Terry Porter is Back
The Milwaukee Bucks have brought back coach Terry Porter for another year. Many of you know that I haven't been a big Terry Porter supporter. The Bucks sure were plagued by plenty of problems outside of Porter's control this year and are lacking a few pieces to be a true title contender, but I'm not seeing what Porter is doing to really help this problem. My single biggest complaint is that when I watch the Bucks play, Porter never substitutes players in and out unless he has to. This creates all kinds of awkward offensive sets for the team along with numerous defensive problems. For all the problems the Bucks have faced, I haven't seen Terry Porter bringing enough to the table to counteract the teams' shortfalls.
Two assistants were fired along with the announcement of Porter remaining with the team. Jerome Kersey and Mike Schuler have been let go by General Manager Larry Harris, who says the team needs different voices. Maybe this will bring about changes to Porter's coaching styles? I can only hope.
For the Bucks to win next year I feel they need a few changes. They need dominant play and dominant minutes from a big man, someone who can force defenses to actually play defense against the Bucks in the post. We haven't seen Zaza or Gadzuric get enough minutes to really develop into this kind of player, either bring someone in (via the draft most likely) or develop these talents fast. Once the Bucks re-sign Michael Redd, they need to rebuild their offensive structure. Big play from a big man, along with an offense truly based around Michael Redd will allow the Bucks to stretch defenses and get maximum production from Joe Smith, Desmond Mason, and others. Along with a motivator to get the team fired up on defense, the Bucks could be looking at going far in the playoffs once again.
When I watch the Bucks, I don't see Redd getting enough plays called for him and in-turn enough touches on the ball. A team searching for an identity needs to be able to get on the back of a star player, someone you can count on night in, night out. Michael Redd is this player, he has arguably the NBA's greatest jump shot and is capable of putting the ball in the basket everytime he touches the ball. Once Michael Redd has the ball in his hands and is recognized as the focal point of the offense, they can work on distributing the ball to players like Desmond Mason and Joe Smith, who can create with the ball. The problem right now is that teams know Redd is the focal point, but he doesn't have the ball in his hands enough to stretch defenses. Get those role players subbing in and out of the game, and you've got a lot of flash and slash to compliment the sweet shooting Redd.
If you need any help with this Terry Porter, don't hesitate to give me a call. My phone number is listed right on this page, and I would love to volunteer my time for the 41 home games next year since I'll be only a few blocks away at MSOE next year. Please, just make my beloved Bucks reach the playoffs.
Tags: Milwaukee Bucks, Terry Porter, Michael Redd, Milwaukee, basketball
Two assistants were fired along with the announcement of Porter remaining with the team. Jerome Kersey and Mike Schuler have been let go by General Manager Larry Harris, who says the team needs different voices. Maybe this will bring about changes to Porter's coaching styles? I can only hope.
For the Bucks to win next year I feel they need a few changes. They need dominant play and dominant minutes from a big man, someone who can force defenses to actually play defense against the Bucks in the post. We haven't seen Zaza or Gadzuric get enough minutes to really develop into this kind of player, either bring someone in (via the draft most likely) or develop these talents fast. Once the Bucks re-sign Michael Redd, they need to rebuild their offensive structure. Big play from a big man, along with an offense truly based around Michael Redd will allow the Bucks to stretch defenses and get maximum production from Joe Smith, Desmond Mason, and others. Along with a motivator to get the team fired up on defense, the Bucks could be looking at going far in the playoffs once again.
When I watch the Bucks, I don't see Redd getting enough plays called for him and in-turn enough touches on the ball. A team searching for an identity needs to be able to get on the back of a star player, someone you can count on night in, night out. Michael Redd is this player, he has arguably the NBA's greatest jump shot and is capable of putting the ball in the basket everytime he touches the ball. Once Michael Redd has the ball in his hands and is recognized as the focal point of the offense, they can work on distributing the ball to players like Desmond Mason and Joe Smith, who can create with the ball. The problem right now is that teams know Redd is the focal point, but he doesn't have the ball in his hands enough to stretch defenses. Get those role players subbing in and out of the game, and you've got a lot of flash and slash to compliment the sweet shooting Redd.
If you need any help with this Terry Porter, don't hesitate to give me a call. My phone number is listed right on this page, and I would love to volunteer my time for the 41 home games next year since I'll be only a few blocks away at MSOE next year. Please, just make my beloved Bucks reach the playoffs.
Tags: Milwaukee Bucks, Terry Porter, Michael Redd, Milwaukee, basketball
2 Comments:
At May 07, 2005 11:45 PM , Rudolph52 said...
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At May 07, 2005 11:48 PM , Rudolph52 said...
I think Dan Gadzuric has the potential to be a premier defensive player but I don't know if he will ever amount to much of an offensive player. Zaza is a little more offensively minded so maybe he can pick it up next year too.
I think with our 15 million of spendable money we should try to get Joe Johnson. We should use our draft pick for another big man. If TJ Ford heals completely and is ready for the next season, then the Bucks will have a good team ready. Imagine this: TJ Ford, Michael Redd, Joe Johnson, Joe Smith and Dan Gadzuric. Our bench would be Mo Williams, Zaza Pachulia, Desmond Mason, and our first round draft pick -- Andrew Bogut? Chris Paul? Deron Williams?
I am excited to see what kind of team we can have next year. We already know Terry Porter can do good things when he has a good healthy team.
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