Quote:
Originally posted by Shooter
Coaching the NBA champs does mean very little IMO since it's more about babysitting than coaching (case in point: Phil Jackson), but Larry Brown is one of the best coaches in the world without a doubt. I don't think they could have picked a better coach for the U.S. team.
And this is coming from a Duke fan (Brown is a UNC guy).
|
Brown is no doubt has showed briliance and gives him a reason why he was herald to the thown to lead the US team, beating Lakers and Phil Jackson alone is a record setting feat in the history books.
However, take note that these players have their own individual talents that paved way for their multi-$$$ paychecks for their respective ball club.
It's a matter for a coach to discipline its players regardless of their fame and money. Remember that Brown gave up his career at Philadelphia for he can't win any championship even with Iverson in his lineup. Same case for Jackson for he is not in good terms with Kobe/Payton who doesn't know what team playing is all about.
the bottom line is, are these players coachable despite their individual skills and are ready to play a team game?
