Comments on: How Should the Game Be Played?

By: Luigi

Luigi — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:50:05 +0000

mine would be simple. i play like i do in NBA 2k8

Lockdown D + Run n Gun.

so basically. my team would start out playing D. n when we get a steal or somethin a player on my team should run down court 4 an easy layup as 4 a Halfcourt Game. wait patiently for the open shot if not drive the lane n hope u get fouled or your big man rebounds. oh n cuts n screens. dont 4get that.

oh n D-Fense n Threes are a MUST in my systems my lineup in the NBA or College would be like this

PG. Score/Assist [CP3]
SG. 3pt shooter/Versitile dunker [Nick Young]
SF. Dunker/3pt shooter [J-Smoove (yes he can make a few)]
PF. Player that compliments the C/Rebounder n Finisher/Shooter [Jamison]
C. Player that compliments the PF/Rebounder/Finisher/Post-D! [D-12]

that would be a good team if it could happen i mean my team needs shooters on the wing who can dunk and 2 post players who can shoot from 3 n midrange that can rebound.

the 1st 3 are solid defenders n J-Smoove is the best defender[duhhh!] n the last 2 compliment each other well. Jamison can shoot the rock. n is a scorer while Dwight is a banger inside n posterizes ppl not alone play D n let Twan do his thing on D.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:07:55 +0000

With me, it is defense first. Everyone is accountable for their own man, and when you play D, you give 100%. Man to man, pressuring the ball all the time.

Only exceptions is 1) when up against an incredible big man. Then go into 2-3 or 3-2 zone. 2) If I know the other team’s ballhandlers will have trouble beating a press.

Offense is flowing, it doesn’t need to be half court or have a lot of set plays. Basically, push the ball up the court fast, take the first open shot. I require all the players to be doing something – nobody gets to stand around. If you don’t have the ball, get open or set a screen for the guy who does.

I don’t like over-complicated offenses with tons of set plays. It isn’t fun to play like that and a slow, halfcourt game is bland, boring and requires the opposition defense to do much less than if my team was running.

By: Mugen

Mugen — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:33:37 +0000

How should the game be played? What kind of dumbass question is that?

only one way, play to win.

it’s like asking, how the ball should be dribbled.

By: Jose

Jose — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:50:56 +0000

I would put more emphasis on defense. If you look at the nba, most teams that have won championships are defensive minded teams. I would however would like my team to run when they get the chance. I would teach my team if ever to be selective when they run. It would be best if a team would stick to the game plan of the coach but i wouldn’t mind if the players have suggestions like Isiah Thomas who spoke his mind.

I think the game should be played in a variety of ways. It would be fun to see different kinds of strategies in the NBA. It would be boring if all teams were defensive (think Cavs vs Spurs in the NBA finals 2 years ago) or offensive minded (All Star Games of late).

By: the mamba

the mamba — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:37:16 +0000

I most def would push the tempo. There are exceptions but few. If I had yao ming I would run the ball through him in a half court set all day. I think fisher, kobe, odom, gasol, and bynum will kill in a half court set all day 2.

As far as me being a coach or a gm. I would love to run my offense through a tall point gaurd or point foward that can create and cause match up problems. Shooters on the wings that that run and have confidence to shoot in transit and with good size. althletic bigs that love to rebound and run the floor. Have the pg off and running cross the court on every rebound, push the rock and give players the green light to take a shot if they got one.

Guys I would like to see run point for me

Lamar odom
Darius miles
Shaun livingston
Kobe
Lebron
Tmac

By: doc

doc — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:17:39 +0000

Pressing after makes.

By: sans

sans — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:36:27 +0000

Personally, I always preach positioning and hustle. Getting gritty on the court. Beating people to the spot, both defensively and offensively, establishing yourself in a manner to exploit and control your opponents. I think offensively you really have to rely on your personnel: you got a big guy that you can dump it down to, do that, run High/Low and various means of pick and rolls all day. You got a point that create for himself and others, just keep feeding him cutters and screens all day. Attack the basket, get to the free throw line, and be respectful to the refs regardless of the call. As an official, I won’t say that refs become prejudiced against mouthy players, but they are definitely aware of them at all times, pretty much waiting for a reason to T them up. Same goes for dirty payers.

It’s all about playing to your strengths and getting you kids to work out there, relying on the fundamentals of the game. But I like what everyone said about being versatile, like the spurs and play in many styles depending on your opponent. You have any opponent that like to grind it out, then you have to speed it up to take them out of there rhythm, frustrate them.

I like Larry Brown because his teams are always disciplined (not including the Knicks). Same for Pat Riley. I think thats the key to successful basketball.

By: Brown

Brown — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:42:41 +0000

You need to have interior defense and rebounding. If you don’t have that, it doesn’t matter what style you play, you’re gonna get beat more often than not. Some coaches/GMs don’t understand this, and you can see how their teams have faired (i.e. Phoenix pre-Shaq, Golden State, Toronto, New York, etc.).

Coaching pros is a lot different than college, high school or little league, but I believe you should teach amateurs how professionals succeed at basketball. Look at the past 20-30 (or more) NBA champs, they could all play tough in the post.

I know this sounds cliche, but I’d coach them to play the right way, and that’s not cuz Larry and I share the same last name. Basically, if you don’t have the right personnel, it won’t matter how you coach.

I’d preach defense first, then use the talents you have to find the best offense suited to your personnel. Versatility to play up-tempo and half-court offense is ideal, like someone mentioned earlier.

By: karizmatic

karizmatic — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:44:40 +0000

My bad Austin I mispelled your name my mind is gone…4 hours of sleep after watching Dark Knight last night lol.

By: karizmatic

karizmatic — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:38:34 +0000

Ashton, college is a different game an I’m more interested in the pros, but if I could recruit players, I’d want a strong post up center of power forward to command a double in the post. Who ever wasn’t the go to post man would have to be able to knock down a 10-15 ft jumper and rebound. On the perimeter my 3 should be able to shoot the three and play Defense ala James Posey. My two would ideally be a slasher. And my 1 doesn’t necessarily have to be the best I like big point guards maybe a 6’4 or 6’5 guy who can shoot. OJ Mayo type maybe? I’d also discourage flopping…that’s some bull, get in defensive position and hold your position if the guy runs you over that’s an honest charge but don’t invent a charge. I’m not with that. Although you got some players that are going to do it…and if they get the calls can I really be against it? If Manu was on my team he’s gonna do what he does…same for D-fish, but I don’t think I’d appreciate guys like Shaq floppinng (which he does these days) block a shot or something I’d rather see you get a hack trying to block a shot than get a blocking foul trying to flop and draw a charge. Matter of fact I’d rather you gamble on a steal and get a foul reaching in than try to draw a charge. I like aggressive attacking defense. So theoretically I’d discourage flopping, but in practice certain players are just really good at it. I hope the league finds a way to really get rid of it.