I don't think his "tendency" is to pass. He just makes the right play, and if that happens to be a pass, then so be it. It's really not his fault that all of his team mates are absolutely horrendous shooters. Now if the coach WANTS Gasol to be the shooter, then call plays when his man gets picked and Gasol WILL shoot. I didn't see a SINGLE pick-and-pop between Conley and Gasol that Parker-Duncan almost exclusively run. That's on the coach to make that happen.
Not necessarily haters, but just analysts. Jordan isn't wrong. Given a CHOICE Lebron will go right, that's NOT hating or a knock on him, that's his preference. This drive was wayyyy too easy for Lebron because the defender over-committed and gave an open lane, plus the coach was dumb enough to take out their best shot blocker.
Mike and Nate have to find full time jobs this summer, so they couldn't afford to commit to the USA ball. It would be good for some younger coaches to get some looks, like Marc Jackson or Monty Williams etc
A "stress reaction" in a rookie season does not bode too well for a long career. If you can't even handle half a season, then chances are, you don't belong bro.
I went to a Sac game last year, it was a disaster. I couldn't believe how disorganized the entire admin was (the arena admin). People waiting in LONG lines outside, and it was drizzling. Once inside, the arena was in a pathetic state. Walking past corridors one could smell urine. I had 4 international guests I was entertaining and they badly wanted to watch a NBA game, and in the given dates, the Sac game was my only option in the Cali area, so we made the drive. Obviously they walked away with a less-then impressed opinion of the NBA.
I used to love the old team with Vlade, Webber, JWil etc. Sad state right now.
For those watching the ECF, I can't help but scratch my head at Vogel's coaching. Deer in headlights. Poor timeouts, horrible substitutions. No shot blocker on critical possessions.
Some people have a pattern of getting coaches fired. While DWill gets the tag of a "coach-killer", somehow magically Paul is called "pro-active". For someone that really hasn't done in the playoffs in his entire career, Paul throws around a lot of drama. He had enough talent in LA to take them ahead, he didn't. Not saying VDN is a great coach, but sure is a pattern.
They need to find a taker for Jordan and get someone with a bit more offensive game. They're also most likely going to lose Bledsoe which means next years team will look weaker than this years.
This drive was wayyyy too easy for Lebron because the defender over-committed and gave an open lane, plus the coach was dumb enough to take out their best shot blocker.
I used to love the old team with Vlade, Webber, JWil etc. Sad state right now.
Players played really well, just out coached.