2ThouTeninator wrote:- Spoelstra has some stuff to learn and does not seem as sly or sharp as his mentor, Riley, but I admire his hard work and his focus on defense. I think he is a good young coach who focuses on the right things. Whether he can become great -- I can see why you guys doubt that. Someone mentioned a certain lack of common sense or innate sense of the game. That could be. But focusing the Heat around defense is certainly the right way to go. And he seems like a workaholic. A young JVG I suppose.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Spo can bust his ass and have his heart in the right place, maybe even be a fairly smart guy, but if he lacks the creativity and vision to make savvy, swift, in-game decisions or tweak his beloved Riley-inherited system, and if he lacks intangibles like leadership, he is only going to be a detriment as head coach.
2ThouTeninator wrote:- The Heat's press conference on the day they all signed is eerily and directly parallel to GW Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech. That also became a lightning rod for critics but what happened after? Well the war was eventually won. The Heat is too good. They will overcome this and rise back up. And going through this tough time might very well come in handy come spring. You will be battle tested.
Interesting analogy, but it's Spo that reminds me of Bush. He ignores evidence staring him in the face, ignores critical media, is surrounded by an echo chamber of a coaching staff, preaches the virtues of staying the course even as the results prove increasingly counterproductive, violates the privacy of those he's been entrusted to lead, never blames himself, and has done nothing to earn such an incredible responsibility.
What the hells is Spo standing on to be taller than Wade? I imagine Joel is crouched under the frame and Spo is standing on his back.
