re: How exactly do we get better on defense?

I don't think he's a top 10 coach. Overall, I think he is a mediocre head coach. I also think most of the coaches in the league are mediocre with some good things and some bad things. There are a handful of top flight coaches, but, for me, it's a lot more about players and support system within the organization.

Other than just being tired of him, I'm not sure why anyone is really upset with the way this team has grown under Gentry. Much of that is players being healthy and having time, so maybe not all the credit to him. But, over the past 3 years, I think he's been fine here. I don't think they need to keep him long term or anything. But it's not pitchfork time either

Some of the things I think Gentry does well:

- he understands space and how to create it on offense (Davis/Cousins stuff was awesome)
- he understands player strengths (see Zion post up article thread, putting Jrue off-ball)
- he gets his players to play for him
- he gives players and coaches autonomy, which can breed confidence

Some negatives:

- not sure how great he is at teaching his offensive scheme/ball+player movement
- too much trust of players (comments after Rockets game, some crazy shots/passes from guys at times)
- rotations can be spotty, but that's harder than I think most posters believe
- with that autonomy, there is less rigidity and clear expectations. It's a tradeoff
- fundamental belief in pace/pushing at all costs. I think it's more about tempo and being quick with actions even if it's not a quick shot. But I'm an anonymous message board poster, not a 30 year NBA coach
- in game coaching can be spotty. That happens with just about every coach