on what that meant. Did say he knew that "Losing part of the equation"
His goal after pulling the plug was to put together a team out there that can play together.

Shedding excess salaries done for FA (no Calderon comeback question, though by M & M) No question about getting more back for his trades.

Still says Triangle benefits players...no guys in corner waiting for 3s

Full range of options is better for all players, and they feel they can participate. Really equates the Triangle with a certain kind of player.

Understands the Jordan big scorer route, but...

M & M said that Phil's All inclusive system is under 3pt analytics attack Triangle is from the past-

Phil- Why would basketball change... you should take advantage of the 3,and Phil’s teams also exploited the 3. Important, but not the end all.

Carmelo needs to be more active- You need a prolific scorer, but you also need his D and rebounding. Therapy and recovery going well. Looks at his flexibility 3/4.

Does Phil have commitment to the job? Phil thinks the criticism is baseless.

Who you taking at 4? Don’t know who will fall. Covered at lead guard and SF

Enough talent there to find a starter.

Steve Mills/Phil- Phil- has 5 yr contract-takes time to turn around-he wants to be here.

Steve taking over the operation will not be a big deal.

In what way is this team "covered" at lead guard.

The more Phil talks, the more he sounds like a dinosaur intent on proving that dinosaurs once ruled the planet.

I fear for this draft.

crzymdups wrote:Wow, this is actually somewhat terrifying.

In what way is this team "covered" at lead guard.

The more Phil talks, the more he sounds like a dinosaur intent on proving that dinosaurs once ruled the planet.

I fear for this draft.

Yet a guy like Russell, for example, can be an excellent "off guard" although I don't know that Phil call the position. If we were to envision us getting Russell, I would not want him using all of his effort playing a traditional PG all the time.

I thought Langston wore himself down with what he had to do on offense and defense. I would not want a guy like Russell using his energy in this way, and I don't think Kobe and MJ were used in that way.

I felt that there were things all of us would have asked him that they did not address- presumably because of the time factor.

They made a joke when they asked him who he would take at 4- they knew he would not say anything, but I think they could have touched on specific players or at least the kind of things he looks for at certain positions, although you know that he would only give you vague comments about this or that player.

I was disappointed with the questioners, not Jackson.

I'm a teacher, and being able to ask a probing question and then a good followup is something I understand. It is obvious that M & M missed a chance to squeeze Phil a bit, even though he would have deflected certain questions as he has been apt to do.

galloway fits the triangle pg role to a T.. he's just like paxson, armstrong, fisher... good d/good from 3.. low mistake player...

Are we going to bypass talent simply because its not smart enough to play in the triangle?

Would Stephen Curry or LeBron James fit the triangle?

We have 1 draft pick this year, none next year. We have cap room and a roster full of question marks. We're not set anywhere.

Melo is a giant question mark. Does he recover, or does he become Amar'e Stoudemire 2.0?

Melo has a ton of minutes on his body - look at what Kobe has down - hurt the last 2 years.

The human body can only put up with so much damage before it breaks.

We won 17 games last year. We probably should expect that at best, healthy, lucky, we're doubling that and anything better is gravy.

franco12 wrote:I want to be optimistic, but I'm worried what the next few years will look like.

Are we going to bypass talent simply because its not smart enough to play in the triangle?

Would Stephen Curry or LeBron James fit the triangle?

We have 1 draft pick this year, none next year. We have cap room and a roster full of question marks. We're not set anywhere.

Melo is a giant question mark. Does he recover, or does he become Amar'e Stoudemire 2.0?

Melo has a ton of minutes on his body - look at what Kobe has down - hurt the last 2 years.

The human body can only put up with so much damage before it breaks.

We won 17 games last year. We probably should expect that at best, healthy, lucky, we're doubling that and anything better is gravy.

he flat out said they were taking BPA...

Honestly though, who knows with Phil? Thank god we're only a few days away at this point.

FistOfOakley wrote:it's more likely if winslow is drafted.. that he starts at the 2... and plays some 3.. same with melo.. starts at 3 and plays some 4...

galloway fits the triangle pg role to a T.. he's just like paxson, armstrong, fisher... good d/good from 3.. low mistake player...

+1

Seems like the likeliest scenario. Also, i think he considers us set at lead guard because of the combination of Calderon and Galloway, not just Calderon himself. He must really view Galloway as the ideal triangle player, and with these 2 splitting the minutes at that position, we could be much worse off. As long as Calderon is healthier this year and Galloway improves from a solid rookie year, we should be ok. Winslow at SG is a good move too.

holfresh wrote:

nixluva wrote:People get too caught up in stuff like this. This is a man that has had prolific scoring from his SG/SF spots and PF/C spots. He has never really had a big time player at the PG spot. A 3nD PG is pretty much the prototypical lead guard for Phil. He doesn't want a Ball Dominant PG. In reality he likes playing 2 guards who can pass and score and of course defend. He doesn't need a guard that has to pound the ball in order to be effective. A guard that can also Post up like Jordan or Kobe is fine but he doesn't want just pounding the ball and no other movement or passing.

So Russell isn't a good fit??