bluerap23 wrote:Dalek wrote:Secure a good coach
Darko has not proven anything other than increasing our ball movement and keeping us a top transition offense team. This team won a title built on defense, and drafted Scottie as a strong defensive wing, and brought guys over from the tough Knick's system. I say we pitch Coach Bud or look at the coaching market this season again. Let's not be afraid to pivot.
I hated a lot of what I saw from Darko, BUT he did a great job with player development, which is what he is here for. We aren't trying to win for real right now so I am good with bringing Darko back. It will likely be another 2 seasons before we consider bringing in a Bud-type. I also legit think there is a chance that the next HC of the Raptors will be Kyle Lowry.
I think a clock is always ticking to some degree. I feel like Scottie, RJ, IQ are young, but they are three years+ in the league and have been around winning (same with Poeltl). Player dev is important, but at some point your players get frustrated and want to leave if you keep losing. If we don't win and at least make the play-in next season they have to pivot.
As far as player dev, I felt like they took a long time to get Gradey ready for the NBA. What happened during the summer and camp and first quarter of the season? Precious, McDaniels also looked terrible under Darko. RJ adapting to a system where he can drive and just shoot corner threes is exactly what he proved he could do over his first few seasons. I guess Darko gets credit for seeing the obvious and cutting out his mid-range game. Their Raptors 905 looked like the worst team outside of the Ignite which folded.