Shem wrote:zzaj wrote:Yeesh. Billups exposed...can't get the team to run plays.
So it had NOTHING to do with a point guard that Billups was forced to play that had 2 career minutes coming into the Detroit game?
There were no play makers out there. Only Grant had the ability to score. Had Simons not got injured, the Blazers win that game. Honestly, do you really think Camara or Thybulle could help carry the scoring load? It's like people forget when it comes to role players that they get their buckets a lot of times because of the playmakers out there. Again, the problem was nobody was one.
By your argument Popovich has been exposed. Look at the Spurs record this year. Look at it last year. Maybe the Spurs should fire Popovich.
I made my feelings clear. The Blazers weren't going to win this game playing ISO ball with Grant. They may have won if there was a good team system in place to get role players good shots. Chauncey hasn't done that. He's relied on self creation by Grant and Simons the whole season. And it should come as no surprise given Brooks is on the bench with him...that guy is the KING of relying on player self creation.
I hope Simons' ankle isn't an issue for the remainder of the year, because having only one of Grant/Simons for any length of time will mean a lot of non-competitive losses based on Chauncey's game planning.
As for Pop? Comparing Chauncey and Pop is like comparing a Pinto and a Ferrari. And Pop isn't without issue. I'm not entirely sure he's the best coach for that team anymore. His approach with Wemby has been great...but not having a true table setter to start the season was an issue and got them off on the wrong foot.
