Hallstar wrote:And yet most years, at some point we look worn down. That does not happen to every team.
We also won 2 rings instead of a possible 3peat when the bottom fell completely out defensively..
Why are people suggesting Myles Turner? To keep scrambling for 48 mins?
There's two sides to the coin. How many franchises have had more success than Miami over this timeframe? Yes we've dealt with injuries and worn down, but is Dragic getting hurt really because of our style of play?
Attributing big 3 not having more than 2 rings to the defensive approach is beyond silly.
Seems our defensive playstyle and size becomes a bit of a boogeyman for fans to point to for all and any issues.
We have not played the same exact defensive scheme from the big 3 era to now.
Success in modern NBA basketball at the highest level is largely dictated by ability to execute and apply pressure on every inch of the court in a cohesive way. Spacing is more than just the 3-ball. It is accounting for advantage and opportunity on every part of the court. That's Spo's focus.
The scheme is constantly evolving, but the ability to play playoff basketball with as many players on the court that can apply pressure and react to pressure applied on every part of the court is literally ITEM #1 in importance for winning in the NBA today.
The bigger and longer the players can be while doing that, the better. But Spo isn't going to sacrifice ability to play the full court game for the sake of getting size on the court. If he can do more to marry them, then that's great.
