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re: Down 30 in the 4th..
Posted on 2/3/13 at 11:18 am to fightingtiger2335
Posted on 2/3/13 at 11:18 am to fightingtiger2335
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This team refuses to play defense now.
The last time this happened they had to bring in Dominic McGuire to shame guys into playing hard again. Monty's coaching can only go so far. This team lacks leadership which was the main reason I was sad to see Jack go. One thing that is a little concerning for the future is who is this team's leader? Not it's best player, but it's Alpha dog that gets everyone in line. It's best 3 players are really not well suited to being the vocal leaders, they are too laid back. I suppose that guy could be Rivers if he ever gets his game together.
Posted on 2/3/13 at 12:07 pm to TigerinATL
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This team lacks leadership which was the main reason I was sad to see Jack go
Great point. You could say the same thing about Landry leaving as well. Someone needs to step up and be a leader of this team. The question is who will that be? Rivers and Davis are too young. Gordon just isn't that type of player. Seems like it needs to be Vasquez or Anderson. But we are definitely lacking leadership right now.
Posted on 2/3/13 at 12:10 pm to TigerinATL
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One thing that is a little concerning for the future is who is this team's leader? Not it's best player, but it's Alpha dog that gets everyone in line.
That is a tough question. Davis is too young, but is obviously the future of the team. Vasquez is a great choice. He took the hard road and has exceeded all expectations. That is something that a lot of players will respect.
Posted on 2/3/13 at 12:18 pm to TigerinATL
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This team refuses to play defense now.The last time this happened they had to bring in Dominic McGuire to shame guys into playing hard again.
Team has always been poor on defense this season. Last night was terrible. But the defense has been terrible all year. The difference was the offense took a plane to New Orleans instead of Minnesota.
They are young and defense is more about preparation and experience at this level. Poring over scouting reports, knowing where help will be, not ball watching, etc. One mistake and the possesion is over.
They are bad, but such a young team was always going to be bad at those things. Kevin Durant is just now becoming a dominant defensive player. It takes time.
Matt Moore has a great article with Iguodala this week talking defense.
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