What’s everyone’s thoughts on Carlisle’s rotations? I like Rick and his basketball experience is basically unmatched. But i question a few of his choices, specially after praising tj in the presser last night.
Haliburton and TJ should never be on the floor together. I love TJ but he he’s pretty awful this year even if he is giving 100 percent effort.
Lack of burn for walker. He’s a high draft pick and we need his size and skill set and he needs the experience so what’s the issue? He plays our weakest position.
Mathurin seems to be a scapegoat at time for his defensive lapses. He was ripping Benns ass last night while Buddy, Obi and Tyrese were getting killed themselves lol. We barely have a scheme and have no intentions to play legitimate defense so what gives? Just play him starter minutes regardless. He needs the reps like walker.
That’s just rotation issues and only the obvious ones. What are your guys thoughts on his rotations and the job he’s doing as a coach this year.
Oh and i am very happy to have a coach like Carlisle with this organization!
Benn has been scapegoated so much for the overall bad D on the team this year.
Offensively he is buried in the corner 3, hoping to catch a pass and then when he gets impatient cuz he doesn,t get the ball, he’ll force a transition 3 (hit or miss) or do that same old curl off the pick to his left and hope to draw fouls.
Mathurin is the highest pick the Pacers ever drafted at #6 in their history. He should be put in situations where his strenghts are showcased and stop picking on him on D. He is a ball watcher and needs to be much better at help defense. But his on ball defense is really good and the effort is clearly there.
I question if Rick will ever get the most out of this young man who has such potential. Not sure yelling at him is the way