Eric Spo

[SPTO]

Re: Eric Spo

Id i had to put a percentage on it i would go lebron 40% spo 30% of the blame. The rest going to the mavs.

So you're giving 70% of the blame on the Heat? C'mon, give the Mavs a little more credit here!

I'd go 60/40 Heat problems vs Mavs.

[Drewski]

yeah people mentioned his low +/-, but he was dogging it

Wade at PG was bad at the time he tried it because of the sitation

and all he did was come down, lose the ball, jack up a bad 3, or take a lofty shot that wasnt going in... non PG like at all

Bad at the time definitely but that's more on Wade than him playing pg. I know the importance of a pg setting up the offense and keeping the boat steady but the Heats personnel simply doesn't allow for that rudimentary aspect of the offense to be included.

But this is about Spo not Wade or Bron. Spoelstra didn't get the most out of his guys one way or the other and it will be a topic of discussion until Spo gets them a title, or he gets replaced. I think he has a great mind for the game and will be successful for a long time, but it might not be with Miami. I think that is an indictment on the players, not Spo.

Sent from the free throw line

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Re: Eric Spo

What was the perception of him last year?

[LingeringRegime]

Re: Eric Spo

Is this thread for possible replacements as well?

Phil Jackson? Since there's gonna be a lockout, Jackson will get an extended rest before jumping back in.

Lol

Wow, I could just imagine that.

But, that is exactly what they need. A veteran coach that would demand their respect. A former video guy isn't going to do that.

[Drewski]

Re: Eric Spo

Wow, I could just imagine that.

But, that is exactly what they need. A veteran coach that would demand their respect. A former video guy isn't going to do that.

So what about that Adelman fella?

[videobastard]

Re: Eric Spo

So you're giving 70% of the blame on the Heat? C'mon, give the Mavs a little more credit here!

I'd go 60/40 Heat problems vs Mavs.

Im leaning more to 30% for mavs. I have never seen anything like the disappearance of a superstar in a nba finals 4th quarter like this one before. It has a twilight zone feel to it. You add that with the poor coaching from spo and its overwhelming.

The mavs caught stride at games 5 and 6. Which is their offense came around to the norm. Dirk was the only one playing effectively for the mavs games 1 through 4. The heat were able to win or choke games away 1 through 4.

[jeebs9]

Re: Eric Spo

Id rather this topic be on him alone and what you think of his job whether he'll be there next year or not

I say no


Anybody wonder why James Jones never got a chance to play?

James Jones hurt his back during the Celtics series. Hasn't been the same since.

[SPTO]

Re: Eric Spo

So what about that Adelman fella?

Adelman would be burned out halfway through the season. I can't see him working well with Lebron.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Eric Spo

if Phil Jackson signed on I would literallly get a mWo shirt made..,.

im laughing just thinking about it

[Pete1210]

Re: Eric Spo

Riley should step up if he has the energy and will to coach again.

I just don't like Spoelstra. I can't stand listening to the guy when they have him miced up or during in game and post game interviews.

[LingeringRegime]

Re: Eric Spo

So what about that Adelman fella?

He would be great as well. Hell, even Larry Brown at this point.

[Weeks]

Re: Eric Spo

He's probably done.

If I'm Miami, I would look towards Riles or Adleman.

[jeebs9]

Re: Eric Spo

Why are we looking to fire Erik Spo?.....

[Drewski]

Re: Eric Spo

Why are we looking to fire Erik Spo?.....

Not I, I think Spoelstra has a very bright future ahead of him. Everything I've ever heard about him is that he works extremely hard, dissects film, and puts in the effort that needs to be there. Seems to be a very prepared guy who just needs more experience for his voice to be heard stronger. I think Spo did a great job working with three great pieces, and then rags beyond that. I don't think anyone can blame Spoelstra for Lebron biting more nails and standing around than field goals attempted.

Basic things in their offense need to change. Starting with initiating the offense with Bosh at the Elbow. Utilizing the pick and roll with LeWade. Finding a sure fire way for Lebron to score in more than ISO situations. Finding a solution to their lack of PG fluidity.

Their D was pretty strong throughout the post season, eventually Dallas was going to bust em though. Game 6 they didn't seem to get to their usual defensive spots, and they were pretty lucky that Dirk couldnt hit some of the best looks he had all series.

[coogrfan]

Re: Eric Spo

I'm fairly certain Spoelstra didn't go to LeBron at any point in the series and tell him that he should just stand around and watch during the 4th qtr.

The notion that coaching had anything to do with Miami's demise in the Finals is asinine. They lost because James, the self-annointed "Chosen One", came up smaller on the big stage than any other superstar in league history. Any attempt to place the blame anywhere else is mere excuse making.