m2002brian wrote:Klomp wrote:m2002brian wrote:I love how Ant was completely left out of that whole post.
Two reasons.
Ant was doing nothing under Ryan
Our leap to the playoffs coincides with BOTH drafting Ant and hiring Finch.
I'm honestly conflicted with how I'm supposed to read this post. Finch should get some credit for getting this out of Ant, no? That might be exactly what you are saying, but I simply can't tell right now.
We are not where we are without both of them.
I’m complimenting Finch for his work while not forgetting how much of an impact Ant has had to our success also. Finch deserves a lot of credit for helping Ant be where he is. Good coaches know that sometimes you have to bend the system a little when enough talent challenges the boundaries. (ie: Pop and Manu)
Good point. And Finch knows that Ant can be coached harder than any of the other players.
Too many coaches want to be seen as “fair” and coach everyone the same. In fact, we have players speak up because they are surprised when a coach treats a superstar like the rest of his teammates, even if it’s only “accountable.” Wolves players and Ant himself have said that Finch is going the opposite way, pushing Ant harder than any of the other players. And Ant loves “Finchy” for it! Ant and the team owe Finch some respect for trying to give each player the coaching that works best for him.