Finals thread.

[zjcvols]

I think it's time for this guy to start coaching again.

I am completely disappointed he didn't take over after last year. THis team has no offense.

 

[n_huffhines]

Riley is so overrated as a coach. He won when he had great players, he was average when he had average players, and he was bad when he had bad players.

 

[GahLee]

Riley is so overrated as a coach. He won when he had great players, he was average when he had average players, and he was bad when he had bad players.

Like every other coach?

 

[Hayezb]

Riley is so overrated as a coach. He won when he had great players, he was average when he had average players, and he was bad when he had bad players.

What's your opinion on Phil Jackson?

 

[n_huffhines]

Like every other coach?

What's your opinion on Phil Jackson?

Like most coaches. Phil Jackson and Popovich are the only two in recent history to distinguish themselves from the pack. Virtually every coach can positively impact player productivity in their first season coaching a new player (this includes Riley). Almost no coaches positively impact player productivity into their second season together. Jackson and Popovich have shown to positively impact player productivity into their third season together.

Most coaches make no difference. They win when they have good players (just like Spo is doing), and they lose when they have bad players (just like Riley did). Besides the few outliers, it doesn't matter who your coach is.

 

[#10_Ainge_#10]

If the Heat want to make this a series tonight they need to win.

 

[Hayezb]

If the Heat want to make this a series Wade needs to let Lebron take over.

Fyp.

 

[mtt2d]

It should be another great game tonight. I just hope there is a different outcome.

 

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

LeBron goes for another 40+ 14+ 7+ game tonight.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

LeBron goes for another 40+ 14+ 7+ game tonight.

Even if he does and Miami loses, critics will still say hes no good

 

[Chris4Vols22]

I'm just glad that either James or Durant will win a ring. These guys are awesome.

 

[BigPapaVol]

Riley is so overrated as a coach. He won when he had great players, he was average when he had average players, and he was bad when he had bad players.

Uh, the player piece is partially true, but he beat some great Celtic teams because he changed the NBA teams defend. Underrating Riley is a mistake.

 

[YankeeVol]

Russell Westbrook joined Michael Jordan as the only players to record 25+ points and 10+ assists in their NBA Finals debut.

 

[RikidyBones]

That anthem was terrible... SMH

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

That anthem was terrible... SMH

Yep

 

[RikidyBones]

I'm also upset that I can't hear Chucks opinion on the Finals. TNT should have stepped up.


"Ernie... Battier couldn't out shoot a hotdog so he wont score 17 in game 2"

 

[VolsSportsFan]

OKC with another horrible start.

 

[BigPapaVol]

OKC with another horrible start.

Horrible is being generous.

 

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

Wow what a start

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

I hope Miami can keep the defensive intensity up

 

[VolsSportsFan]

I hope Miami can keep the defensive intensity up

Doubtful.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

Doubtful.

Agree, also they will fall in love with the 3 again and get cold

 

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

Huge 2nd foul on Durant

 

[VolsSportsFan]

Anytime you want to start playing OKC.

 

[VolsFan4Ever-11]

Holy **** Batman