Jeff Van Gully wrote:DaGawd wrote:Kind of OT but I’m glad a somewhat “old head” said this..
I think Gilbert is right.. and it’s kind of why I’m a lil skeptical on if the game has passed Thibs by.. of course playing great defense is important still. But you also have to have fire power to compete in today’s NBA.. just getting by on defense only like the 04 pistons won’t cut it
i haven't watched the video, but i agree with the assessment that today's players are way too athletic and way too skilled to try to win without top flight offensive firepower and execution. you need defense, but a defense-only team isn't gonna win.
a team like the knicks has some of the right pieces defensively that get you over the hump, but they need to be supplemented with more scoring talent. your defensive specialists also have to bring SOMETHING to the table offensively, ideally shooting and/or playmaking.
i'd like to think we still don't focus enough on the five on the floor. when i played and coached, i always tried to push the philosophy of five as one. the players on the court have to become a composite organism. not guys doing what they do. everything gets maximized that way.
I've been trying to preach this since the bubble. The game has evolved.... after watching Murray, Mitchell, Miami - just hit me how important scoring/SHOOTING is. Without it, it's dang near impossible to succeed in today's NBA
