Kyle Lowry Holds Player Only Meeting, Talk About Team Getting Cocky And Needing To Humble Themselves

[TRNBA12]

For such a massive productivity increase Lou for Salmons makes an impact on our style of play. Salmons helped slow the game down for us a bit

[Vorticity]

we all knew this was coming lol

[ballercb4]

Okay, who do you think got cocky?

I'm going to say Lou. Think about it. You have a camera crew following you in Open Gym (he's never had this ever). Then you have actual fan support and 20,000 people chanting "Looooou". All of a sudden he's playing lights out...people are talking about him. Maybe he's like "man, I'm back baby!".

Also, I bet Vasquez was cocky too. Yes, he contributed next to nothing in the early success...but he is just a cocky MOFO in general.

Maybe Ross. Hell, maybe even JJ.

I am not sure about Lou but maybe you are right...During the game DD and Lowry were talking to each other pissed off...and they were literally talking behind Lou's back because he was sitting in between them...Its either DD,Lou and Lowry who decided the team meeting on the bench or they were just so mad they didn't give a sh*t Lou was sitting in between them but it seemed all 3 of them were mad...

[Dan2087]

Ross, Lou and Vas - shot selection is poor, and the ball doesn't move from them often enough. Vas does pass, but his shot selection is atrocious at times

[dozendonuts]

Game6 has taken over all of RealGM.

Props dawg.

All good man.

I've in Florida my entire life but I was born in Toronto so I have a soft spot for Toronto related things.

I tend to drift around the Heat board and this board.

The Heat are atrocious this year so you guys are like my 2nd team pretty much.

Game6 is Canadian?

[VinBaker6]

Game6 has taken over all of RealGM.

Props dawg.

All good man.

I've in Florida my entire life but I was born in Toronto so I have a soft spot for Toronto related things.

I tend to drift around the Heat board and this board.

The Heat are atrocious this year so you guys are like my 2nd team pretty much.

It's an honor to have you post on our board. You're welcome anytime man.

I really mean it.

[James_Raptors]

Welcome to the board Game6

[artsncrafts]

Although I do think GV is our weakest link (Ross being a close second or 1st) the whole team has been playing horribly for a month, so many TO. Jesus Christ some of the TO today were worse than a pick up game at York U and I have never seen basketball being played at York U.

[Clutch Carter]

JJ says we gonna keep it internal, then tells you what it was about

[TheRaptor!]

Whats wrong with being cocky if you can back it up?

You think Lebron is a humble guy?

The problem is not being cocky, the problem is feeling entitled to wins. If you are leading your conference, go ahead, be as cocky as you want, but you better back that ish up.

Many people are insecure and don't like to see cocky people. But thats only because they're annoyed and jealous of their success. You can brag about your new BMW, but why would I care when I just bought a Ferrari? (Just an example)

[Harcore Fenton Mun]

I honestly think the pressure Casey demands from his defensive scheme isn't sustainable, it requires too much running around and switching. It's clear the second players get tired, or loose interest, that it results in a open basket.

Watching a solid defensive team, like Atlanta tonight, it's clear we run around way too much for for such horrible results. You don't see good defensive teams run around, switching 4-5 times a possesion, every possesion.... it's just too complex.

We should try switching it up, try man-to-man, zone, or even pack the paint like the Warriors do.

[djsunyc]

I honestly think the pressure Casey demands from his defensive scheme isn't sustainable, it requires too much running around and switching. It's clear the second players get tired, or loose interest, that it results in a open basket.

Watching a solid defensive team, like Atlanta tonight, it's clear we run around way too much for for such horrible results. You don't see good defensive teams run around, switching 4-5 times a possesion, every possesion.... it's just too complex.

We should try switching it up, try man-to-man, zone, or even pack the paint like the Warriors do.

system basketball keeps everyone involved, doesn't force you to rely on any one person, and keeps players from getting burnt out.

[DG88]

This needed to happen now rather then later. The wheels are falling apart and some players are not playing up to their level of play. The team as a whole is not playing as a unit right now. Ever since that Portland game they lost that swagger that they had. Even with DeRozan back they're still that rut. Tonight it was really DeRozan and JJ that stepped up against the Hawks. This team needs total buying from the 1st man to the 15th man.

[Harcore Fenton Mun]

I honestly think the pressure Casey demands from his defensive scheme isn't sustainable, it requires too much running around and switching. It's clear the second players get tired, or loose interest, that it results in a open basket.

Watching a solid defensive team, like Atlanta tonight, it's clear we run around way too much for for such horrible results. You don't see good defensive teams run around, switching 4-5 times a possesion, every possesion.... it's just too complex.

We should try switching it up, try man-to-man, zone, or even pack the paint like the Warriors do.

system basketball keeps everyone involved, doesn't force you to rely on any one person, and keeps players from getting burnt out.

I would say they players are already burnt out, as evidencied by the massive amount of turnovers and blown coverages.

His system seems very effort heavy, hence why it looked good at the begining of the season when players where rested, not so much now mid season.

[Hero]

I guess no more "It's only one loss, relax" reactions now.

[MS13]

This is good news. They need to hear this from the leader. Props to Kyle.

[Naija Boy]

GV needs to go. We need a backup PG like Schroeder that doesn't make stupid decisions with the ball and plays good defense. There's too many **** good point guards in the NBA, need to be able to defend that position at a high level for 48 minutes.

[RNsteve]

Just a bit if a reality check. Its why MU is not selling the farm for that last piece.

Damn the hawks are a solid team though.

[Saint_Killa]

Just vote kyle he's the mental leader.. KYLE LOWRY #NBABallot

[Throwback24]

So wait is it cockiness or is it being out played on a regular basis by actual TEAMS with gameplans? Even the Boston Celtics for the most part look a lot more organized and structured than we have ever been this year and they lack the talent we possess.

Humbling ourselves wouldn't have won us this game, I can tell you that much.