2024-02-15 00:56:15
Milwaukee Bucks new coach Doc Rivers. (NBA Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images) (Kelsey Grant via Getty Images)
The old proverb, “Cleverness leads to misunderstanding” is often difficult to explain in one sentence.
The Milwaukee Bucks were beaten 97-123 by the Miami Heat at home. The Bucks’ new coach Doc Rivers has 3 wins and 6 losses since he took office, which is really ugly.
The Bucks fired two coaches in a row within one year and are currently paying the salaries of three coaches at the same time. Former Bucks coach Adrian Griffin left 30 wins, 13 losses, 60% and 97 winning rates for Lao He to take over. Lao He is regarded as the league’s top coach. Bringing a record of 3 wins and 6 losses. Although the sample size is still very small, the Bucks were smart and prepared for a rainy day. They determined early on that Adrian Griffin would not be able to defend well and would lose military morale. It was very likely that his cleverness would be mistaken for him.
Lao He has experience, fame and coaching achievements, and is highly praised by the industry. Lao He is also a player-type coach. Most stars and players like him because he knows how to cater, is sophisticated and rarely mistreats others.
The defense and role players of the Bucks team will definitely rely on Lao He’s approach, but it seems that Lao He’s approach can reverse the Bucks’ competitiveness, improve team defense, and establish elite defensive self-discipline and tactical execution. Not optimistic.
Fortunately, Lao He still had time to adjust, keep up, and make changes, but there wasn’t much time left for him.
The Bucks responded and changed early. They gave up Adrian Griffin and gambled heavily on Lao River. They took a completely different path from the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers who decided to stand still at the “player trade deadline” on February 8.
The Warriors and Lakers are also extremely smart, but they choose to remain unchanged in response to changes.
The Warriors did not make any transactions or moves, and decided to retain the core lineup and integrate the old and the new. They believed in Warriors coach Steve Kerr.
At present, it seems that the Warriors are right. In the past eight games, the Warriors have a record of 7 wins and 1 loss. Their ranking in the Western Conference has risen to 10th. Their defensive efficiency has improved to 18th (the best this year), and their offensive efficiency has ranked 11th (also the team’s best this year). Good ranking), the Warriors are playing their best team and offensive and defensive performance this season.
The Warriors are old and young, and the young want more ball rights and playing time. The old believe they still dominate the game. Steve Kerr has to find a balance between the old and the new, old and young, and offense and defense to create a more perfect team for the Warriors. .
At present, it seems that the Warriors’ decision to remain unchanged in response to ever-changing changes is quite correct. At least the team is on the right path to getting better. The team’s combat strength, record, and teamwork are all improving infinitely.
With better spin, improved concentration, and gradually closer to elite defensive performance, the Warriors, at least for now, look very smart.
The Lakers also retain their current lineup and do not make any changes.
Lakers boss “Old James” LeBron James emphasized when communicating with the top management that “he likes the harmony and style of the current team.” Lakers players care about each other, teammates support each other, make sacrifices for the team and work hard to defend the cohesion of the Lakers management. Make up your mind not to make any risky transactions to change the existing lineup at this stage.
The Lakers have 5 wins and 1 loss in the last six games. Except for the loss to the Golden Nuggets in the last two minutes, Lao Zhan and the team are very satisfied with other situations. The outcome of the game, the process and the team atmosphere are indeed very good. This is the Lakers with the best team cohesion this year.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Last week, the Lakers unexpectedly picked up free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie in the buyout market. He became the first ball-handling point on the bench, improving the rotation depth and matchup. Even though Spencer Dinwiddie’s offensive efficiency is not high this year, his field goal percentage is only 39%, and his three-point shooting percentage is only 32%, but the Lakers currently have four main injured players who cannot play. The Lakers need someone who is willing to defend and A ball handler who makes sacrifices for the team and can hold the ball, drive to the basket, and create space for his teammates.
Spencer Dinwiddie reported to the Lakers, proving that the Lakers management decided not to trade and not take risks to change the lineup. It seems to be correct at present, because the Lakers are accumulating tacit understanding, establishing a better defensive system and rotation, and more importantly, the team is moving On the way to winning.
The Bucks, Lakers, and Warriors each made key decisions this year, transcending reality and wisdom. This is the most exciting show and the starting point of the story.
Smart decisions are the most important. Who has the last laugh and is also the smartest team will be known in two months.
[Yahoo Sports Column]The article only reflects the author’s opinion and does not represent the position of Yahoo!
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