MagicMan1979 107 Report post Posted November 19, 2023 I was listening to Bill Simons Pod with Doc Rivers the other day. He talked about his first year here as a coach in Orlando. He said he had two assistant coaches who were former head coaches. He said they taught him so much. Then he shared a funny story of how they both went against him on a decision. He basically said I’m the head coach lol I would like a more established coach with Mosley. But I don’t know that it matters much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicFanDan 124 Report post Posted November 19, 2023 Where is David Steele? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicMan1979 107 Report post Posted November 19, 2023 I don’t like when Mosley plays line ups without one of Franz and Paolo. It just doesn’t make sense. That being said we are up 21! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orlandoholic 135 Report post Posted November 19, 2023 might be one of the better games so far. Let’s hope we keep this up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 11 hours ago, orlandoholic said: true! but most head coaches also rely on experienced assistant coaches to either draw up defenses or offenses.. today’s game is a great example. Mosley was an assistant and drew up defenses for Carlisle back in Dallas. Carlisle built one of the best offenses with the INDIANA PACERS and Mosley has built one of the best Defenses right now. So yeah. Great assistant coaches are needed and we just let one go without compensation, that’s a fact We obviously promoted from within to full Tibbets role. It was late in pre season and we probably didn't want to add an outside voice to a close group and risk the chemistry. Or possibly we just want to build the culture among everyone here that if you work hard you can progress (see Anthony Parker gone from scout to GM with the Magic), there's nothing wrong with that and honestly it should be encouraged in an industry rife with nepo hires. Also look at what happened in Milwaukee with Terry Stotts. Ex-head coaches aren't always good fits as assistants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 Guys, Big Twiggy Holmgren is really good, as are the Thunder. I’m happy with Paulo, but credit where it’s due. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, Soul Bro said: Guys, Big Twiggy Holmgren is really good, as are the Thunder. I’m happy with Paulo, but credit where it’s due. I've tried so hard not to bring it up randomly lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soul Bro 1,421 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 31 minutes ago, CTMagicUK said: I've tried so hard not to bring it up randomly lol Haha! He’s really good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 22 minutes ago, Soul Bro said: Haha! He’s really good. 50/40/90 whilst playing elite defense as a rookie on the current number 2 team in the West. He's been crazy. The efficiency is definitely aided by playing with a legit superstar but I think he's going to make ROTY a legitimate discussion when at some points this off-season and early season it felt like, on hype alone, it was Wemby's already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,033 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 Chet's offensive bag is unbelievable for a man that size, and his defense is way better than expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,488 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Mauro Pedrosa said: Chet's offensive bag is unbelievable for a man that size, and his defense is way better than expected. His defense is exactly as good as expected for me. Maybe he's got there quicker than expected but I was saying he was a potential DPOY for months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicMan1979 107 Report post Posted November 20, 2023 He is very very good. I still think Paolo was the right guy for what we need though. Still have to worry about Chet’s injury history also. The Thunder are absolutely loaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
