Comments on: When Will NBA Coaches Learn?

By: ENEW

ENEW — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:10:21 +0000

Jed,

Well stated. I still have that sick feeling in my stomach. As both a Celtic fan and a coach I was in disbelief when that went down. This series should be over tonight and instead it is still in doubt. Beating the Bulls in OT after destroying them in game 3 would have broken their spirit. Instead they feel like they can win the series. The Celtics are tired, I am a bit concerned to say the least.

By: Eduardo

Eduardo — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:30:12 +0000

I’m not arguing whether they should’ve fouled him or not(but fyi it’s obviouuus they should’ve fouled Salmons…why do you guys say it’s a bitch move?Isn’t it the same thing when you start to foul guys on purpose to take them to the line when you are loosing?…I really don’t understand your point of view,it’s not coherent)

But I just decided to comment cuz I really disagree with this: “I think he is THE best at calling plays out of timeouts”
The BEST at calling plays out of TO is Greg Pop,no doubt, I’m not really a Spurs fan,but when it comes to crucial plays,that guy rocks man,for real.

By: weng santos

weng santos — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:25:54 +0000

Agree with number 7.

I’m a coach, and I wouldn’t foul too. I’ve seen that strategy backfire a couple of times in big games. Why not ask Ateneo how fouling when you have the lead turned out for them in the 06 UAAp Finals?

I’m all for playing the percentages, but not on this. I would rather teach my kids to defend every possesion like the game depended on it, as it’s supposed to be anyway.

I would rather an opponent take a contested, fade-away 25 footer under tine pressure than give him any sort of clean look at the basket, even from the line.

By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:50:14 +0000

It’s easy to say that in hindsight, but what would we talking about right now if they fouled Salmons, he hit the pair, then the Celts split a pair or missed both on the other end to open the door to a Bulls win in 1OT?

It was a tough ass shot by Gordon, but it went in, gotta live with that. The Celts were in the driver’s seat up by 3, why play like a chicken and have a free throw parade?

By: Dukesman2000

Dukesman2000 — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:17:52 +0000

For the life of me, I do not understand why coaches do not foul with seconds left, and they are up by three. I am yet to hear a valid explanation.

By: sxrs

sxrs — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:08:35 +0000

its simple, when you’re drawing up plays for a guy like ray allen or even paul pierce, your gonna have some succes no matter what.

By: A-Slam

A-Slam — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:45:56 +0000

i thought an even worse play was letting rondo take a jump shot at the end of the first ot, did doc take a page out of the special olympics basketball playbook?

By: sh!tfaced

sh!tfaced — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:36:18 +0000

Not a coach either, BTW…

By: sh!tfaced

sh!tfaced — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:34:03 +0000

Only foul if you have one to give, so you can force the other team to reset their offense while taking time off the clock. Boston’s next foul would send someone to the FT line and considering they didn’t have reliable big man to rebound in case the Bulls intentionally miss the 2nd FT, plus you have one of the best defenses in the L. Gordon just made a great shot with a hand in his face. You can’t ask any more than that.

By: MSkittle

MSkittle — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:27:10 +0000

The Jed,

You are a genius! I agree totally. Was thinking the same thing when watching the game.

Salmons even caught the ball in “foul me” position.