Tag Archives: NBA Coaching

OKC’s Scott Brooks Opens Up: Team Pressures, Coaching KD and Russ and More

Posted on January 27, 2015 by coachmikemak

Scott Brooks is nearing the end of his lunch at Upper Crust in Oklahoma City on a recent January afternoon when a patron quickly drops something off on his table and walks away. It’s a receipt for Brooks’ meal the … Continue reading →

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Tom Thibodeau: On the Importance of Practice

Posted on October 22, 2013 by coachmikemak

Coach putting Bulls through rare back-back practices this weekend as season draws nearer Tom Thibodeau’s initial training camp plan always had Saturday marked as a practice day, a rare time the Bulls’ coach has worked his team with two days … Continue reading →

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Best of Coach Pop

Posted on June 11, 2013 by coachmikemak
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New York Times: Gregg Popovich Strategy & Culture

Posted on May 29, 2013 by coachmikemak

For Spurs, Belief in Popovich Trumps Strategy By STEVE MCPHERSON Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich commands his players’ respect with consistency.Darren Abate/Associated Press In the closing moments of Thursday night’s game against Dallas and with the Spurs holding a one-point lead, … Continue reading →

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George Karl: Coaching & Life

Posted on May 8, 2013 by coachmikemak

His team matters. He trusts them now. His life matters, and so he fights for it. His family matters, and so he cherishes it. The rest, he has let go. This is a great article on how George Karl has … Continue reading →

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Kevin Eastman: Destiny or Choice

Posted on March 8, 2013 by coachmikemak

Now that teams all over the country are into February, many teams probably feel they are destined for something. There are those that feel they have a magical season going and they are destined for post season success. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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