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Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

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  • #31
    Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

    Originally posted by pacergod2 View Post
    I would have thanked your post, but didn't due to the bolded part. Uncalled for even if I agree with you.
    I don't see what was so horrible about what he said? He didn't call him stupid, or an idiot or anything. He was just saying he didn't understand why the other guy didn't understand. Nothing harsh, uncalled for, or aggressive.

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    • #32
      Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

      Originally posted by Mad-Mad-Mario View Post
      I only put that part because this is the third time in three different topics where he has tried to pretend that Vogel had the same exact situation as other teams. I wouldn't have put that if it was the first time I was making the argument. But the third time, I am going to ask why he is just ignoring the points and continue to try to hold Vogel to an unfair standard.
      I'm not sure what other two times you're talking about lol, but EVERYBODY had to deal with the lockout. That's just a fact. No Vogel prob didn't have enough time to fully implement what he wanted offensively or defensively, but neither did any other coach.

      I'm not trying to hold him to an omposs standard as I think he's a good coach, I just think some over state the fact that it was a lockout shortened season and we added a few new players. No it's not the SAME EXACT situation as other coaches and other teams, but different coaches have different issues to deal with.

      Van Gundy (whom I hate) had to deal with Dwight drama, Thibidoeau had to deal with injuries, etc. Vogel had to deal with trying to add new pieces on the fly, but that's his job as the head coach. He did a very good job, but I'm just not buying the lockout as an excuse for anything because everyone went through it.

      And again, I think Vogel is good. Has as much to do with the change in our culture as anybody. It'll be interesting what he can do with a full training camp.
      Last edited by Ace E.Anderson; 09-29-2012, 12:53 AM.

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      • #33
        Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

        Originally posted by Ace E.Anderson View Post
        I'm not sure what other two times you're talking about lol, but EVERYBODY had to deal with the lockout. That's just a fact. No Vogel prob didn't have enough time to fully implement what he wanted offensively or defensively, but neither did any other coach.

        I'm not trying to hold him to an omposs standard as I think he's a good coach, I just think some over state the fact that it was a lockout shortened season and we added a few new players. No it's not the SAME EXACT situation as other coaches and other teams, but different coaches have different issues to deal with.

        Van Gundy (whom I hate) had to deal with Dwight drama, Thibidoeau had to deal with injuries, etc. Vogel had to deal with trying to add new pieces on the fly, but that's his job as the head coach. He did a very good job, but I'm just not buying the lockout as an excuse for anything because everyone went through it.

        Lol whys that part hard for you to understand
        No offense here. But if you honestly think that a first year head coach isnt significantly worse off losing training camp than a second year coach, then you need to get your head examined. Other coaches didnt need training camp to get their systems in place because they had them in place from the year before. Thats just common sense. The Bulls, Heat, Celtics, Thunder and Spurs could just go with last years system. Vogel couldnt do that. He was in a drastically worse position with 2 new starters. Thats also something that none of those teams had to deal with IIRC
        Last edited by Mad-Mad-Mario; 09-29-2012, 01:01 AM. Reason: iPhone is crappy for PD

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        • #34
          Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

          I would just let the starters figure out a way to score and with the size advantage most of them have, I think they will do fine during large parts of the game.
          If they struggle, Augustin can be of great help for our offense as the sixth man.
          It will be like a reward: hey man, u focused first on defense and then tried so hard to create offense on your own, I'll make it more easy for you, catch it and score...

          To finish games, DJ is probably our best option to create offense, but who could Frank substitute him in for?
          Hill is too good in the clutch and a very good defender. Paul is our best defender and can be a good scorer. Danny can shoot. West is clutch but not a great rebounder or rim protector. Hibbert is a good rebounder and great rim protector, but a bit slow to keep up in crunch time.

          Mahinmi perhaps. He isn't as good overall as our starters, but he can rebound, protect the rim and is useful on the perimeter to set screens and defend them.
          And scoring in the post is much more difficult late in games.

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          • #35
            Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

            The best combination we could possibly get is,

            PG: DJ
            SG George

            Backup SG: Hill
            Backup PG: Stevenson

            DJ is a great facilitator we utilize him to the best of his ability at starting PG. Makes sense to start George over Hill to.

            Stevenson will be givin a chance a backup PG. If Augustin doesn't start then we have 3 PG's.

            Hill can spark the bench at backup SG.

            Unless we resign Barbosa then that's are best rotation.
            Last edited by PacersForever; 10-02-2012, 06:09 AM.

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            • #36
              Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

              Originally posted by Mad-Mad-Mario View Post
              No offense here. But if you honestly think that a first year head coach isnt significantly worse off losing training camp than a second year coach, then you need to get your head examined. Other coaches didnt need training camp to get their systems in place because they had them in place from the year before. Thats just common sense. The Bulls, Heat, Celtics, Thunder and Spurs could just go with last years system. Vogel couldnt do that. He was in a drastically worse position with 2 new starters. Thats also something that none of those teams had to deal with IIRC
              Well you're half right, a first year coach maybe, but Vogel had coached our team for half a season and a playoff series the season prior, not to mention he was an assistant to JOB as well, so it's not like he had ZERO familiarity with most of the players on our roster and vice versa. Yes we had to implement West and Hill on the fly, but again any team that added players to their team had the same issue.

              Was he in an ideal situation? No. But calling it drastically worse than any other coaching situation is kind of drastic. As I said before, Vogel is a good coach and it'll be interesting if we'll see drastic changes within our play book after a full training camp.

              There's no point in debating because you've already made this bigger than it is, and have misconstrued my words. We just disagree and that's now twice you've tried to say something offensive. You've made your point, I've made mine. Move on...

              Now excuse me as I get my head examined

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              • #37
                Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                Originally posted by PacersForever View Post
                The best combination we could possibly get is,

                PG: DJ
                SG George

                Backup SG: Hill
                Backup PG: Stevenson

                DJ is a great facilitator we utilize to the best of his ability at starting PG. Makes sense to start George over Hill to.

                Stevenson will be givin a chance a backup PG. If Augustin doesn't start then we have 3 PG's.

                Hill can spark the bench at backup SG.

                Unless we resign Barbosa then that's are best rotation.
                That's a fine scenario throughout the game. But the real question comes down the stretch. Who plays then? I can't see Hill sitting.
                "Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." —Kevin Pritchard press conference

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                • #38
                  Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                  Originally posted by Ace E.Anderson View Post
                  Well you're half right, a first year coach maybe, but Vogel had coached our team for half a season and a playoff series the season prior, not to mention he was an assistant to JOB as well, so it's not like he had ZERO familiarity with most of the players on our roster and vice versa. Yes we had to implement West and Hill on the fly, but again any team that added players to their team had the same issue.
                  I disagree. The half season Vogel coached was spent simplifying the offense greatly over what JOB had in place, which gives very little basis for an offensive system that would be available to run without a training camp. In fact, I would propose that the simplified offense that carried over is exactly why we were easy to defend in far too many cases.

                  While I assign a little more weight to the system this year than Mario does in terms of determining Vogel's future, in my case I want to see a system that has more depth to it even if it takes a while for the players to get into it. It will be extremely important to separate execution of a well-planned system (which would be on the players to a certain extent) from lack of a system (which would be on Vogel).
                  BillS

                  A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
                  Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...

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                  • #39
                    Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                    Originally posted by BillS View Post
                    I disagree. The half season Vogel coached was spent simplifying the offense greatly over what JOB had in place, which gives very little basis for an offensive system that would be available to run without a training camp. In fact, I would propose that the simplified offense that carried over is exactly why we were easy to defend in far too many cases.

                    While I assign a little more weight to the system this year than Mario does in terms of determining Vogel's future, in my case I want to see a system that has more depth to it even if it takes a while for the players to get into it. It will be extremely important to separate execution of a well-planned system (which would be on the players to a certain extent) from lack of a system (which would be on Vogel).
                    If you read the story from the Indy Star this morning, Vogel touched on the ability to implement more schemes both offensively and defensively this season. I essentially agree--we were very predictable offensively last year. It will certainly be interesting to see how much more complex and we will be able to be offensively this season.

                    I guess the point I was trying to make is that I believe that this is the year we find out what Vogel is. We shouldn't pretend this is his first year, and completely discount what he's done in his first two years here, both positive and negative. If we are somehow still very predictable offensively, a lot of that falls on the head coach's shoulders. The fact that last season was a lockout shortened season shouldn't change that fact..in my eyes.

                    Now I'm not saying if we don't win 50 games, we should can the guy. In fact if we got off to a bit of a slow start because we are attempting to make sure we run every set to a T, then I wouldn't complain at all. All I'm looking for is improvement and a system that we can hang our hat on--especially offensively; because with this group of players we will have to rely on execution and strategy to take out other teams with superior talent.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                      I think people forget that Vogel is essentially a "second-year" player. He's still very young and inexperienced as a head coach, so you have to allow for growth on his part, also.
                      There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                        Originally posted by Kid Minneapolis View Post
                        I think people forget that Vogel is essentially a "second-year" player. He's still very young and inexperienced as a head coach, so you have to allow for growth on his part, also.
                        How many second year players get tossed under the bus if they don't make improvement that year?

                        I am in favor of Vogel having his option picked up ASAP, which means no matter what happens this year he will have next year as well. However, that doesn't mean I don't think he should show something this year before he gets a contract extension.
                        BillS

                        A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
                        Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...

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                        • #42
                          Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                          They only get tossed under the bus by fans, and generally illogically, so that point isn't very valid. Fans are idiots.

                          Who would give up on Paul George now, he has two years under his belt. Exact same amount of time for Vogel. Of course we expect improvement from them. But if Paul George only improves 10% this year, are you going to throw him away?

                          I already think Vogel is very very good, especialy considering how little experience and age that guy carries with him. I also think he's going to get better every year. We've done what we have these past 2 seasons despite absorbing some of Vogel's learning curve --- imagine how good we'll be once the guy starts to really figure it out. Man, that sounds familiar...
                          Last edited by Kid Minneapolis; 10-01-2012, 12:26 PM.
                          There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

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                          • #43
                            Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                            There are three aspects that make up a great general, their motivational skills, their strategic skills, and their ability to spot talent. I would say motivation is the most important, followed closely by spotting talent, and then strategic. Vogel has proven he is a great motivator, and most people believe he has the best assistant coach in the league. He just needs to prove he can be a strategist also, or at the very least is willing to use the talent he has collected around him to make up for his short comings.

                            I would say he is 70% of his way to being a great coach. If he can show he can be a strategist also we may have a franchise coach on our hands. If not, he will never be anything more than an average coach.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                              Originally posted by Eleazar View Post
                              There are three aspects that make up a great general, their motivational skills, their strategic skills, and their ability to spot talent. I would say motivation is the most important, followed closely by spotting talent, and then strategic. Vogel has proven he is a great motivator, and most people believe he has the best assistant coach in the league. He just needs to prove he can be a strategist also, or at the very least is willing to use the talent he has collected around him to make up for his short comings.

                              I would say he is 70% of his way to being a great coach. If he can show he can be a strategist also we may have a franchise coach on our hands. If not, he will never be anything more than an average coach.
                              Absolutely right, and strategy is usually earned with experience. We're talking a guy who has been a head coach for barely 2 years. Period. He wasn't a head coach on any level and found himself HC of an NBA team at the age of 37. Of course his strategy is likely going to be his worst skill. He seems smart enough and has the guys around him to nurture that skill, I have full faith that he will.
                              There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Our two starting guards and offensive firepower

                                One of the best strategic decisions he ever made was to immediately ditch all of JOB's weird strategies.
                                "Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." —Kevin Pritchard press conference

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