12-02-2019, 04:22 PM
(12-02-2019, 04:06 PM)Dahlsim Wrote:Agree that Carlisle is the epitome of the "be ready" coach in the regular season. Also in the playoffs, if he thinks the situation calls for it. We may or may not like it, but agree that it is honest to accept it as a legitimate philosophy.(12-01-2019, 11:07 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: assuming we ever settle into a 9 man regular season rotation...
There is an alternative NBA school of thought that would say rather than settle into a 9 man rotation while the other 6 guys stay glued to the bench except in case of injures, play 12 of your guys based on game to game matchups.
Carlisle over several years of Mavs coaching seemed to lean more in that direction with a "be ready" Mantra which means as a bench guy you might now play for a game or more then suddenly you'll be in the rotation for a game or more.
It always was a bit frustrating to watch when some bench guy like say a Salah Mejri and many others the last few years would come in and have a great game or two and then find himself CD DNP the next game or 2.
Not sure as you hint at that Carlisle is going to settle into a 9 man regular season rotation. For the playoffs though it seems likely.
Among other things, Rick has said he thinks this way is better to keep everyone engaged, and to experiment with lineups for purposes of the playoffs. While acknowledging that fixed rotations have advantages, too.