Re: PITINO

["skmishra" <skmishra@us.oracle.com>]

I don't think Pitino is doing anything new here, almost every coach does it
prime examples being Riley, Carlesimo etc. Riley in particular is almost
always gesturing getting his offense/defense  in the right formation. I
think the whole team has lost its confidence and basically doesn't believe
that it can win close games.

The bench contribution is the main culprit here. Other than Battie and
Barros to a certain extent there is no-one doing anything off the bench. I
anticipate a major rehaul next year. Personally I would like to see Popeye,
Garnett, Bowen, Barros, Anderson and McCarty go. - Mishra
-----Original Message-----
From: Dorine <norine@sover.net>


>One of the articles in today's Boston papers made one point I have to agree
>with - that Kenny Anderson, or any point guard, has to be able to set up
the
>plays and direct the offense.  He can't do that because Rick's yelling the
>plays from the sidelines.  Also, that the players can't focus because
>they're trying to listen to him.  I'm glad someone finally pointed that
>out - it's irritated me ever since Rick took over.  This is not college -
>this is the NBA and there is a mighty big difference.  When he said they
>don't listen?  They need to be focused on what's going on, on the court,
not
>what he's yelling about.  If he's such a good teacher he should be teaching
>them in practice, not while the game's going on.  Let him use the timeouts
>to tell them what he wants to tell them.
>
>I know alot of you are down on Anderson, and maybe he isn't the point guard
>of the future for this team, but he's a good one at any rate, and he needs
>to be allowed to run the plays.
>I think Rick sould sit down and shut up while the games is being played,
and
>give all our ears a rest.
>
>Dorine
>
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