Benching one of your best players before the start of a playoff run when your team is trying to win a championship is... weird. So when Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga on the very last game of the regular season, was... he... a.... weirdo? We use that microscopic coaching decision to discuss the evolution of NBA coaching, team dynamics, vibes, money, and more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Playoff Anticipation
01:05 Grizzlies' Playoff Performance
04:34 Assessing the Grizzlies' Core Players
06:50 The Unpredictability of the NBA
10:02 Oklahoma City's Future
14:00 Building a Championship Team
16:57 Coaching Dynamics in the NBA
19:57 The Evolution of NBA Coaching
22:58 Shifting Dynamics in Player-Coach Relationships
26:00 The Rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder
30:08 Warriors vs. Thunder: A Clash of Generations
34:00 Lakers and Timberwolves: Da fuck happened?
39:38 Timberwolves' Future and Expectations
40:55 Long-Term Planning in the NBA
42:49 Oklahoma City's Strategic Advantage
44:49 Kuminga's Bench Situation and Development
49:02 Warriors' Draft Decisions and Player Development
52:06 The Alchemy of Team Success
55:58 Closing Thoughts on NBA Strategies
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