Comments on: It’s Not That Simple

By: cragganmor

cragganmor — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:20:03 +0000

agree, these kids are just scratching the surface. it’s simple to grasp the basic concepts of SSOL , consistent execution is another thing all together. just because you can do it a few times in practice does not mean that you can pull it off possession after possession during a game, let alone crunch time.

By: italian stallion

italian stallion — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:01:02 +0000

True, but that doesn’t mean both weren’t knuckleheads.

By: CircleLimit4

CircleLimit4 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:09:12 +0000

It’s probably because Nate and Al were the only ones capable of scoring points.

By: bob go knicks

bob go knicks — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:23:40 +0000

maybe the reason DEROZAN thinks the players do what they want in D’ANTONIS offense is cuz he watched alot of KNICKS games last year ,and thats exactly what idiots like NATE ROBINSON and AL HARRINGTON did last year.some of the stuff that NATE did last year called for a long benching,but D’ANTONI never seems to discipline his players.after watching these guys last year,you cant blame guys like DEROZAN for thinking this

By: mk218377

mk218377 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:06:13 +0000

dead on. somehow the 7 seconds of less has become confused with no rules basketball. i dont worry about players coming in with that mindset because they would soon learn that mike can turn pretty red when players (nate) dont follow his lead.
of coarse, the only way to change this perception is by example. and for that to happen coach mike needs better players who will buy into it.
in donnie we trust

By: Chris Alvino

Chris Alvino — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:54:35 +0000

Good stuff Myles.

“Who doesn’t “let their players play”? The only difference with D’Antoni’s system is that it’s predicated on pushing the ball up the court and getting the best shot available, which usually comes before the defense is set.”

Great point.

By: SportLife » It’s Not That Simple

SportLife » It’s Not That Simple — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:36:15 +0000

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By: NY_TJ

NY_TJ — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:35:19 +0000

The reason for this misconception I think is because mike relies on the pick and roll a lot and that’s leaving the decision on making the play to the players but it’s not like there’s no structure in this offense it’s just relying more on players judgment on plays it’s still team concept not straight 1 on 1

By: chrisdudley

chrisdudley — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:29:44 +0000

There is a better chance of the sun rising in the west, than Derozan becoming a Knick.

By: nymjk

nymjk — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:28:20 +0000

Great post, I agree completely. That’s why I say No Brandon Jennings!