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correct. Live and learn.
the only sweet spots Kobe will see are the ones in the lakers practice facility vs. Stevie Blake
correct. Live and learn.
Below are the highlights from the comments made by Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Coach Mike Brown at Tuesday's news conference.
Kupchak's timeline on hiring Brown
--A week following the Lakers regular season, Kupchak said, the coaching search began.
--Kupchak said he interviewed "several" candidates informally and then interviewed three candidates, including Mike Brown, Brian Shaw and one unnamed (likely Rick Adelman).
Each interview with ownership lasted two to three hours and "were done in great detail."
Kupchak said the decision to hire Brown was partly based on the interview and his resume, including leading the Cavaliers to two Eastern Conference finals appearances, an NBA Finals appearance and being named league coach of the year (2008-09).
From Mike Brown
--Called the head coaching experience a "tremendous opportunity."
--Jerry Buss, Jim Buss and Lakers forward Matt Barnes were in attendance.
--"My goal is to continue the course and continue to help build upon the very strong championship foundation that has been laid here already. I have great respect for Phil Jackson and all his accomplishments. I don't know what size shoe he wears, but I'm not looking to fill his shoes."
"My responsibility for the Los Angeles Lakers is to provide a platform for this organization to achieve maximum success."
"I'll define the culture. I'll define roles and I'll hold people accountable."Brown said the makeup of the culture will involve trust, communication, defense and a no-excuses mentality, family environment and determined work ethic.
Brown said he talked to Barnes, Derek Fisher and his wife Candace, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum's mom, Ron Artest, and Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa (including by phone, text and in person).
He said he talked to Bryant about family, last year's team and what Brown's beliefs were. "I thought the meeting in person as well as conversations on the phone went very well."
"I don't know Coach Jackson on a personal basis so I can't say what's the difference between us. I know he's older than me and made more money than me, so I'm not sure."
On the triangle offense: "We're not going to run the triangle offense, but we will have bits and pieces of it to incorporate." He said he'll base his offense on when he was an assistant coach for San Antonio. "You have to tailor your offense to your personnel."
On assembling a coaching staff: He said he will talk with Kupchak in finalizing the list. "Right now there's nobody ruled out."
Brown said he hasn't talked "in depth" with Kupchak about the current roster. "These guys are very strategic and very methodical, which is what I like."
Brown said Ettore Messina may be a part of his coaching staff.
On coaching LeBron James and Kobe Bryant: "They're two different players and two different people."
On some of the public thinking he's not fit for the job: "Everyone is en led to their opinion. I respect that. Everyone has jobs to do. Winning will cure all that."
On coaching LeBron James: "I felt like my time with LeBron was very productive."
Brown's philosophies on defense: Shrink the floor. Don't give up drives. Give multiple effort and finishing with contesting.
On Kobe's role: "This is still his team. Kobe is Kobe. He has five les and is one of the greatest ever. His role will not change. We'll make sure he'll have the ball in the sweet spots he likes to have it."
He said he will hold players accountable by being open to bench players, calling timeouts and point out mistakes in the film room.
He said he will give guys "ownership" in the changes to the team, but that he will make the "final decision."
You should ask how did the 2007 Cavs run the offense.
Patient Kobe is good at getting to his spots. Hero Kobe doesn't believe in hot spots.
lol, jim buss
Hero Kobe = every place is a hot spot
I watched the news conference earlier this morning & despite myself I was heartened.
He came off as genuine & orderly. His clarity was impressive.
They went with Brown because they know he won't piss Kobe off.
Adelman would be in Kobe's face, and Shaw wasn't intimidated by Kobe when he was his teammate.
Please. Adelman couldn't even convince CWEBB to not turn his back on Horry.
But does he like a Bunny?
Thanks, Kori.
I'm still not sure where Brown is going to get Kobe the ball...
Wherever it is, it'll be at:::I'm still not sure where Brown is going to get Kobe the ball...
Kobe: 5
tired old bag Duncan: 4
tee, hee.
Thanks, Kori.
I'm a trend setter.Thanks, Kori.
I set trends.
Thinking about it now, this looks like a very wise move for the Lakers. Mike as we all know, sleeps, eats & breathes defense, this is going to cause such a huge jolt for the players. He also appears to be very enthusiastic about his young coaching career. The Lakers can definitely use a new voice and philosophy at this point and Adelman IMO is no better and quite possibly worst than Jackson at this point of his career.
The league has changed, players appears to listen and respond more to younger authority nowadays. Mike, Erik, Monty & Nate are in. Pj,Pop,Adelman & Larry Brown are out, some literally.
Question though, why is Matt Barnes the only player in that meeting?
it's 4 down.I'm still not sure where Brown is going to get Kobe the ball...
Kobe's hotspot is at the post as shown in the chart. Kobe will post up while Gasol, Bynum and the rest of the Lakers waits for a Kobe pass when he's doubled.
^ & Barnes was only there because he was getting treatment on his knee & Buss catered Jack In The Box.
He probably announced in the same presscon that he ain't opting out
Agreed.
I did like the hire, however.
Brown was able to get Lebron the ball where he wanted it. Unfortunately that was in South Beach.
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