What does a “real offense” mean as opposed to a not real one? The Rockets have sets they get into. It may not be the most visually appealing or you or fans might not like it but it doesn’t mean they don’t run plays or have a structured offense. That’s why I don’t understand what many fans see out there. The coaching staff built the offense around their personnel. We don’t have guards that can get in the paint. We don’t have a point guard that gets people in sets or sets people up to score or execute a play as it’s designed. We have Durant to create and generate offense and we have Sengun as a secondary hub to score and make plays. 2 main guys to generate offense. Both have limitations and neither are quick on the dribble drive. We also have a third scorer who needs the ball in his hands to create and score or stationed in the paint or dunkers spot. What do you think any coach would do? How do you run a Kerr system when you have a guard that can’t shoot. How do you run that system when your pg can’t get in the paint off the dribble? How do you run split actions for your guards when your num 2 scorer is a big that needs to post or play top of the key to drive because he doesn’t have a long range shot or 3? If the Rockets want to do this then they need to trade Sengun and Thompson. The players dictate the offense. This is why we post the 2 stars and ISO them to get mismatches and make plays when doubled. We don’t have dynamic guards and we can’t play screen and roll. We don’t have that luxury. We have plays for Sheppard like flares and skip passes. We run horns actions and high screens for Amen. We ISO and post the stars. And we try get guards DHO’s off double drags. This is how we play. The personnel dictates the sets.
Don’t much care for the guy from what I’ve heard from him from afar. That said, would he help the Rockets win? If so, sign me up
I'm sorry but a primary action doesn't constitute an NBA offense in 2026. Yes they run things early but if that doesn't materialize right away, we go back to iso and everyone is standing around. It's not just about individual plays anymore it's about a system that keeps options open and people in motion. You can't just try to run a play and then if it doesn't work oh well just figure it out. There has to be a contingency. Teams with lesser talent squeeze more out of mediocre players by running multiple sets that confuse the defense. You don't need a play call for every action. The players need to know how and where to move for every reaction the defense takes. When they move to double Kevin Durant what does Amen thompson do? Is he supposed to just stand in the corner and be happy he's open because his man left to double? No he's supposed to cut baseline, the guy who was in the bunker spot flares up to get the ball at the elbow, and the guy who was on the wing is supposed to move to the corner. That but constant. With no need for anybody to tell them what to do or where to go. And no matter who you are, you should know that if you're slotted into that role you have to move a certain way. Then they need like multiple of those action types to rotate once the defense reacts. You can't just try running a play once then have no backup plan when it doesn't work how you want it to. Also, and the biggest point of my post, is that you need to adjust in game. If your sets aren't working, run different sets. Figure that out within the game. But all he really does is start calling people b****es.
How do you know they “just figure it out”? That’s what I don’t get from fans is the assumption that players are just left to figure it out or that there’s no principles and no teaching when plays break down. When plays break down players do figure it out in a way. They’re taught offensive principles and situations and they free flow based on what the defense dictates. Which is basically read and react. Or maybe they get into motion as you said. And Amen isn’t always just standing at the corner or players aren’t cutting. They read and they react. Sure they are stagnant at times but other times they aren’t. The problem I see is similar to what we saw with Harden. Players deferring to Sengun and Durant too much even when plays break down. This reminds me of Ariza and Tucker and Mboute who couldn’t dribble drive or pullup jumper. We don’t have players that can do that. Okogie and DFS are similar to Tucker this way. And Jabari has handling limitations and isn’t that shifty to get to the rim. Tari also has handling issues and doesn’t have a quick pull up either. Especially when the paint is packed or they’re playing zone or matchup zone these guys just defer to the big 2. Personnel issue
I mean we're kinda saying the same thing. When it breaks down, they let KD or Sengun handle it. That's the same as just figuring it out. Yes they're supposed to be reading and reacting but do you think guys like Tari have the bbiq to just read the defense by himself? The coaching staff has to teach them how to do that. We have a lot of young players on the team. Give them a system to follow so they don't have to figure it out themselves. You say they don't get stagnant that often but that's what I see in the 4th quarter of every single game. I guess we'll see tonight.
I’m saying they do get stagnant at times but the issue a lot of times is ability of the players and how this roster is constructed. I always said if Amen can shoot 3’s it’s game over for the league. Teams can’t handle Sengun and Durant one on one. How many times have you seen Amen open? They can’t guard 4 guys on the perimeter or when the ball rotates back out with 3-4 guys on the perimeter. Someone will be open whether its Amen, Sheppard or Jabari
I have some doubt as to whether Kerr will ever coach again. He might move into a front office role somewhere. How would we feel about firing Stone and replacing him with Kerr?
what does he know about being a GM? Him continuing to run the same offense despite not having the personnel should tell you something
I agree that roster construction is the team's biggest issue. I'd much rather replace Stone than Ime. He is not acting with the urgency required of a team with a 38 year old star. But at the same time, Ime does nothing to help elevate the mediocre talent like good coaches can. Nobody on this team plays any better than they should be. You put them anywhere in the league and they're just as productive. Look at the Heat; half their rotation is G league level but Spo squeezes every ounce of productivity out of them and makes it work. The Warriors had nobodies like Gui Santos and Pat Spencer putting in work for them. In the past they made Anthony Lamb, who looked like the worst NBA player I'd ever seen while he was here, serviceable. This is because having a system helps simplify the jobs of less talented players so they don't have to read anymore, just react.
He was a GM before, for the suns. He sucked. He’s always sucked at everything when he didn’t have Steph. Hell, since durant left (which is like 7 years ago) they have been irrelevant garbage all but 1 or 2 seasons.
He had a great system for that talent he had. That’s the credit I give him. He unlocked Steph and Thompson. But he is nothing without them. He forced that same system when they simply didn’t have the personnel.
Warriors reportedly grew tired of Steve Kerr’s political activism https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/warriors-steve-kerr-political-22223135.php
Who gives a crap about this stuff. If you don’t like it just ignore it. He’s a freakin basketball coach.
If you fire Stone, you must fire Udoka as well because Ime is the person influencing all the roster moves...just look at our roster, its a bunch of hard working wings who can play defense and can't shoot for **** Every time they ask Ime what the team can do better he always responds "we got punk" or "we not playing hard"...he never admits about getting more creative on the offensive execution because that's not his scheme or coaching aptitude.
Stagnant at times? Every single half court set is some rendition of dribble/pass around the 3 point line while weak ass Durant takes 10 seconds to free up an inch of space from his man to accept a pass 35 feet from the basket, run pick and roll to sengun/thompson at the top of the key The turnovers occur when Durant takes 5 seconds to make a decision once double teamed, and throws a CJ Stroud ball late. Or when Sengun or whoever receiving the pick and roll pass doesn’t attack downhill, tries to force feed inside or over dribbles. aside from that it’s basically chunk up a shot and hope it goes in or better yet hope it misses and an easy basket is had on the offensive rebound… or in sengun’s case, just toss it in the general direction of the basket and immediately start looking for the referees so you can complain about the non-foul call.
don't think Kerr is coaching again and based on his talent evaluation (Wiseman cough), i really don't want to entertain him as a GM.
