There are dynamic elements, starting with rookies, the bench, the rotation, the starting lineup, and the coaches, required for a successful team--any team--basketball, in this case. The Mavs are closer to that dynamic now than they have been in a long time.
Coaches must evaluate the "team" individually and collectively, and then be able to co-ordinate the entire team. This co-ordination should influence the team in daily life, the locker room--and on the court. This is a synergistic relationship yet with clearly defined roles.
Antagonistic coaching, without clearly defined solutions and the ability to succeed does not work--in my experience. In my experience this just teaches a team how to give up--individually and collectively. This is one reason why I quit team play and went mostly as a loner. Yeah...I gave up.
The reason I am mostly down on Jason Kidd started probably even before he was drafted by the Mavs and this is one of the most important qualities for any person of responsibility. And that is quality of character. Kidd has always skirted the edge of good character. How can he impart this quality to his team?
I admit I'm a hard ass about this. Probably stemming mostly from personal experience--on both sides of the line. Can a person change? Sure. But it's hard. And I'm not giving Kidd an inch until he earns it. He's probably on his last chance to earn it in basketball...
Coaches must evaluate the "team" individually and collectively, and then be able to co-ordinate the entire team. This co-ordination should influence the team in daily life, the locker room--and on the court. This is a synergistic relationship yet with clearly defined roles.
Antagonistic coaching, without clearly defined solutions and the ability to succeed does not work--in my experience. In my experience this just teaches a team how to give up--individually and collectively. This is one reason why I quit team play and went mostly as a loner. Yeah...I gave up.
The reason I am mostly down on Jason Kidd started probably even before he was drafted by the Mavs and this is one of the most important qualities for any person of responsibility. And that is quality of character. Kidd has always skirted the edge of good character. How can he impart this quality to his team?
I admit I'm a hard ass about this. Probably stemming mostly from personal experience--on both sides of the line. Can a person change? Sure. But it's hard. And I'm not giving Kidd an inch until he earns it. He's probably on his last chance to earn it in basketball...