The NBA didn't seem to mind, drafting two of those defenders #3 and #8 in the draft.90% of the people will say coaching.
Truth is, we just had poor defensive players. That's all.
It's the same exact reason we were so efficient on offense. We had a group of insanely talented players on one side of the ball that were not good on defense.
Seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve had a competent defensive team . Whose fault is that? And I give some credit to Welch for our improved offense.90% of the people will say coaching.
Truth is, we just had poor defensive players. That's all.
It's the same exact reason we were so efficient on offense. We had a group of insanely talented players on one side of the ball that were not good on defense.
Wrong answer.90% of the people will say coaching.
Truth is, we just had poor defensive players. That's all.
It's the same exact reason we were so efficient on offense. We had a group of insanely talented players on one side of the ball that were not good on defense.
Obviously, it's Cal's. There's still about 2% of BBN who tries to deflect for Captain Cal, blaming players for a lack of defensive improvement.Seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve had a competent defensive team . Whose fault is that?
Eh, maybe. Though it doesn't take much effort to get some hands up or not go for every single pump fake. Cal said numerous times late in the off season that they hadn't worked on defense yet but they'll get there. Pre 2016 we always had good defensive teams. After that not so much. 2015 threw Cal into a tailspin and he never really recovered except for the Fox/Monk/Bam squad.90% of the people will say coaching.
Truth is, we just had poor defensive players. That's all.
It's the same exact reason we were so efficient on offense. We had a group of insanely talented players on one side of the ball that were not good on defense.
The NBA didn't seem to mind, drafting two of those defenders #3 and #8 in the draft.
Let's cut the BS and call it for what it was: our bad defenders never improved defensively all season. Not even a fraction.
That's ultimately coaching.
If mediocre defending were a 1 or 2 off, I'd be inclined to agree.90% of the people will say coaching.
Truth is, we just had poor defensive players. That's all.
It's the same exact reason we were so efficient on offense. We had a group of insanely talented players on one side of the ball that were not good on defense.
Seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve had a competent defensive team . Whose fault is that? And I give some credit to Welch for our improved offense.
That’s probably why Cal stopped caring . It was always about what the nba wanted.The NBA cares about defense? lol
Seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve had a competent defensive team . Whose fault is that? And I give some credit to Welch for our improved offense.
Hell, Gohlke was on a podcast surprised that they kept leaving him open. Zero adjustment and that's just one example. So glad that is in the rearview.Since cal got left to his own devices. Last year was an atrocious display of coaching. Literally 5 guys playing solo defense. That might work if a team follows suit and just has 5 guys play solo offense but it doesn't work that way.
Exactly why the Oakland coach was legitimately happy when they got us. He walked that back a bit before the game then affirmed it after. He knew they could run their stuff no issue and its exactly what they did.
Easy to have a great defense when you had Anthony Davis swatting back every shot.
I'm of the mindset that had a whole hell of a lot more to do with things than Cal's coaching approach.
We had good defense when we had good defensive players. It's funny how that works.
People give way too much credit and way too much blame to coaches.
Hell, Gohlke was on a podcast surprised that they kept leaving him open. Zero adjustment and that's just one example. So glad that is in the rearview.
We ranked 1st in block rate last season.
The 2016 team, infamous for their lack of a traditional center and inside presence, finished the season ranked 39th in defensive efficiency. Last year, we finished in the 100's.
For whatever reason, Cal lost his touch in cobbling together a cohesive and effective defensive approach no matter the physical characteristics of the roster. Pre 2019, we had competent defensive teams with a wide variety of roster makeups. In the 2020's, defensive savants became necessities as the goal posts have to be continuously moved to excuse what has been outputs far below standards set by the first 10 years.
Disagree, defense is all effort which last year lacked. No one wanted to hit defense hard. They definitely had the feel for the game but there wasn’t a large amount of effort.90% of the people will say coaching.
Truth is, we just had poor defensive players. That's all.
It's the same exact reason we were so efficient on offense. We had a group of insanely talented players on one side of the ball that were not good on defense.
Our defense was hot dog water the last 4-5 seasons. That was a bigger issue than an outdated offense.Obviously did us in. Was it just lazy coaching, lazy players, or some other X factor? Its not like the kids were slow or unathletic, so what was it?
Disagree, defense is all effort which last year lacked. No one wanted to hit defense hard. They definitely had the feel for the game but there wasn’t a large amount of effort.
Since cal got left to his own devices. Last year was an atrocious display of coaching. Literally 5 guys playing solo defense. That might work if a team follows suit and just has 5 guys play solo offense but it doesn't work that way.
Exactly why the Oakland coach was legitimately happy when they got us. He walked that back a bit before the game then affirmed it after. He knew they could run their stuff no issue and its exactly what they did.
Honestly he was my guy but Rob might’ve been the worst defender I’ve ever seen of a highly touted player. The combination of his lack of size/strength, disregard for wanting to defend, with incredibly low awareness was something to behold.
They could’ve been better than they were. The players and coaches leaned into the offense, thinking it would be good enough to overcome.
I’m really looking forward to this season. Butler, Williams, etc have proven to be good defensive players. Their experience as a whole team should prevent all the mind numbing self inflicted errors on that side of the ball.