Why the hell doesn't the entire league copy Kerr and Pop's system?

[stalkerforlife]

Constant movement. Constant screening. Constant cutting. Unselfish play.

How hard is it to realize that Pop and Kerr are running the best system with the best results possible?

[ScalsFan21]

Constant movement. Constant screening. Constant cutting. Unselfish play.

How hard is it to realize that Pop and Kerr are running the best system with the best results possible?

Starting to feel this way more and more. The only thing Bud (another Pop disciple) is missing is a superstar, but it is by far the best framework for a system in this NBA.

[Draz]

It's the players that are incompetent. You have superstars in some players, all-stars in others, and they can't come together as a whole. Those teams have been trained and raised ground up.

[navy]

Because it requires shooters and high iq players.

Spurs dont even run it anymore

[stalkerforlife]

Starting to feel this way more and more. The only thing Bud (another Pop disciple) is missing is a superstar, but it is by far the best framework for a system in this NBA.

It would maximize the potential of any team.

OKC is still running that same pick and roll/ISO BS over and over. Maybe Westbrook is incapable of playing in a high IQ system.

[PJR]

Hard to get guys to buy in. Certain star players still want their numbers, and want to play their way (Westbrook). High usage isolation is a way to get volume numbers, which many players still believe is what gets them paid, and helps achieves star status.


That's why is important to get the right players with the right mindset.

[stalkerforlife]

It's the players that are incompetent. You have superstars in some players, all-stars in others, and they can't come together as a whole. Those teams have been trained and raised ground up.

I would think constant moving, constant screening, and constant cutting would maximize the talents of any team...not just ones with a superstar player.

The Warriors certainly don't have a superstar player with Curry out and they're not missing a beat.

[Foster5k]

How hard is it to realize that Pop and Kerr are running the best system with the best results possible?

Um, those teams are stacked. Spurs are stacked and also the Warriors.

Not everyone can have a stacked team to run those systems.

[lilteapot]

Because it requires shooters and high iq players.

Spurs dont even run it anymore

They absolutely do run it, but you are right.

For that system to work, you need to have a pre-existing culture of unselfishness and a winning mentality, good coaching, shooters and players that understand the game at a high level.

[Young X]

Because you need the personnel for it. Not every team has multiple playmakers and high IQ guys at every position.

[stalkerforlife]

Because it requires shooters and high iq players.

Spurs dont even run it anymore

Cutting, screening, and movement requires any player that is willing. And a coach that enforces it.

[ScalsFan21]

It would maximize the potential of any team.

OKC is still running that same pick and roll/ISO BS over and over. Maybe Westbrook is incapable of playing in a high IQ system.

Which is a big part of the reason why I think he's fringe top 15 at best in this league. He is borderline incapable of playing true championship basketball and negates some of not only his own positive contributions but also the overall play of the team. He is mentally not capable of ironing out the glaring holes in his game to create a more win-conducive playstyle. It's a shame really given his unbelievable motor and athleticism.

[stalkerforlife]

Um, those teams are stacked. Spurs are stacked and also the Warriors.

Not everyone can have a stacked team to run those systems.

You don't need to be stacked to cut, screen, and move constantly.

[Mike smith]

It would maximize the potential of any team.

OKC is still running that same pick and roll/ISO BS over and over. Maybe Westbrook is incapable of playing in a high IQ system.

Problem with the thunder is they have worst 3pt shooting starting back court in the nba and warriors and Spurs and Hawks have multiple players who are good passers and have better all around skills then the thunder. Besides Westbrook and Durant they don't have any really good passers and thunders best 3pt shooting guard is liability on defense so he can't be on the floor.

[stalkerforlife]

Which is a big part of the reason why I think he's fringe top 15 at best in this league. He is borderline incapable of playing true championship basketball and negates some of not only his own positive contributions but also the overall play of the team. He is mentally not capable of ironing out the glaring holes in his game to create a more win-conducive playstyle. It's a shame really given his unbelievable motor and athleticism.

Agreed.