First time I can complain about Vogel there in a long time - wasn't sure what he was doing to end the game there Really needed Danny Green in for more size plus shooting. The Javale move was bizarre to end the game This team was built for defense and he left out two of his best which allowed Orlando to waltz to the rim. McGee just has slow feet on the perimeter and the Magic did the right thing and went right after him.
With McGee, maybe he wanted more of a rim presence since they were getting there with ease and Dwight even with his beastly line was losing some battles to Bamba and there's the threat of hack a Dwight. That's all i can think of. And the last shot Bron had no business taking. That's on Bron, Cook, and Vogel in that order.
Off topic but just watched on local sports news the UCLA basketball coach, new this year from winning programs, just go Byron Scott on them talking to the press, accusing them of being soft and folding. Completely threw them under the bus. Haven’t followed them but just guessing they didn’t have the personnel. Lost 6 of last 7. Couldn’t believe it in contrast from what you expect out of coaches. What a d***! Wonder what Shaq’s kid thinks of him. Some of you alumni probably have followed the team and have opinions. Maybe just a quick comment or two confirming my impression the guy is a d***?
Have zero clue what is going on with UCLA, but I have nothing against a coach saying those things if it indeed seems like they folded. Do you think if you just not try on a project at work and mail it in that you're not going to be scolded by your boss, or just fired straight up? These guys are still kids (relatively speaking) and need to be called out at times. But if I'm being honest I didn't know who UCLA's coach was, nor did it even occur to me college basketball had started again. My interest in college basketball is essentially based on playrs the Lakers might be able to draft. We are going to have a low pick this season so no reason to watch or care.
I'm not sure I would refer to Vogel as a retread. He was the coach of a great Pacers team. He then went to Orlando after being fired from Indiana when his team got old and hurt. Orlando is borderline dysfunctional. Not really his fault.
A coach that comes in with a game plan only to make better adjustments in game is such a breath of fresh air from what we have been accustomed to seeing.
Really liked the defensive scheme going into the game and he made (and has all season) the needed tinkering at half time and that's when we were able to step on their throats. Took both free throw whores completely out of their games.
Vogel completely OWNED 'Antoni last night - it was beautiful to watch. I was hoping that Vogel would show up because he's not been great against the good teams this year - but then again, I think it helped that RONDO was injured so he had no choice but to play the right guys. i hope they see how much better we are without Rondo man...and Rondo is best suited as a COACH
