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Well i hope you're right about Bargnani because this is just getting ridiculous.
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enlightenment wrote: View PostCool! I should probably read a 'behind-the-scenes' basketball book to get a better idea of what actually goes on behind closed doors!!
Tell me, what kind showcasing happened?
The book can get boring at times.. but some of it was definitely interesting. Jordan came across as a big time prick. I felt really bad for Lebron after reading that book. If Jordan's prime years had occurred during the same social media boom we live in now, then he himself may have crumbled in the playoffs. I love the part of how he punched Will Purdue in the face after he set a strong screen that knocked Jordan down in practice and wondered why he couldn't do the same thing in a game.
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Remember, Casey has been pushing for BC to bring in vets. He clearly doesn't like playing rookies. There are tons of coaches like that. Can't say I agree with him playing Val and Ross so few minutes, but that's just how he operates.
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Craiger wrote: View PostI also don't think Casey is a puppet to BC. I think, for lack of a better term, he is a partner.
One of the reason's Casey was brought in was clearly because of his relationship with the Dallas team - and Andrea's theoretical doppleganger, Dirk Nowitzki. The idea was to 'hide' Andrea like he did Dirk. Casey thought, and still thinks, he can accomplish this. (and I'm not going to delve into how the level of offense, defense and rebounding between Dirk and Andrea are worlds apart).
When Casey signed with Toronto he made the Dirk/Andrea comparison. He's said Bargnani could be a star. He's said this team will only go as far as Andrea will take them. He put expectations on Bargnani (2 rebs a quarter + a few that fall in his lap...)
Now we hear him admit Andrea "is who he is", thrown those expectations out the window - and yet still it doesn't change how Bargnani is used.
Andrea is Dirk, even if its going to be a "poor man's Dirk"-lite. This was and is still part of his job description and Casey doesn't strike me as a guy who gives up easily or is willing to admit defeat. He will keep trying to find a way to make it work. Casey is a classic old school blue collar man from some lame made for TV movie. No changing their ways until they either hit rock bottom or someone (or something) else forces them to.
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Matt52 wrote: View PostThat is not what I meant or thought was implied.
I am referring to personnel decisions. McHale was pretty brutal. BC's results are very debatable - and they have been debated numerous times.
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RAPresenting wrote: View PostIs Casey a puppet and BC is pulling the strings?
With all the "pound the rock" nonsense I don't think so. Casey is playing who he wants, calling the shots and it's killed the Raps early.
One of the reason's Casey was brought in was clearly because of his relationship with the Dallas team - and Andrea's theoretical doppleganger, Dirk Nowitzki. The idea was to 'hide' Andrea like he did Dirk. Casey thought, and still thinks, he can accomplish this. (and I'm not going to delve into how the level of offense, defense and rebounding between Dirk and Andrea are worlds apart).
When Casey signed with Toronto he made the Dirk/Andrea comparison. He's said Bargnani could be a star. He's said this team will only go as far as Andrea will take them. He put expectations on Bargnani (2 rebs a quarter + a few that fall in his lap...)
Now we hear him admit Andrea "is who he is", thrown those expectations out the window - and yet still it doesn't change how Bargnani is used.
Andrea is Dirk, even if its going to be a "poor man's Dirk"-lite. This was and is still part of his job description and Casey doesn't strike me as a guy who gives up easily or is willing to admit defeat. He will keep trying to find a way to make it work. Casey is a classic old school blue collar man from some lame made for TV movie. No changing their ways until they either hit rock bottom or someone (or something) else forces them to.
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RAPresenting wrote: View PostInteresting theory and a valid argument could be made no doubt. Is Casey a puppet and BC is pulling the strings?
With all the "pound the rock" nonsense I don't think so. Casey is playing who he wants, calling the shots and it's killed the Raps early. The team has marketed the guy like crazy and seems to have as much control over his team as any coach I can remember in recent memory (Back to Kevin O'Neill days). He's getting what he's asked for through the draft and free agency but hasn't delivered. Casey talks about everyone having to get better players, coaches and himself. Well I hope he gets better soon because the hole they have dug is getting pretty deep.
It's early but tonight is a must win game IMO. They need to get this to start picking up some momentum.
I am referring to personnel decisions. McHale was pretty brutal. BC's results are very debatable - and they have been debated numerous times.
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planetmars wrote: View PostI read the "Jordan Rules" which was a behind the scenes coverage of the Bulls first championship season. And if that book is accurate, then showcasing does exist.
The problem however is that if we are showcasing the guys that are trade bait, then in my opinion it is way too early for that. Casey was playing Jose heavy minutes in the 4th at the start of the season. Amir was getting much more burn over JV and Bargnani was getting his usual minutes even though he was playing like crap. I don't see any evidence that this is showcasing, and just Casey playing what he considers his best assets more playing time, especially down the stretch.
Tell me, what kind showcasing happened?
I think the most probable of showcasing events include Lowry coming back so late from an ankle sprain. Jose has KILLED it since, and is the most likely to be traded.
Also the random disappearance of Ed from the rotation, and the reluctance to ever play Ross (though as a rookie its more understandable) is hard to reconcile.
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RAPresenting wrote: View PostIt's early but tonight is a must win game IMO. They need to get this to start picking up some momentum.
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Matt52 wrote: View PostAnother thing to remember about Casey is he was 20-20 and 8th seed when fired and in the 8th seed. His replacement, Wittman of current Wizard fame, finished the year 12-30.
The big issue in Minnesota for years was McHale as the GM. Maybe Casey has the same unfortunate twist of fate in TOR with BC?
With all the "pound the rock" nonsense I don't think so. Casey is playing who he wants, calling the shots and it's killed the Raps early. The team has marketed the guy like crazy and seems to have as much control over his team as any coach I can remember in recent memory (Back to Kevin O'Neill days). He's getting what he's asked for through the draft and free agency but hasn't delivered. Casey talks about everyone having to get better players, coaches and himself. Well I hope he gets better soon because the hole they have dug is getting pretty deep.
It's early but tonight is a must win game IMO. They need to get this to start picking up some momentum.
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akashsingh wrote: View Postthis is what we want to be true. One of the qualms against casey, when he coached minny was his retarded ass rotations.
The big issue in Minnesota for years was McHale as the GM. Maybe Casey has the same unfortunate twist of fate in TOR with BC?
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this is what we want to be true. One of the qualms against casey, when he coached minny was his retarded ass rotations.
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I read the "Jordan Rules" which was a behind the scenes coverage of the Bulls first championship season. And if that book is accurate, then showcasing does exist.
The problem however is that if we are showcasing the guys that are trade bait, then in my opinion it is way too early for that. Casey was playing Jose heavy minutes in the 4th at the start of the season. Amir was getting much more burn over JV and Bargnani was getting his usual minutes even though he was playing like crap. I don't see any evidence that this is showcasing, and just Casey playing what he considers his best assets more playing time, especially down the stretch.
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enlightenment wrote: View PostIs it possible that BC is encouraging playing time and rotations in order to heighten the trade value of Bargnani and Calderon?
It's very simple: Casey plays the guys he trusts. All coaches do.
Why is Calderon out there? Coaches trust him. He runs the offense. He makes shots. He doesn't turn the ball over. Yeah, defensively he's a liability but coaches figure they can cover for that.
Why is Bargnani out there? Cause, theoretically, he should be. Last night, Philly goes small - theoretically, Bargs should be out there as he can use his size and skill to exploit the matchup. Theoretically, it makes sense. Theoretically, Bargnani has always made sense.
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