Camden0916 wrote:TheSP wrote:Camden wrote:When it comes to re-signing players or even signing free agents, I'm now on the side that thinks that isn't as big of an issue as it once was in Minnesota. Call it the Jimmy Butler effect. I think he's well-respected throughout the entire league, he's played with and against the top talent in the league on Team USA, we've seen how that can create good relationships, and overall Jimmy's just an awesome guy on and off the court. I think he's an attractive piece for more reasons than just his individual game.
Don't you think Thibs is offsetting that positive influence? Unless you're signed to be one of the top 8 you won't play often, and if you are you'll play virtually the entire game.
I don't. I still believe that Thibodeau is an elite coach in this league and that has value in itself. I also think players would tend to like having their head coach also be the decision maker in terms of management. One less relationship they have to worry about.
Also, Thibs would gladly play his bench more if he had legitimate options. Crawford, Muhammad, George-Hunt, Aldrich. Those aren't guys you want playing 20 MPG anyway. Jones deserves some more minutes, and Bjelica has nights where he should get more run, sure, but besides them, the cupboard isn't full. We need to make a couple more moves.
Last summer, however, Thibs did seem to sure up the starting lineup. That unit has been just fine, collectively.
What about Thibs makes you believe he is an elite coach? His highlights are being an assistant for the Celtics with the first "formed" big three with a defensive game changer in KG - also why Doc gets any credit as a decent coach.
Then he has the Bulls with anothet stalwart paint defender in Noah, a true top talent in Rose (unfortunate injury luck), a grinder in Butler, and great complimentary players in Gibson, Deng, Hinrich, dunleavy.
None of these players were his choosing, and he wore on those bulls players after a few years.
Any coach is bringing that team deep into the playoffs in the east at that time. Thibs rode the train, he didn't get over any humps.
He may love the game and spend more time than anyone else in the office, but his lack of flexibility kills improvement possibilities.
The other end is " he would play the bench if he trusted them". The guy created this bench. He has nobody else to point the finger at..
What's more is that he chose to create a 2 pt iso offensive team when the league is turning to a spread offense with one big man holding down the middle. Trading LaVine ( our only true 3 pt threat - Belly is always hurt) was straight stupid. It also killed our depth/capital.
We actually have the perfect C for this league. Yet Thibs continues to run offense outside - outside with iffy shooters.
KAT should be fed the ball all the time in the fourth - no exceptions. I'll take him one on one on offense inside every damn play. Then when they double or triple, you have him surrounded with shooters at the 3 or cutters. Its too obvious.
