Stan Van Gundy
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What was your experience with the Stugatz personal record book? I just remember being interviewed for it, but I don't know where it is in the book, so I can't... I just saw the book, so I haven't had time. But I will say this, Dan. Like, I followed Pat Riley as the coach of the Heat, and that wasn't nearly as much pressure as sitting in Stu Gatz's seat right now. Yes.
What was your experience with the Stugatz personal record book? I just remember being interviewed for it, but I don't know where it is in the book, so I can't... I just saw the book, so I haven't had time. But I will say this, Dan. Like, I followed Pat Riley as the coach of the Heat, and that wasn't nearly as much pressure as sitting in Stu Gatz's seat right now. Yes.
No, exactly. And Stu Gatz clearly wrote every word in the book, but he did have people conducting interviews for him. then he incorporated everything. So I'm sure he knows exactly where it is.
No, exactly. And Stu Gatz clearly wrote every word in the book, but he did have people conducting interviews for him. then he incorporated everything. So I'm sure he knows exactly where it is.
Yeah, David and I were close friends, and yeah, he didn't think I belonged on there. But, you know, with the inside thing, I mean, number one, Charles was under contract, so they decided to hang on to him, which was a great decision. It is the best show going, and I'm really happy for the people at TNT because, obviously, that's a great show, and they retain the right to do the show their way.
Yeah, David and I were close friends, and yeah, he didn't think I belonged on there. But, you know, with the inside thing, I mean, number one, Charles was under contract, so they decided to hang on to him, which was a great decision. It is the best show going, and I'm really happy for the people at TNT because, obviously, that's a great show, and they retain the right to do the show their way.
But on top of that, a lot of people at TNT keep their jobs. So it was great news for the people at our network.
But on top of that, a lot of people at TNT keep their jobs. So it was great news for the people at our network.
Yeah, that I don't know, but certainly that group is very, very close, love working together, care a lot about each other, and the show has just been immensely successful. And as you know, I think everybody was very concerned about what would happen to that show in this new broadcast deal with the NBA. Yeah.
Yeah, that I don't know, but certainly that group is very, very close, love working together, care a lot about each other, and the show has just been immensely successful. And as you know, I think everybody was very concerned about what would happen to that show in this new broadcast deal with the NBA. Yeah.
You know, like to me, I sort of I listen to what Dwayne said. And I like the fact that he really focused on the honor of having a statue there.
You know, like to me, I sort of I listen to what Dwayne said. And I like the fact that he really focused on the honor of having a statue there.
there um and not on you know is it the greatest likeness or anything else i i think he really took it as an honor and didn't want anything to take away from that honor and um so i have refrained from uh laughing about it commenting on it because there it is yeah uh You can't look at it and not laugh.
there um and not on you know is it the greatest likeness or anything else i i think he really took it as an honor and didn't want anything to take away from that honor and um so i have refrained from uh laughing about it commenting on it because there it is yeah uh You can't look at it and not laugh.
You can't even look it in the face. I cannot. But I'm not going to laugh because Dwayne Wade made my entire career.
You can't even look it in the face. I cannot. But I'm not going to laugh because Dwayne Wade made my entire career.
No, listen, I mean, the guy made my entire career. I mean, I go home to my house every night and open the door, nice house, say, thank you, Dwayne Wade.
No, listen, I mean, the guy made my entire career. I mean, I go home to my house every night and open the door, nice house, say, thank you, Dwayne Wade.
Yeah, first of all, it would be a lot worse if I tried that.
Yeah, first of all, it would be a lot worse if I tried that.
Yeah, no, I agree with that. I think the Celtics are still the team to beat, not only in the East, but in the league. I just don't think anybody's as good as they are. I mean, you've got to remember, they were 14-3 before Porzingis came back last night. And he's a huge piece for them. So fully healthy. I don't think there's any doubt they're the best. A lot has surprised me, though.
Yeah, no, I agree with that. I think the Celtics are still the team to beat, not only in the East, but in the league. I just don't think anybody's as good as they are. I mean, you've got to remember, they were 14-3 before Porzingis came back last night. And he's a huge piece for them. So fully healthy. I don't think there's any doubt they're the best. A lot has surprised me, though.
I've been really surprised by Golden State. Golden State and Cleveland probably the two most pleasant surprises. I thought Golden State's ceiling would be to get the ninth or tenth spot and be in the play-in, and they have looked outstanding on both ends of the court. I mean, they're a top-ten offensive and defensive team after losing Klay Thompson, and they've just played great basketball.
I've been really surprised by Golden State. Golden State and Cleveland probably the two most pleasant surprises. I thought Golden State's ceiling would be to get the ninth or tenth spot and be in the play-in, and they have looked outstanding on both ends of the court. I mean, they're a top-ten offensive and defensive team after losing Klay Thompson, and they've just played great basketball.
I mean, I just think the guy's hurt. Look, I mean, his body clearly struggles to keep up with the demands of playing 82-game NBA seasons. And I think it's unfortunate because at his best, he's theβ
I mean, I just think the guy's hurt. Look, I mean, his body clearly struggles to keep up with the demands of playing 82-game NBA seasons. And I think it's unfortunate because at his best, he's theβ
the most physically imposing player in the NBA and the guy that you really can't do anything with one-on-one but he's just never healthy and that franchise has been built around him and they haven't been able to get past the second round of the playoffs and now they go out and bring in Paul George and there's all this optimism but Paul George is another guy who's hurt all the time and so you know one of the things I've said many times is
the most physically imposing player in the NBA and the guy that you really can't do anything with one-on-one but he's just never healthy and that franchise has been built around him and they haven't been able to get past the second round of the playoffs and now they go out and bring in Paul George and there's all this optimism but Paul George is another guy who's hurt all the time and so you know one of the things I've said many times is
You know, when guys, when you go out and sign guys who are, or extend guys who are always hurt and then they get hurt, that's not bad luck. That's not, you can't look, ah, we're having such bad luck. No, no, you're getting exactly what you should have expected. When you put that roster together, what you're hoping for is that you get something out of the ordinary and those guys stay healthy.
You know, when guys, when you go out and sign guys who are, or extend guys who are always hurt and then they get hurt, that's not bad luck. That's not, you can't look, ah, we're having such bad luck. No, no, you're getting exactly what you should have expected. When you put that roster together, what you're hoping for is that you get something out of the ordinary and those guys stay healthy.
And if they were all healthy, those two guys and Maxie, then they'd have a chance to contend in the East. And it's still early. Maybe they'll get to that point. We'll see.
And if they were all healthy, those two guys and Maxie, then they'd have a chance to contend in the East. And it's still early. Maybe they'll get to that point. We'll see.
Well, that's the problem. How much time are they going to miss? The good thing in the East is Milwaukee is sitting a game below .500 at 8-9, and they're in the sixth spot in the East, which is a guaranteed playoff spot. So, you know, you don't have a ton of ground to make up to get back. It's just a matter of how much time they're going to have together. Look, talent-wise, they're good.
Well, that's the problem. How much time are they going to miss? The good thing in the East is Milwaukee is sitting a game below .500 at 8-9, and they're in the sixth spot in the East, which is a guaranteed playoff spot. So, you know, you don't have a ton of ground to make up to get back. It's just a matter of how much time they're going to have together. Look, talent-wise, they're good.
I mean, I really thought they and New York were the two teams that had rosters that could best challenge Boston. I didn't see this coming out of Cleveland. I thought they'd be good. Orlando's good. Miami and Milwaukee will be teams that nobody wants to play in the first round of the playoffs. But I thought the only teams that could contend with Boston were New York and Boston.
I mean, I really thought they and New York were the two teams that had rosters that could best challenge Boston. I didn't see this coming out of Cleveland. I thought they'd be good. Orlando's good. Miami and Milwaukee will be teams that nobody wants to play in the first round of the playoffs. But I thought the only teams that could contend with Boston were New York and Boston.
and Philly and all of a sudden New York doesn't guard anybody and Philly doesn't have anybody healthy. Do you understand why Milwaukee stinks? Well, They looked early in the year, I thought they looked really old and slow, older than they actually are and slow, but they don't have Middleton, and that's a key piece. He was fantastic in the playoffs last year in that series against Indiana.
and Philly and all of a sudden New York doesn't guard anybody and Philly doesn't have anybody healthy. Do you understand why Milwaukee stinks? Well, They looked early in the year, I thought they looked really old and slow, older than they actually are and slow, but they don't have Middleton, and that's a key piece. He was fantastic in the playoffs last year in that series against Indiana.
They get him at full strength, but again, he's played 88 games in the last two years, so him being hurt is not a big rarity, but if they get him back with Lillard And Giannis, then they've got a chance to be really, really good. They put shooting around those guys, and you would think Lillard's going to play better than he is right now. I mean, he's at a career-low 32% from three.
They get him at full strength, but again, he's played 88 games in the last two years, so him being hurt is not a big rarity, but if they get him back with Lillard And Giannis, then they've got a chance to be really, really good. They put shooting around those guys, and you would think Lillard's going to play better than he is right now. I mean, he's at a career-low 32% from three.
Why would you think he's going to play better?
Why would you think he's going to play better?
No, yeah. But last year he wasn't efficient either, but he was at 35% from three on high volume. I don't think he's going to stay at 32%. I don't know if he'll be up around 40%, but he's going to be better. They're starting to get into more two-man game stuff with he and Giannis. Why they haven't done more of that early in the year, I'm not really sure.
No, yeah. But last year he wasn't efficient either, but he was at 35% from three on high volume. I don't think he's going to stay at 32%. I don't know if he'll be up around 40%, but he's going to be better. They're starting to get into more two-man game stuff with he and Giannis. Why they haven't done more of that early in the year, I'm not really sure.
I'll be interested to see tonight if they get to more of it because it seems to me But over the last three or four games when I've seen it, when they get to that action, it's pretty darn hard to guard.
I'll be interested to see tonight if they get to more of it because it seems to me But over the last three or four games when I've seen it, when they get to that action, it's pretty darn hard to guard.
You don't know what you wrote in your book. Why would you be offended that I don't remember what you wrote?
You don't know what you wrote in your book. Why would you be offended that I don't remember what you wrote?
You're Stan.
You're Stan.
Yes, that was not me for sure. I was shocked when I read it.
Yes, that was not me for sure. I was shocked when I read it.
Okay. I have heard this argument for years that ex-coach only wins because he or she has great talent. My first thought is, well, duh. No coach wins without great talent. I understand that Phil Jackson had Jordan and Pippen and O'Neal and Bryant. Name me the championship team that didn't have great talent. Popovich had Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.
Okay. I have heard this argument for years that ex-coach only wins because he or she has great talent. My first thought is, well, duh. No coach wins without great talent. I understand that Phil Jackson had Jordan and Pippen and O'Neal and Bryant. Name me the championship team that didn't have great talent. Popovich had Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili.
The Heat won back-to-back titles with LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. The 80s Lakers won with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and James Worthy. The 80s Celtics won with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish. Red Auerbach was probably the first NBA coach to gain acclaim. And besides Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, he had several other Hall of Famers.
The Heat won back-to-back titles with LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. The 80s Lakers won with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and James Worthy. The 80s Celtics won with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish. Red Auerbach was probably the first NBA coach to gain acclaim. And besides Bill Russell and Bob Cousy, he had several other Hall of Famers.
Great players are a necessity for winning championships. Everyone knows this, even Stu Gotts. That's not a rebuttal. That's an agreement with Stugatz. I thought this was supposed to be a rebuttal. No, no, no. Stugatz said that these guys weren't great coaches.
Great players are a necessity for winning championships. Everyone knows this, even Stu Gotts. That's not a rebuttal. That's an agreement with Stugatz. I thought this was supposed to be a rebuttal. No, no, no. Stugatz said that these guys weren't great coaches.
Listen, you don't win without great talent, but that doesn't negate the fact that these guys have been successful coaches because some people don't win with great talent.
Listen, you don't win without great talent, but that doesn't negate the fact that these guys have been successful coaches because some people don't win with great talent.
Yeah, I thought Phil was a hell of a coach. I don't know. From years being on the other bench and stuff, yes, he had great talent. And certainly, I think this is true probably in every sport, the players scare you more than the opposing coaches. I mean, it was Jordan that you were worried about. But I thought Phil was a great coach. His teams were prepared. Game plans were great. They were sound.
Yeah, I thought Phil was a hell of a coach. I don't know. From years being on the other bench and stuff, yes, he had great talent. And certainly, I think this is true probably in every sport, the players scare you more than the opposing coaches. I mean, it was Jordan that you were worried about. But I thought Phil was a great coach. His teams were prepared. Game plans were great. They were sound.
You only get that here on Tuesday. You need my expertise for that. That's right. Phil Jackson was a great coach. Controversial opinion. Well, it is with Stu Gatz.
You only get that here on Tuesday. You need my expertise for that. That's right. Phil Jackson was a great coach. Controversial opinion. Well, it is with Stu Gatz.
I thought that quite honestly, in 2005, I thought we should have won it here in Miami.
I thought that quite honestly, in 2005, I thought we should have won it here in Miami.
Yeah, but Dwayne got hurt. I'm just saying, I thought we had the best team in the league and should have won it in 2005, and I don't know that we should have won it in Orlando in 2009, but we were certainly good enough to win it in 2009.
Yeah, but Dwayne got hurt. I'm just saying, I thought we had the best team in the league and should have won it in 2005, and I don't know that we should have won it in Orlando in 2009, but we were certainly good enough to win it in 2009.
Listen, all I ever did as coach is if they said a guy could play, that was it. He was playing. I'd take Dwayne Wade at 50% over most guys. You're going to keep putting that statue up.
Listen, all I ever did as coach is if they said a guy could play, that was it. He was playing. I'd take Dwayne Wade at 50% over most guys. You're going to keep putting that statue up.
You know what? We should have won game seven here. I thought we were the best team in the league.
You know what? We should have won game seven here. I thought we were the best team in the league.
But that's the one actually I have in mind.
But that's the one actually I have in mind.
Hey, listen, I know Eric well enough, and I think most coaches are the same. You... You remember the failures far more than you remember the successes. And so I would say that one will haunt him. Yeah, he's still got the championships and four other trips to the finals and all of that. And hopefully he knows... much he's accomplished in the league and has some pride in it.
Hey, listen, I know Eric well enough, and I think most coaches are the same. You... You remember the failures far more than you remember the successes. And so I would say that one will haunt him. Yeah, he's still got the championships and four other trips to the finals and all of that. And hopefully he knows... much he's accomplished in the league and has some pride in it.
But yeah, that one's not going away. That's just who he is and who most coaches are. He will remember. I will say, yes, the word haunt is probably accurate. Do you reach out to him in that situation or you know better? No, I did reach out to him. I could see the pain in I could see the pain in him at his press conference, and I felt for him.
But yeah, that one's not going away. That's just who he is and who most coaches are. He will remember. I will say, yes, the word haunt is probably accurate. Do you reach out to him in that situation or you know better? No, I did reach out to him. I could see the pain in I could see the pain in him at his press conference, and I felt for him.
I actually did the same thing in a college game, but I was... That's why these guys who get their first head coaching jobs in the NBA... It amazed me because I was able to make those mistakes. I made that mistake at Castleton State College in Vermont. It still haunts you.
I actually did the same thing in a college game, but I was... That's why these guys who get their first head coaching jobs in the NBA... It amazed me because I was able to make those mistakes. I made that mistake at Castleton State College in Vermont. It still haunts you.
It still haunts me. No one remembers it, but it still haunts me. But I've been there, and when he did it and I watched that press conference, man, I could tell he was in pain. What do you text? No, I just text, I saw your press conference, I feel for you. That's all I say. What, does he heart it? No, he responded to it.
It still haunts me. No one remembers it, but it still haunts me. But I've been there, and when he did it and I watched that press conference, man, I could tell he was in pain. What do you text? No, I just text, I saw your press conference, I feel for you. That's all I say. What, does he heart it? No, he responded to it.
Yeah, listen. I mean, we all would at that point. But it's just... Listen, when you coach as many games as Eric's coached, you're going to have...
Yeah, listen. I mean, we all would at that point. But it's just... Listen, when you coach as many games as Eric's coached, you're going to have...
things like that maybe not exactly that but you're going to have things like that that you would love to have back that are embarrassing humbling whatever you want to call it it's just inevitable when you've coached as many games as you have a good sense of history and perspective can you please i know it's been 20 years and perhaps people are numb to the greatness but
things like that maybe not exactly that but you're going to have things like that that you would love to have back that are embarrassing humbling whatever you want to call it it's just inevitable when you've coached as many games as you have a good sense of history and perspective can you please i know it's been 20 years and perhaps people are numb to the greatness but
And we never will again. I mean, it's just what he's done is incredible. I mean, the closest thing we had to it, I guess, was Kareem playing into his 40s. But it was a different time, and he was at a different position, and he wasn't dominating at the end of his career. He was still good, but he wasn't dominating. We've never seen anything like LeBron. He's just...
And we never will again. I mean, it's just what he's done is incredible. I mean, the closest thing we had to it, I guess, was Kareem playing into his 40s. But it was a different time, and he was at a different position, and he wasn't dominating at the end of his career. He was still good, but he wasn't dominating. We've never seen anything like LeBron. He's just...
I think still, though, the most amazing thing, Dan, you and I have talked about it. The most amazing thing to me is he's had this career that is unsurpassed in the NBA. He's been in the limelight since he was in the eighth grade. and what's the dirt you have on this guy? Where's the stain on his reputation?
I think still, though, the most amazing thing, Dan, you and I have talked about it. The most amazing thing to me is he's had this career that is unsurpassed in the NBA. He's been in the limelight since he was in the eighth grade. and what's the dirt you have on this guy? Where's the stain on his reputation?
People go back to the decision when he came to Miami where he simply decided to leave one city and come to another, and then they'll talk about he bumped into Eric Spolstra coming off at a timeout. That's what you've got for a guy who's been in the national spotlight for how many years? I mean, 30 years? 25 years? It's crazy.
People go back to the decision when he came to Miami where he simply decided to leave one city and come to another, and then they'll talk about he bumped into Eric Spolstra coming off at a timeout. That's what you've got for a guy who's been in the national spotlight for how many years? I mean, 30 years? 25 years? It's crazy.
No. And but those are political opinions. But I'm talking about like, you know, we don't have DUIs. We don't have him getting in a fight. We don't have him abusing women. We don't have. Any of those things that we've seen news of of others, there's just none of this stuff going on. He's stayed married this whole time. He's got... You know, kids that are all doing well.
No. And but those are political opinions. But I'm talking about like, you know, we don't have DUIs. We don't have him getting in a fight. We don't have him abusing women. We don't have. Any of those things that we've seen news of of others, there's just none of this stuff going on. He's stayed married this whole time. He's got... You know, kids that are all doing well.
I mean, it's just that to me with what's out there for him and that everyone now, you know, he came of age when everyone's a reporter, everyone. And we got nothing on him. The rules changing on Tiger Woods got him.
I mean, it's just that to me with what's out there for him and that everyone now, you know, he came of age when everyone's a reporter, everyone. And we got nothing on him. The rules changing on Tiger Woods got him.
Listen, I mean, it's just... The only thing I'll say is I think what bothers me the most is that we have just gotten to the point where... We don't care at all about experience, expertise, facts, things like that. I mean, you know, Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense, and they back it up by saying, well, he served two tours, you know, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Listen, I mean, it's just... The only thing I'll say is I think what bothers me the most is that we have just gotten to the point where... We don't care at all about experience, expertise, facts, things like that. I mean, you know, Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of Defense, and they back it up by saying, well, he served two tours, you know, in Afghanistan and Iraq.
And, you know, I went to college, too, and I doubt that I'm going to be the next president of Harvard or Yale. You know, I mean, it's the biggest bureaucracy in the world, the Pentagon, and we're going to put a talk show host, we're going to put you in charge, basically. Pete Hegseth really doesn't have any more experience than you do.
And, you know, I went to college, too, and I doubt that I'm going to be the next president of Harvard or Yale. You know, I mean, it's the biggest bureaucracy in the world, the Pentagon, and we're going to put a talk show host, we're going to put you in charge, basically. Pete Hegseth really doesn't have any more experience than you do.
I mean, you know, and then we're going to have like, and then the scary one, you know, we're going to have Bobby Jr. there. We, people forget vaccines eradicated. You know, that's what history does. None of us grew up with polio, measles, the mumps. You know why? Because it was eradicated by vaccines. Now, if we have an anti-vaccine guy, what are we gonna do? Bring all this stuff.
I mean, you know, and then we're going to have like, and then the scary one, you know, we're going to have Bobby Jr. there. We, people forget vaccines eradicated. You know, that's what history does. None of us grew up with polio, measles, the mumps. You know why? Because it was eradicated by vaccines. Now, if we have an anti-vaccine guy, what are we gonna do? Bring all this stuff.
The stuff is scary. It's not inconsequential. And it's sad in my mind that, and we could go down his whole list of people, but those are the two to me that, that really make things scary. Who opened this door?
The stuff is scary. It's not inconsequential. And it's sad in my mind that, and we could go down his whole list of people, but those are the two to me that, that really make things scary. Who opened this door?
I didn't want to open the door. I'm glad I didn't. I'm just glad I didn't. You should have pushed back on your unqualified.
I didn't want to open the door. I'm glad I didn't. I'm just glad I didn't. You should have pushed back on your unqualified.
I was going to say, I think he did open the door. I don't think I just barged in. I didn't break down the door. He held the door open for you. Yes, he did.
I was going to say, I think he did open the door. I don't think I just barged in. I didn't break down the door. He held the door open for you. Yes, he did.
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Sagen wir mal, Cason Wallace.
Sagen wir mal, Cason Wallace.
Sagen wir mal, Cason Wallace.
Na, guck, es gibt keine Frage, sie sind gut eingestellt. Aber was sie gerade haben, sind Leute, die den Job gemacht haben. Sie werden nicht alle diese Leute behalten kΓΆnnen. Ich denke, wir wissen das. Also jetzt assume du, dass alle diese Draftpicks kommen werden, um die Art und Weise zu unterstΓΌtzen, Seine letzten Draftpicks haben sich daran beeinflusst. Es gibt keine Garantie davon.
Na, guck, es gibt keine Frage, sie sind gut eingestellt. Aber was sie gerade haben, sind Leute, die den Job gemacht haben. Sie werden nicht alle diese Leute behalten kΓΆnnen. Ich denke, wir wissen das. Also jetzt assume du, dass alle diese Draftpicks kommen werden, um die Art und Weise zu unterstΓΌtzen, Seine letzten Draftpicks haben sich daran beeinflusst. Es gibt keine Garantie davon.
Na, guck, es gibt keine Frage, sie sind gut eingestellt. Aber was sie gerade haben, sind Leute, die den Job gemacht haben. Sie werden nicht alle diese Leute behalten kΓΆnnen. Ich denke, wir wissen das. Also jetzt assume du, dass alle diese Draftpicks kommen werden, um die Art und Weise zu unterstΓΌtzen, Seine letzten Draftpicks haben sich daran beeinflusst. Es gibt keine Garantie davon.
HΓΆr auf, so groΓ ein Job wie Sam Presti in der Draft ist, und ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob jemand in der Draft jemals einen besseren Job gemacht hat als Sam Presti, dann wirst du ein paar Typen ΓΌber die Zeit verlieren. Das ist einfach so, wie es geht. Und wenn sie das tun, dann hast du nicht die QualitΓ€t von Bench, die QualitΓ€t von Rotation, die du jetzt hast. Sind sie gut aufgestellt? Ja.
HΓΆr auf, so groΓ ein Job wie Sam Presti in der Draft ist, und ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob jemand in der Draft jemals einen besseren Job gemacht hat als Sam Presti, dann wirst du ein paar Typen ΓΌber die Zeit verlieren. Das ist einfach so, wie es geht. Und wenn sie das tun, dann hast du nicht die QualitΓ€t von Bench, die QualitΓ€t von Rotation, die du jetzt hast. Sind sie gut aufgestellt? Ja.
HΓΆr auf, so groΓ ein Job wie Sam Presti in der Draft ist, und ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob jemand in der Draft jemals einen besseren Job gemacht hat als Sam Presti, dann wirst du ein paar Typen ΓΌber die Zeit verlieren. Das ist einfach so, wie es geht. Und wenn sie das tun, dann hast du nicht die QualitΓ€t von Bench, die QualitΓ€t von Rotation, die du jetzt hast. Sind sie gut aufgestellt? Ja.
Will they be derailed? I don't think so. I think they're set up very well for the next four, five, six years. But when you ask me what could derail them, that's what it is to me, not being able to have the continuity in your roster.
Will they be derailed? I don't think so. I think they're set up very well for the next four, five, six years. But when you ask me what could derail them, that's what it is to me, not being able to have the continuity in your roster.
Will they be derailed? I don't think so. I think they're set up very well for the next four, five, six years. But when you ask me what could derail them, that's what it is to me, not being able to have the continuity in your roster.
This is the Don Levitard Show with the Stugats.
This is the Don Levitard Show with the Stugats.
This is the Don Levitard Show with the Stugats.
Yes, in New York City. Yep, ready to go.
Yes, in New York City. Yep, ready to go.
Yes, in New York City. Yep, ready to go.
Is going to the thunder?
Is going to the thunder?
Is going to the thunder?
Oh man, these are good.
Oh man, these are good.
Oh man, these are good.
Stan, what's your favorite? Oh my gosh, those are all outstanding and it's really amazing that We have a group of people that can get paid good money to do things like this all day. I mean, there's a lot of things wrong with this country, but come on now. You can get paid for that. That's pretty damn good.
Stan, what's your favorite? Oh my gosh, those are all outstanding and it's really amazing that We have a group of people that can get paid good money to do things like this all day. I mean, there's a lot of things wrong with this country, but come on now. You can get paid for that. That's pretty damn good.
Stan, what's your favorite? Oh my gosh, those are all outstanding and it's really amazing that We have a group of people that can get paid good money to do things like this all day. I mean, there's a lot of things wrong with this country, but come on now. You can get paid for that. That's pretty damn good.
No, I mean, I think those are good things to think about. I think they're things that coaches talk about a lot. I mean, I know there was a situation earlier in the series where they were up five Und es war eine Situation, wo ich dachte, Joe Mazzullas hat ΓΌber diese Situationen gesprochen, wo er in diesen Situationen einen Foul machen wΓΌrde und die drei auf dem Tisch nehmen wΓΌrde.
No, I mean, I think those are good things to think about. I think they're things that coaches talk about a lot. I mean, I know there was a situation earlier in the series where they were up five Und es war eine Situation, wo ich dachte, Joe Mazzullas hat ΓΌber diese Situationen gesprochen, wo er in diesen Situationen einen Foul machen wΓΌrde und die drei auf dem Tisch nehmen wΓΌrde.
No, I mean, I think those are good things to think about. I think they're things that coaches talk about a lot. I mean, I know there was a situation earlier in the series where they were up five Und es war eine Situation, wo ich dachte, Joe Mazzullas hat ΓΌber diese Situationen gesprochen, wo er in diesen Situationen einen Foul machen wΓΌrde und die drei auf dem Tisch nehmen wΓΌrde.
Das ist wahr. Die groΓen Teams haben eine Antwort auf alles. Was sie nicht hatten, und ich spreche nicht nur von letztem Jahr, aber auch in der normalen Saison und im ersten Jahr dieses Jahres, war, dass sie keine Antwort auf die Dallas-Teams von Luka Doncic gefunden hatten. Aber Dallas hat das fΓΌr sie auf den Tisch genommen. Sie haben eine Antwort auf jede Frage.
Das ist wahr. Die groΓen Teams haben eine Antwort auf alles. Was sie nicht hatten, und ich spreche nicht nur von letztem Jahr, aber auch in der normalen Saison und im ersten Jahr dieses Jahres, war, dass sie keine Antwort auf die Dallas-Teams von Luka Doncic gefunden hatten. Aber Dallas hat das fΓΌr sie auf den Tisch genommen. Sie haben eine Antwort auf jede Frage.
Das ist wahr. Die groΓen Teams haben eine Antwort auf alles. Was sie nicht hatten, und ich spreche nicht nur von letztem Jahr, aber auch in der normalen Saison und im ersten Jahr dieses Jahres, war, dass sie keine Antwort auf die Dallas-Teams von Luka Doncic gefunden hatten. Aber Dallas hat das fΓΌr sie auf den Tisch genommen. Sie haben eine Antwort auf jede Frage.
Ich denke, das ist wirklich das Problem, wenn man in die Playoffs kommt. Selbst wenn du versuchst, ein Team zu bauen und wir kΓΆnnen es hier machen und es gibt keine Bedingungen, weiΓt du, What kind of team do you want to put out there against them, where you say, well, here's their vulnerability, if only you could do this. They're going to have an answer to all of it.
Ich denke, das ist wirklich das Problem, wenn man in die Playoffs kommt. Selbst wenn du versuchst, ein Team zu bauen und wir kΓΆnnen es hier machen und es gibt keine Bedingungen, weiΓt du, What kind of team do you want to put out there against them, where you say, well, here's their vulnerability, if only you could do this. They're going to have an answer to all of it.
Ich denke, das ist wirklich das Problem, wenn man in die Playoffs kommt. Selbst wenn du versuchst, ein Team zu bauen und wir kΓΆnnen es hier machen und es gibt keine Bedingungen, weiΓt du, What kind of team do you want to put out there against them, where you say, well, here's their vulnerability, if only you could do this. They're going to have an answer to all of it.
That roster has not only got a lot of talent, it's really been expertly put together to handle all the problems. I thought sort of the missing piece Luka Doncic. Not bad, not bad.
That roster has not only got a lot of talent, it's really been expertly put together to handle all the problems. I thought sort of the missing piece Luka Doncic. Not bad, not bad.
That roster has not only got a lot of talent, it's really been expertly put together to handle all the problems. I thought sort of the missing piece Luka Doncic. Not bad, not bad.
Ich glaube nicht. Und fΓΌr mich wΓ€re die Verletzung fast bei Shea Gildas-Alexander. Ich glaube nicht, dass sie eine andere Verletzung ΓΌberleben und gewinnen. Jalen Williams wΓ€re natΓΌrlich eine groΓe Verletzung. Chet Holmgren wΓ€re eine groΓe Verletzung. Aber ehrlich gesagt, denke ich, dass sie eine dieser Verletzungen ΓΌbernehmen wΓΌrden. Wenn Shea Gildas-Alexander runtergeht,
Ich glaube nicht. Und fΓΌr mich wΓ€re die Verletzung fast bei Shea Gildas-Alexander. Ich glaube nicht, dass sie eine andere Verletzung ΓΌberleben und gewinnen. Jalen Williams wΓ€re natΓΌrlich eine groΓe Verletzung. Chet Holmgren wΓ€re eine groΓe Verletzung. Aber ehrlich gesagt, denke ich, dass sie eine dieser Verletzungen ΓΌbernehmen wΓΌrden. Wenn Shea Gildas-Alexander runtergeht,
Ich glaube nicht. Und fΓΌr mich wΓ€re die Verletzung fast bei Shea Gildas-Alexander. Ich glaube nicht, dass sie eine andere Verletzung ΓΌberleben und gewinnen. Jalen Williams wΓ€re natΓΌrlich eine groΓe Verletzung. Chet Holmgren wΓ€re eine groΓe Verletzung. Aber ehrlich gesagt, denke ich, dass sie eine dieser Verletzungen ΓΌbernehmen wΓΌrden. Wenn Shea Gildas-Alexander runtergeht,
Dann werden sie gewonnen. Aber auΓerdem denke ich, dass sie das Wettbewerb gewinnen werden. Sie sind zu tief, zu gut, zu versichert, zu gut gecoacht. Ihre Habits sind fantastisch. Ich sehe einfach nichts, was sie nicht gewinnen wird.
Dann werden sie gewonnen. Aber auΓerdem denke ich, dass sie das Wettbewerb gewinnen werden. Sie sind zu tief, zu gut, zu versichert, zu gut gecoacht. Ihre Habits sind fantastisch. Ich sehe einfach nichts, was sie nicht gewinnen wird.
Dann werden sie gewonnen. Aber auΓerdem denke ich, dass sie das Wettbewerb gewinnen werden. Sie sind zu tief, zu gut, zu versichert, zu gut gecoacht. Ihre Habits sind fantastisch. Ich sehe einfach nichts, was sie nicht gewinnen wird.
Hier ist das Wichtigste. Ich denke, es ist wahrscheinlich ein wenig ΓΌberdurchschnittlich, wenn es sich um Γnderungen, Schmiede und Rotationen handelt. Und besonders, wenn man in der Serie weiterentwickelt wird, kommt es vielmehr nur darauf hin, dass die besten Spieler gut spielen mΓΌssen. Und zweitens sind es die Grundlagen. Und fΓΌr New York ist das in dieser Serie mehr als offensichtlich.
Hier ist das Wichtigste. Ich denke, es ist wahrscheinlich ein wenig ΓΌberdurchschnittlich, wenn es sich um Γnderungen, Schmiede und Rotationen handelt. Und besonders, wenn man in der Serie weiterentwickelt wird, kommt es vielmehr nur darauf hin, dass die besten Spieler gut spielen mΓΌssen. Und zweitens sind es die Grundlagen. Und fΓΌr New York ist das in dieser Serie mehr als offensichtlich.
Hier ist das Wichtigste. Ich denke, es ist wahrscheinlich ein wenig ΓΌberdurchschnittlich, wenn es sich um Γnderungen, Schmiede und Rotationen handelt. Und besonders, wenn man in der Serie weiterentwickelt wird, kommt es vielmehr nur darauf hin, dass die besten Spieler gut spielen mΓΌssen. Und zweitens sind es die Grundlagen. Und fΓΌr New York ist das in dieser Serie mehr als offensichtlich.
Also, das sind Dinge, die Coachs immer ΓΌberlegen, sie kΓΆnnen sie manchmal ΓΌberdenken, aber ich denke, sie sind sicherlich interessant zu sprechen ΓΌber.
Also, das sind Dinge, die Coachs immer ΓΌberlegen, sie kΓΆnnen sie manchmal ΓΌberdenken, aber ich denke, sie sind sicherlich interessant zu sprechen ΓΌber.
Also, das sind Dinge, die Coachs immer ΓΌberlegen, sie kΓΆnnen sie manchmal ΓΌberdenken, aber ich denke, sie sind sicherlich interessant zu sprechen ΓΌber.
die Nummer eins ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Die Turnovers tΓΆten sie. Also, ihre wichtigste offensivste Chance heute Abend ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Ihre wichtigste defensivste Chance heute Abend ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Also, Indiana ist nicht immer in der Transition. Und dann, ihre Transition-Defense muss viel besser sein.
die Nummer eins ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Die Turnovers tΓΆten sie. Also, ihre wichtigste offensivste Chance heute Abend ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Ihre wichtigste defensivste Chance heute Abend ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Also, Indiana ist nicht immer in der Transition. Und dann, ihre Transition-Defense muss viel besser sein.
die Nummer eins ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Die Turnovers tΓΆten sie. Also, ihre wichtigste offensivste Chance heute Abend ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Ihre wichtigste defensivste Chance heute Abend ist, den Ball zu kΓΌmmern. Also, Indiana ist nicht immer in der Transition. Und dann, ihre Transition-Defense muss viel besser sein.
Wenn du, wir haben es gestern Abend auf dem Boden gespielt, wenn du in der Mitte eines Spiels bist, in den oberen Konferenz-Finale und dein Trainer dich in der HΓΌlle beurteilen muss, um zurΓΌck zu springen. Springen, springen, springen. Etwas geht falsch, wenn jemand dir sagen muss, das ist es, was du in der HΓΌlle sagst. In Spiel 47 auf der zweiten Nacht eines Back-to-Back.
Wenn du, wir haben es gestern Abend auf dem Boden gespielt, wenn du in der Mitte eines Spiels bist, in den oberen Konferenz-Finale und dein Trainer dich in der HΓΌlle beurteilen muss, um zurΓΌck zu springen. Springen, springen, springen. Etwas geht falsch, wenn jemand dir sagen muss, das ist es, was du in der HΓΌlle sagst. In Spiel 47 auf der zweiten Nacht eines Back-to-Back.
Wenn du, wir haben es gestern Abend auf dem Boden gespielt, wenn du in der Mitte eines Spiels bist, in den oberen Konferenz-Finale und dein Trainer dich in der HΓΌlle beurteilen muss, um zurΓΌck zu springen. Springen, springen, springen. Etwas geht falsch, wenn jemand dir sagen muss, das ist es, was du in der HΓΌlle sagst. In Spiel 47 auf der zweiten Nacht eines Back-to-Back.
In den oberen Konferenz-Finale. Ein Trainer muss dich bitten, zurΓΌckzukehren? Das wird den Job nicht machen. Also kΓΌmmere dich um den Ball, komm zurΓΌck auf die Defense. Und dann mΓΌssen sie ihre Pick-and-Roll-Defense auf Halliburton herausfinden. Es gibt so einen Kontrast in der Serie. Du hast Aaron Neesmith gesehen. Jalen Brunson.
In den oberen Konferenz-Finale. Ein Trainer muss dich bitten, zurΓΌckzukehren? Das wird den Job nicht machen. Also kΓΌmmere dich um den Ball, komm zurΓΌck auf die Defense. Und dann mΓΌssen sie ihre Pick-and-Roll-Defense auf Halliburton herausfinden. Es gibt so einen Kontrast in der Serie. Du hast Aaron Neesmith gesehen. Jalen Brunson.
In den oberen Konferenz-Finale. Ein Trainer muss dich bitten, zurΓΌckzukehren? Das wird den Job nicht machen. Also kΓΌmmere dich um den Ball, komm zurΓΌck auf die Defense. Und dann mΓΌssen sie ihre Pick-and-Roll-Defense auf Halliburton herausfinden. Es gibt so einen Kontrast in der Serie. Du hast Aaron Neesmith gesehen. Jalen Brunson.
Er ist schwer zu schreien, weil er sich an Jalen Brunson verbindet. Und dann siehst du Mikkel Bridges Halliburton spielen mit einem 8-FuΓ-Kuschel und Halliburton kann wo auch immer er auf dem Boden gehen mΓΆchte. Ich glaube nicht, dass die Knicks und Mikkel Bridges besonders hart genug gespielt haben. oder physisch genug gegen Tyrese Halliburton in der Serie. Ich denke, das sind die Dinge.
Er ist schwer zu schreien, weil er sich an Jalen Brunson verbindet. Und dann siehst du Mikkel Bridges Halliburton spielen mit einem 8-FuΓ-Kuschel und Halliburton kann wo auch immer er auf dem Boden gehen mΓΆchte. Ich glaube nicht, dass die Knicks und Mikkel Bridges besonders hart genug gespielt haben. oder physisch genug gegen Tyrese Halliburton in der Serie. Ich denke, das sind die Dinge.
Er ist schwer zu schreien, weil er sich an Jalen Brunson verbindet. Und dann siehst du Mikkel Bridges Halliburton spielen mit einem 8-FuΓ-Kuschel und Halliburton kann wo auch immer er auf dem Boden gehen mΓΆchte. Ich glaube nicht, dass die Knicks und Mikkel Bridges besonders hart genug gespielt haben. oder physisch genug gegen Tyrese Halliburton in der Serie. Ich denke, das sind die Dinge.
Und dann natΓΌrlich bleibt man auf dem Glas. Alle Basis sind das, was es sich umsetzt.
Und dann natΓΌrlich bleibt man auf dem Glas. Alle Basis sind das, was es sich umsetzt.
Und dann natΓΌrlich bleibt man auf dem Glas. Alle Basis sind das, was es sich umsetzt.
No, but it's true. I mean, like, come on. It's... Es ist die einfachste Sache im Spiel. Und du weiΓt, dass dieses Team sehr schnell spielen wird. Zum Beispiel, Rick Carlisle ist sicherlich geΓ€ndert. Aber ich habe das gestern Abend auf dem Fernseher gesagt, und ich glaube, das ist etwas, das ich seit langer Zeit glaube. Wie viel ein Team schafft,
No, but it's true. I mean, like, come on. It's... Es ist die einfachste Sache im Spiel. Und du weiΓt, dass dieses Team sehr schnell spielen wird. Zum Beispiel, Rick Carlisle ist sicherlich geΓ€ndert. Aber ich habe das gestern Abend auf dem Fernseher gesagt, und ich glaube, das ist etwas, das ich seit langer Zeit glaube. Wie viel ein Team schafft,
No, but it's true. I mean, like, come on. It's... Es ist die einfachste Sache im Spiel. Und du weiΓt, dass dieses Team sehr schnell spielen wird. Zum Beispiel, Rick Carlisle ist sicherlich geΓ€ndert. Aber ich habe das gestern Abend auf dem Fernseher gesagt, und ich glaube, das ist etwas, das ich seit langer Zeit glaube. Wie viel ein Team schafft,
ist wirklich nicht von dem Trainer und deiner Philosophie entscheidend. Es wird entscheidend sein, wer dein Punktkart ist. Tyrese Halliburton, du wirst rennen. Und der Grund, warum du rennen wirst, ist nicht nur, dass er den Ball schnell auf den Boden bekommt, das ist ein natΓΌrliches Ding von ihm, aber er wird den Ball an andere Leute vorlegen. Also werden andere Leute wollen rennen, weil...
ist wirklich nicht von dem Trainer und deiner Philosophie entscheidend. Es wird entscheidend sein, wer dein Punktkart ist. Tyrese Halliburton, du wirst rennen. Und der Grund, warum du rennen wirst, ist nicht nur, dass er den Ball schnell auf den Boden bekommt, das ist ein natΓΌrliches Ding von ihm, aber er wird den Ball an andere Leute vorlegen. Also werden andere Leute wollen rennen, weil...
ist wirklich nicht von dem Trainer und deiner Philosophie entscheidend. Es wird entscheidend sein, wer dein Punktkart ist. Tyrese Halliburton, du wirst rennen. Und der Grund, warum du rennen wirst, ist nicht nur, dass er den Ball schnell auf den Boden bekommt, das ist ein natΓΌrliches Ding von ihm, aber er wird den Ball an andere Leute vorlegen. Also werden andere Leute wollen rennen, weil...
Weil sie wissen, dass sie den Ball bekommen und eine Chance haben, den Ball zu schieΓen. Als ich da war, war es Jason Kidd, als ich in der Liga war. Jason Kidd, es war egal, welches Team er war. Das Team war am Rennen. Es war egal, wer sein Hauptcoach war. Das Team war am Rennen, weil Jason Kidd den Ball drΓΌcken wΓΌrde. Und wenn du vor ihm bist, wird er dir den Ball geben.
Weil sie wissen, dass sie den Ball bekommen und eine Chance haben, den Ball zu schieΓen. Als ich da war, war es Jason Kidd, als ich in der Liga war. Jason Kidd, es war egal, welches Team er war. Das Team war am Rennen. Es war egal, wer sein Hauptcoach war. Das Team war am Rennen, weil Jason Kidd den Ball drΓΌcken wΓΌrde. Und wenn du vor ihm bist, wird er dir den Ball geben.
Weil sie wissen, dass sie den Ball bekommen und eine Chance haben, den Ball zu schieΓen. Als ich da war, war es Jason Kidd, als ich in der Liga war. Jason Kidd, es war egal, welches Team er war. Das Team war am Rennen. Es war egal, wer sein Hauptcoach war. Das Team war am Rennen, weil Jason Kidd den Ball drΓΌcken wΓΌrde. Und wenn du vor ihm bist, wird er dir den Ball geben.
Die Jungs haben also hart gespielt. Wenn du einen Verteidiger hast, der den Ball schlagen wird und nicht vor dem Ball schieΓt, sind die Leute so, warum soll ich den Boden runterfahren? Ich kriege den Ball nicht. Und so wirst du ein Halbcourt-Team werden. Ich denke, Verteidiger entscheiden Tempo. Ich denke nicht, dass es einen Trainer gibt, der nicht runten will. I really don't.
Die Jungs haben also hart gespielt. Wenn du einen Verteidiger hast, der den Ball schlagen wird und nicht vor dem Ball schieΓt, sind die Leute so, warum soll ich den Boden runterfahren? Ich kriege den Ball nicht. Und so wirst du ein Halbcourt-Team werden. Ich denke, Verteidiger entscheiden Tempo. Ich denke nicht, dass es einen Trainer gibt, der nicht runten will. I really don't.
Die Jungs haben also hart gespielt. Wenn du einen Verteidiger hast, der den Ball schlagen wird und nicht vor dem Ball schieΓt, sind die Leute so, warum soll ich den Boden runterfahren? Ich kriege den Ball nicht. Und so wirst du ein Halbcourt-Team werden. Ich denke, Verteidiger entscheiden Tempo. Ich denke nicht, dass es einen Trainer gibt, der nicht runten will. I really don't.
I had Isaiah for a brief time in New Orleans and he is a great guy. He loves the game and everything else. I have no specific thoughts on his farting.
I had Isaiah for a brief time in New Orleans and he is a great guy. He loves the game and everything else. I have no specific thoughts on his farting.
I had Isaiah for a brief time in New Orleans and he is a great guy. He loves the game and everything else. I have no specific thoughts on his farting.
I think we all understand that our most efficient offense is going to be before the defense is set. But it's a matter of, do I have the person who can make that system work? Is he going to push the ball? Will he throw it ahead? Will he take care of the ball and make good decisions?
I think we all understand that our most efficient offense is going to be before the defense is set. But it's a matter of, do I have the person who can make that system work? Is he going to push the ball? Will he throw it ahead? Will he take care of the ball and make good decisions?
I think we all understand that our most efficient offense is going to be before the defense is set. But it's a matter of, do I have the person who can make that system work? Is he going to push the ball? Will he throw it ahead? Will he take care of the ball and make good decisions?
Well, we were talking the other night on the air, like, what was the most impressive thing about Halliburton's game four? To me, the most impressive thing was zero turnovers, and it's the thing that has impressed me the most about Halliburton throughout his career, is this is the guy who... Er kΓΌmmert sich um den Ball und nicht nur um den Ball.
Well, we were talking the other night on the air, like, what was the most impressive thing about Halliburton's game four? To me, the most impressive thing was zero turnovers, and it's the thing that has impressed me the most about Halliburton throughout his career, is this is the guy who... Er kΓΌmmert sich um den Ball und nicht nur um den Ball.
Well, we were talking the other night on the air, like, what was the most impressive thing about Halliburton's game four? To me, the most impressive thing was zero turnovers, and it's the thing that has impressed me the most about Halliburton throughout his career, is this is the guy who... Er kΓΌmmert sich um den Ball und nicht nur um den Ball.
Es ist kein Mann, der den Ball auf den Boden schlΓ€gt und den Pass von dem Punkt zum Wingen macht. Dieser Mann ist ein kreativer Passer, der auch den Ball schieΓt. Er hat eine hohe Anwendungsrate, schieΓt den Ball nicht um und macht schnelle Entscheidungen. Er ist kein balldominanter Mann.
Es ist kein Mann, der den Ball auf den Boden schlΓ€gt und den Pass von dem Punkt zum Wingen macht. Dieser Mann ist ein kreativer Passer, der auch den Ball schieΓt. Er hat eine hohe Anwendungsrate, schieΓt den Ball nicht um und macht schnelle Entscheidungen. Er ist kein balldominanter Mann.
Es ist kein Mann, der den Ball auf den Boden schlΓ€gt und den Pass von dem Punkt zum Wingen macht. Dieser Mann ist ein kreativer Passer, der auch den Ball schieΓt. Er hat eine hohe Anwendungsrate, schieΓt den Ball nicht um und macht schnelle Entscheidungen. Er ist kein balldominanter Mann.
Wenn man sich die Liga umschaut und sich die Spieler fragt, bin ich mir nicht sicher, ob es einen Mann gibt, mit dem irgendein Winger oder ein groΓer Mann in der Liga spielen wΓΌrde, der ein Point Guard ist, als Tyrese Halliburton.
Wenn man sich die Liga umschaut und sich die Spieler fragt, bin ich mir nicht sicher, ob es einen Mann gibt, mit dem irgendein Winger oder ein groΓer Mann in der Liga spielen wΓΌrde, der ein Point Guard ist, als Tyrese Halliburton.
Wenn man sich die Liga umschaut und sich die Spieler fragt, bin ich mir nicht sicher, ob es einen Mann gibt, mit dem irgendein Winger oder ein groΓer Mann in der Liga spielen wΓΌrde, der ein Point Guard ist, als Tyrese Halliburton.
You know, Dan, the thing that's really nice about coming on your show is that ist, dass man sich einfach immer mehr Wissen geben kann. Okay? Und dann immer noch dafΓΌr kritisiert wird. Das ist wirklich... Das ist wirklich angenehm.
You know, Dan, the thing that's really nice about coming on your show is that ist, dass man sich einfach immer mehr Wissen geben kann. Okay? Und dann immer noch dafΓΌr kritisiert wird. Das ist wirklich... Das ist wirklich angenehm.
You know, Dan, the thing that's really nice about coming on your show is that ist, dass man sich einfach immer mehr Wissen geben kann. Okay? Und dann immer noch dafΓΌr kritisiert wird. Das ist wirklich... Das ist wirklich angenehm.
Once, twice maybe.
Once, twice maybe.
Once, twice maybe.
Zero may be the answer. As soon as I saw it, everybody started talking about Kawhi's shot. Of course, coming from where I come from, I was thinking about Allen Houston against the Knicks. The ball bouncing up and going in. I said Don Nelson. What's that?
Zero may be the answer. As soon as I saw it, everybody started talking about Kawhi's shot. Of course, coming from where I come from, I was thinking about Allen Houston against the Knicks. The ball bouncing up and going in. I said Don Nelson. What's that?
Zero may be the answer. As soon as I saw it, everybody started talking about Kawhi's shot. Of course, coming from where I come from, I was thinking about Allen Houston against the Knicks. The ball bouncing up and going in. I said Don Nelson. What's that?
I mean, you weren't around in 1969, alright, my man? My man, oh shit.
I mean, you weren't around in 1969, alright, my man? My man, oh shit.
I mean, you weren't around in 1969, alright, my man? My man, oh shit.
Okay, that's a fair point actually because that would be a tough thing if you're anywhere near him on that flight.
Okay, that's a fair point actually because that would be a tough thing if you're anywhere near him on that flight.
Okay, that's a fair point actually because that would be a tough thing if you're anywhere near him on that flight.
You know, there's no way you were around in 69. I mean, I appreciate your knowledge of the history of the game, but you didn't see that shot.
You know, there's no way you were around in 69. I mean, I appreciate your knowledge of the history of the game, but you didn't see that shot.
You know, there's no way you were around in 69. I mean, I appreciate your knowledge of the history of the game, but you didn't see that shot.
Well, listen, Dan, I really appreciated looking at you today. It was fantastic.
Well, listen, Dan, I really appreciated looking at you today. It was fantastic.
Well, listen, Dan, I really appreciated looking at you today. It was fantastic.
Ich weiΓ, dass Isaiah eine sehr gute Person ist.
Ich weiΓ, dass Isaiah eine sehr gute Person ist.
Ich weiΓ, dass Isaiah eine sehr gute Person ist.
I'm headed to the bathroom.
I'm headed to the bathroom.
I'm headed to the bathroom.
Ich sage das nicht. Manchmal kriegt man einen, der sich ausdrΓΌckt. Aber wenn ich es fΓΌhle, dann gehe ich in die WΓ€lder.
Ich sage das nicht. Manchmal kriegt man einen, der sich ausdrΓΌckt. Aber wenn ich es fΓΌhle, dann gehe ich in die WΓ€lder.
Ich sage das nicht. Manchmal kriegt man einen, der sich ausdrΓΌckt. Aber wenn ich es fΓΌhle, dann gehe ich in die WΓ€lder.
Oh wait, I got one for you.
Oh wait, I got one for you.
Oh wait, I got one for you.
Das sind die letzten Spiele der TNP. Wir sind am Ende dieses Series aus dem NBA-Business gefahren. Ich musste mich irgendwo hinfinden. Es gibt nicht viele Dinge, ΓΌber die ich etwas weiΓ. Wenn du keine NBA-Spiele machst, bist du nicht sehr wertvoll. So it was out of necessity. I had to find somewhere else to go. And I was very lucky that Amazon is willing to give me another opportunity.
Das sind die letzten Spiele der TNP. Wir sind am Ende dieses Series aus dem NBA-Business gefahren. Ich musste mich irgendwo hinfinden. Es gibt nicht viele Dinge, ΓΌber die ich etwas weiΓ. Wenn du keine NBA-Spiele machst, bist du nicht sehr wertvoll. So it was out of necessity. I had to find somewhere else to go. And I was very lucky that Amazon is willing to give me another opportunity.
Das sind die letzten Spiele der TNP. Wir sind am Ende dieses Series aus dem NBA-Business gefahren. Ich musste mich irgendwo hinfinden. Es gibt nicht viele Dinge, ΓΌber die ich etwas weiΓ. Wenn du keine NBA-Spiele machst, bist du nicht sehr wertvoll. So it was out of necessity. I had to find somewhere else to go. And I was very lucky that Amazon is willing to give me another opportunity.
Ich wΓΌrde sagen, dass es eine 3-1-Serie ist. Ich werde nicht sagen, dass sie es verpasst hat, aber ich wΓΌrde sagen, dass sie es verpasst hat. Alle diese groΓen Spiele sind nahe. Sie sind in der Mitte, die Grenzen sind klein. Diese Dinge zΓ€hlen. Okay, es ist egal. Aber wenn wir weitergehen, denke ich, dass wir darΓΌber gesprochen haben, Indiana hat sich im Laufe des Jahres verbessert.
Ich wΓΌrde sagen, dass es eine 3-1-Serie ist. Ich werde nicht sagen, dass sie es verpasst hat, aber ich wΓΌrde sagen, dass sie es verpasst hat. Alle diese groΓen Spiele sind nahe. Sie sind in der Mitte, die Grenzen sind klein. Diese Dinge zΓ€hlen. Okay, es ist egal. Aber wenn wir weitergehen, denke ich, dass wir darΓΌber gesprochen haben, Indiana hat sich im Laufe des Jahres verbessert.
Ich wΓΌrde sagen, dass es eine 3-1-Serie ist. Ich werde nicht sagen, dass sie es verpasst hat, aber ich wΓΌrde sagen, dass sie es verpasst hat. Alle diese groΓen Spiele sind nahe. Sie sind in der Mitte, die Grenzen sind klein. Diese Dinge zΓ€hlen. Okay, es ist egal. Aber wenn wir weitergehen, denke ich, dass wir darΓΌber gesprochen haben, Indiana hat sich im Laufe des Jahres verbessert.
Und sicherlich seit Januar 1st waren sie ein Top-10-Defensiv-Team. Und wir haben darΓΌber gesprochen, ich denke, weil Tom Thibodeau dort der Trainer ist. Jeder spricht von den Knicks, als ob sie ein gutes Defensiv-Team wΓ€ren. Und ich denke, was die Leute nicht genug darΓΌber gesprochen haben, ist, wenn wir zurΓΌckgehen zu der letzten Saison gegen einander.
Und sicherlich seit Januar 1st waren sie ein Top-10-Defensiv-Team. Und wir haben darΓΌber gesprochen, ich denke, weil Tom Thibodeau dort der Trainer ist. Jeder spricht von den Knicks, als ob sie ein gutes Defensiv-Team wΓ€ren. Und ich denke, was die Leute nicht genug darΓΌber gesprochen haben, ist, wenn wir zurΓΌckgehen zu der letzten Saison gegen einander.
Und sicherlich seit Januar 1st waren sie ein Top-10-Defensiv-Team. Und wir haben darΓΌber gesprochen, ich denke, weil Tom Thibodeau dort der Trainer ist. Jeder spricht von den Knicks, als ob sie ein gutes Defensiv-Team wΓ€ren. Und ich denke, was die Leute nicht genug darΓΌber gesprochen haben, ist, wenn wir zurΓΌckgehen zu der letzten Saison gegen einander.
Diese zwei Teams kΓΆnnen nicht einander stoppen. Die dritte HΓ€lfte des Spiels war ein bisschen anders. New York konnte ein bisschen Defense spielen. Aber auΓer dem kann niemand in diesem Match-Up jemanden schΓΌtzen. Beide Teams schieΓen mit Willen. Es ist eine offensivere Serie. Also ja, sind sie Jalen Brunson und Karl-Anthony Towns explodieren?
Diese zwei Teams kΓΆnnen nicht einander stoppen. Die dritte HΓ€lfte des Spiels war ein bisschen anders. New York konnte ein bisschen Defense spielen. Aber auΓer dem kann niemand in diesem Match-Up jemanden schΓΌtzen. Beide Teams schieΓen mit Willen. Es ist eine offensivere Serie. Also ja, sind sie Jalen Brunson und Karl-Anthony Towns explodieren?
Diese zwei Teams kΓΆnnen nicht einander stoppen. Die dritte HΓ€lfte des Spiels war ein bisschen anders. New York konnte ein bisschen Defense spielen. Aber auΓer dem kann niemand in diesem Match-Up jemanden schΓΌtzen. Beide Teams schieΓen mit Willen. Es ist eine offensivere Serie. Also ja, sind sie Jalen Brunson und Karl-Anthony Towns explodieren?
New York verursacht Miles Turner und Karl-Anthony Towns. Und auch Jalen Brunson und Aaron Neesmith. Beide Teams verursachen Schwierigkeiten auf der anderen Seite. Aber es ist nicht so, als ob Indiana die Serie dominiert.
New York verursacht Miles Turner und Karl-Anthony Towns. Und auch Jalen Brunson und Aaron Neesmith. Beide Teams verursachen Schwierigkeiten auf der anderen Seite. Aber es ist nicht so, als ob Indiana die Serie dominiert.
New York verursacht Miles Turner und Karl-Anthony Towns. Und auch Jalen Brunson und Aaron Neesmith. Beide Teams verursachen Schwierigkeiten auf der anderen Seite. Aber es ist nicht so, als ob Indiana die Serie dominiert.
Listen, I think you always have to make the right play. What that is, what the right play is, may change from situation to situation. I don't think it's ever the right play for a guy to just say, hey, I gotta get a shot up. I don't care if they send three defenders. I'm gonna shoot a 22-foot fadeaway over three guys. I mean, that's not gonna work, percentage-wise.
Listen, I think you always have to make the right play. What that is, what the right play is, may change from situation to situation. I don't think it's ever the right play for a guy to just say, hey, I gotta get a shot up. I don't care if they send three defenders. I'm gonna shoot a 22-foot fadeaway over three guys. I mean, that's not gonna work, percentage-wise.
Listen, I think you always have to make the right play. What that is, what the right play is, may change from situation to situation. I don't think it's ever the right play for a guy to just say, hey, I gotta get a shot up. I don't care if they send three defenders. I'm gonna shoot a 22-foot fadeaway over three guys. I mean, that's not gonna work, percentage-wise.
I do think there are times where... Du kannst vielleicht das Problem ein bisschen stΓ€rker in bestimmten Situationen forcieren, weil die anderen Teilnehmer anstrengend sind. Es ist immer darum, den richtigen Spiel zu machen. Es ist nur so, dass das von Situation zu Situation verΓ€ndert wird. Ich dachte, letzte Nacht war er sicherlich sehr, sehr aggressiv. Ich glaube nicht, dass das die Antwort ist.
I do think there are times where... Du kannst vielleicht das Problem ein bisschen stΓ€rker in bestimmten Situationen forcieren, weil die anderen Teilnehmer anstrengend sind. Es ist immer darum, den richtigen Spiel zu machen. Es ist nur so, dass das von Situation zu Situation verΓ€ndert wird. Ich dachte, letzte Nacht war er sicherlich sehr, sehr aggressiv. Ich glaube nicht, dass das die Antwort ist.
I do think there are times where... Du kannst vielleicht das Problem ein bisschen stΓ€rker in bestimmten Situationen forcieren, weil die anderen Teilnehmer anstrengend sind. Es ist immer darum, den richtigen Spiel zu machen. Es ist nur so, dass das von Situation zu Situation verΓ€ndert wird. Ich dachte, letzte Nacht war er sicherlich sehr, sehr aggressiv. Ich glaube nicht, dass das die Antwort ist.
HΓΆr auf, Basketball ist ein Spiel der Entscheidungen. Und die besten Spieler machen die besten Entscheidungen. Ich habe das schon lange argumentiert. Die Leute denken, es geht nur um Athletik und FΓ€higkeiten. Und obwohl diese Dinge wichtig sind, Wenn man sich anschaut, die Jungs, die die besten und effizientesten Spieler sind, machen die besten Entscheidungen.
HΓΆr auf, Basketball ist ein Spiel der Entscheidungen. Und die besten Spieler machen die besten Entscheidungen. Ich habe das schon lange argumentiert. Die Leute denken, es geht nur um Athletik und FΓ€higkeiten. Und obwohl diese Dinge wichtig sind, Wenn man sich anschaut, die Jungs, die die besten und effizientesten Spieler sind, machen die besten Entscheidungen.
HΓΆr auf, Basketball ist ein Spiel der Entscheidungen. Und die besten Spieler machen die besten Entscheidungen. Ich habe das schon lange argumentiert. Die Leute denken, es geht nur um Athletik und FΓ€higkeiten. Und obwohl diese Dinge wichtig sind, Wenn man sich anschaut, die Jungs, die die besten und effizientesten Spieler sind, machen die besten Entscheidungen.
Das ist, warum ich dachte, und ich bin bias, ich weiΓ, ich habe ihn am Anfang seiner Karriere gecoacht, es ist eine der Dinge, die Dwayne Wade so groΓ gemacht hat, dass er die SchΓΌsse, die er konsistenter machen konnte, und er hat sie immer gemacht und er hat sich von den anderen Dingen entfernt. Er war ein groΓartiger Decision maker and really, really good down the stretch in games.
Das ist, warum ich dachte, und ich bin bias, ich weiΓ, ich habe ihn am Anfang seiner Karriere gecoacht, es ist eine der Dinge, die Dwayne Wade so groΓ gemacht hat, dass er die SchΓΌsse, die er konsistenter machen konnte, und er hat sie immer gemacht und er hat sich von den anderen Dingen entfernt. Er war ein groΓartiger Decision maker and really, really good down the stretch in games.
Das ist, warum ich dachte, und ich bin bias, ich weiΓ, ich habe ihn am Anfang seiner Karriere gecoacht, es ist eine der Dinge, die Dwayne Wade so groΓ gemacht hat, dass er die SchΓΌsse, die er konsistenter machen konnte, und er hat sie immer gemacht und er hat sich von den anderen Dingen entfernt. Er war ein groΓartiger Decision maker and really, really good down the stretch in games.
I've thought for a long time that he's the best closer that I've seen. You know, it's all about decisions. And I think if you go into a game and say, all right, tonight I've got to pass the ball or tonight I've got to shoot the ball a lot. No, you have to react to situations on the floor. And I think that Tyrese Halliburton in unserer Serie dachte nicht, dass er aggressiv genug war in Spiel 3.
I've thought for a long time that he's the best closer that I've seen. You know, it's all about decisions. And I think if you go into a game and say, all right, tonight I've got to pass the ball or tonight I've got to shoot the ball a lot. No, you have to react to situations on the floor. And I think that Tyrese Halliburton in unserer Serie dachte nicht, dass er aggressiv genug war in Spiel 3.
I've thought for a long time that he's the best closer that I've seen. You know, it's all about decisions. And I think if you go into a game and say, all right, tonight I've got to pass the ball or tonight I've got to shoot the ball a lot. No, you have to react to situations on the floor. And I think that Tyrese Halliburton in unserer Serie dachte nicht, dass er aggressiv genug war in Spiel 3.
Ich stimme dazu. Ich denke, man muss aggressiv sein, um zu spielen. Aber wenn der zweite Verteidiger kommt, muss man den Ball geben.
Ich stimme dazu. Ich denke, man muss aggressiv sein, um zu spielen. Aber wenn der zweite Verteidiger kommt, muss man den Ball geben.
Ich stimme dazu. Ich denke, man muss aggressiv sein, um zu spielen. Aber wenn der zweite Verteidiger kommt, muss man den Ball geben.
I will take the constructive criticism and try to take that out of what I am saying.
I will take the constructive criticism and try to take that out of what I am saying.
I will take the constructive criticism and try to take that out of what I am saying.
Well, listen, I've said all year... See, I used the listen again. I caught myself that time, though, because you brought it out to me. But I have said all year that Oklahoma City would win the championship. I just... Sie sind das dominante Team im ganzen Jahr. Ich glaube nicht, man kann nur die regelmΓ€Γige Saison verkaufen. Es ist ein 68-Winner-Team.
Well, listen, I've said all year... See, I used the listen again. I caught myself that time, though, because you brought it out to me. But I have said all year that Oklahoma City would win the championship. I just... Sie sind das dominante Team im ganzen Jahr. Ich glaube nicht, man kann nur die regelmΓ€Γige Saison verkaufen. Es ist ein 68-Winner-Team.
Well, listen, I've said all year... See, I used the listen again. I caught myself that time, though, because you brought it out to me. But I have said all year that Oklahoma City would win the championship. I just... Sie sind das dominante Team im ganzen Jahr. Ich glaube nicht, man kann nur die regelmΓ€Γige Saison verkaufen. Es ist ein 68-Winner-Team.
Und sie haben eine Antwort auf jedes Problem, das sich jeder stellt. Willst du groΓ werden? Willst du klein werden? Es ist egal. Sie haben alle Antworten auf dem Tisch. Mark Degnault macht einen tollen Job. Sie haben einen echten Star. I just, there's no one out there as good as they are. I do think they'll win it all, no matter who wins our series here.
Und sie haben eine Antwort auf jedes Problem, das sich jeder stellt. Willst du groΓ werden? Willst du klein werden? Es ist egal. Sie haben alle Antworten auf dem Tisch. Mark Degnault macht einen tollen Job. Sie haben einen echten Star. I just, there's no one out there as good as they are. I do think they'll win it all, no matter who wins our series here.
Und sie haben eine Antwort auf jedes Problem, das sich jeder stellt. Willst du groΓ werden? Willst du klein werden? Es ist egal. Sie haben alle Antworten auf dem Tisch. Mark Degnault macht einen tollen Job. Sie haben einen echten Star. I just, there's no one out there as good as they are. I do think they'll win it all, no matter who wins our series here.
But that doesn't mean that who wins this series doesn't matter.
But that doesn't mean that who wins this series doesn't matter.
But that doesn't mean that who wins this series doesn't matter.
Well, two things. I think, number one, health. I mean, you just, you can't,
Well, two things. I think, number one, health. I mean, you just, you can't,
Well, two things. I think, number one, health. I mean, you just, you can't,
Das ist die zweite Sache, die aufkommt. Was wird mit all diesen Kontrakten passieren? Sie wollen alle Max-Money. Du kannst sie nicht alle bezahlen. Die letzte Zeit, als Oklahoma City das durchgemacht hat, war in den Jahren von Durant, Harden, Westbrook und Serge Ibaka. Und sie haben mit James Harden gespielt. Es ist schwer. Du wirst nicht langfristig sein. all of these guys together.
Das ist die zweite Sache, die aufkommt. Was wird mit all diesen Kontrakten passieren? Sie wollen alle Max-Money. Du kannst sie nicht alle bezahlen. Die letzte Zeit, als Oklahoma City das durchgemacht hat, war in den Jahren von Durant, Harden, Westbrook und Serge Ibaka. Und sie haben mit James Harden gespielt. Es ist schwer. Du wirst nicht langfristig sein. all of these guys together.
Das ist die zweite Sache, die aufkommt. Was wird mit all diesen Kontrakten passieren? Sie wollen alle Max-Money. Du kannst sie nicht alle bezahlen. Die letzte Zeit, als Oklahoma City das durchgemacht hat, war in den Jahren von Durant, Harden, Westbrook und Serge Ibaka. Und sie haben mit James Harden gespielt. Es ist schwer. Du wirst nicht langfristig sein. all of these guys together.
And so you're going to have to make choices on who you have together and then who you use to supplement those core players with. It's not an easy thing. Amin would know more about this than most people. They haven't been in front offices at work. But this idea that we have this team and we're just going to keep them together for the next 10 years, that won't work financially.
And so you're going to have to make choices on who you have together and then who you use to supplement those core players with. It's not an easy thing. Amin would know more about this than most people. They haven't been in front offices at work. But this idea that we have this team and we're just going to keep them together for the next 10 years, that won't work financially.
And so you're going to have to make choices on who you have together and then who you use to supplement those core players with. It's not an easy thing. Amin would know more about this than most people. They haven't been in front offices at work. But this idea that we have this team and we're just going to keep them together for the next 10 years, that won't work financially.
So a lot of hard decisions are going to have to be made. Are you going to max out, you know, Shea Gildas, Alexander, Jalen Williams und Chet Holmgren, dann wirst du die gleiche Gruppe, die sie jetzt haben, nicht mehr haben. Das wird einfach nicht mΓΆglich sein.
So a lot of hard decisions are going to have to be made. Are you going to max out, you know, Shea Gildas, Alexander, Jalen Williams und Chet Holmgren, dann wirst du die gleiche Gruppe, die sie jetzt haben, nicht mehr haben. Das wird einfach nicht mΓΆglich sein.
So a lot of hard decisions are going to have to be made. Are you going to max out, you know, Shea Gildas, Alexander, Jalen Williams und Chet Holmgren, dann wirst du die gleiche Gruppe, die sie jetzt haben, nicht mehr haben. Das wird einfach nicht mΓΆglich sein.
All right, number three, your third best nugget of the week, Stan. There's only four teams in the league, all in the Western Conference, who are in the top ten in the league, both offensively and defensively. Oklahoma City's leading the way, first offensively and ninth defensively. And they're the only one of those four who's also in the top ten rebounding-wise.
All right, number three, your third best nugget of the week, Stan. There's only four teams in the league, all in the Western Conference, who are in the top ten in the league, both offensively and defensively. Oklahoma City's leading the way, first offensively and ninth defensively. And they're the only one of those four who's also in the top ten rebounding-wise.
And the other three are the Clippers, San Antonio, and Golden State, surprisingly.
And the other three are the Clippers, San Antonio, and Golden State, surprisingly.
Better than?
Better than?
Yeah, they're better because they've got a better approach, I think. Not that they were bad last year, but I think they've got a better, more consistent approach at the defensive end. Am I wrong?
Yeah, they're better because they've got a better approach, I think. Not that they were bad last year, but I think they've got a better, more consistent approach at the defensive end. Am I wrong?
Oh my gosh, yeah. Look, I think personally, if you had to vote right now, and it usually doesn't go to guys playing as well as he does, but I'd make him the most improved player in the league. I think he should be in the All-Star game. I think this guy's outstanding.
Oh my gosh, yeah. Look, I think personally, if you had to vote right now, and it usually doesn't go to guys playing as well as he does, but I'd make him the most improved player in the league. I think he should be in the All-Star game. I think this guy's outstanding.