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Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« on: July 11, 2013, 07:00:26 PM »

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So says Baxter Holmes, Celtics beat writer for the Boston Globe, whose sources say that the Celtics are looking for someone with NBA experience to fill out the coaching staff.

Adams, if you forgot, was Tom Thibodeau's lead assistant in Chicago and was reportedly let go due to disagreements over personnel decisions.  Adams has had stops in several NBA places including some time with Thibs on the Spurs coaching staff in the '90s.  He was also credited with improving the Thunder defense before going to join Thibodeau in Chicago.  He is considered to be a good teacher.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2013, 07:23:42 PM »

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That is great news.

I remember when he left OKC, they really missed his defensive teachings. Reportedly, a great believer in fundamentals and practicing the basics over and over again.

I think Ron Adams would be a fantastic addition to the C's coaching staff.

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The players haven't changed. And neither have the plays.

Only one thing is different about the Thunder's defense.

Ron Adams.

The wily assistant coach who was largely credited for revamping the Thunder's once ragged defense jetted to Chicago last summer. With his departure, Oklahoma City's defense has seen a drastic drop off.

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the Thunder has regressed in opponent points, opponent field-goal percentage, opponent 3-point field goal percentage, blocked shots, opponent turnovers and defensive efficiency.

That's just about every major defensive category, with the lone exclusion being rebounding.

Several players admit that Adams' departure has been a significant factor.

“Ron Adams was a big part of our defense,” said Thunder center Nenad Krstic. “He was always talking about that. He was always getting on some guys if they don't play good defense. We really miss him.”

Practice sessions are said to be the same this season as last year's. And from a scheme standpoint, the Thunder hasn't changed anything. But having Adams harp on all the finer points made a major difference, players say.

“The way we drilled it and the way he explained it to some of the younger guys,” explained guard Thabo Sefolosha.

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-wheres-the-d/article/3533037
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2013, 07:28:43 PM »

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I feel like the C's organization is making a loud and clear statement that we aren't tanking with every move.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM »

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Quote from: ManUp on July 11, 2013, 07:28:43 PM
I feel like the C's organization is making a loud and clear statement that we aren't tanking with every move.
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2013, 07:47:53 PM »

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I remember reading that one of his best skills was in improving players' jump shots.  Given our roster, that would be a great skill to have.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM »

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Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
That's rebuilding, not tanking.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2013, 08:25:36 PM »

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Quote from: Interceptor on July 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
That's rebuilding, not tanking.
we're tanking.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2013, 08:41:09 PM »

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Can he rebound and block some shots  ;D
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2013, 08:45:25 PM »

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I'd love this. Read a lot about Adams a few weeks ago when it was rumored he was leaving Chicago. Would be a terrific addition.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2013, 09:16:10 PM »

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Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 08:25:36 PM
Quote from: Interceptor on July 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
That's rebuilding, not tanking.
we're tanking.

We're not.  The roster isn't bad enough right now to actually tank. 

There's a difference between rebuilding and tanking.  Tanking is far more extreme and would involve trading Rondo/Green or holding them out of games for phantom injuries.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2013, 09:17:19 PM »

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Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
Quote from: ManUp on July 11, 2013, 07:28:43 PM
I feel like the C's organization is making a loud and clear statement that we aren't tanking with every move.
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.

good points ls5. rather, this move, if it happens, looks more like a move to teach good basketball to young players. this is just what a rebuilding team needs.

not only will it eventually produce a better team, it will make individual players look better....should,perhaps, someday their GM wish to move them in trades.  :)
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2013, 11:11:38 PM »

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Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 08:25:36 PM
Quote from: Interceptor on July 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
That's rebuilding, not tanking.
we're tanking.

Great argument.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2013, 11:21:42 PM »

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Quote from: ManUp on July 11, 2013, 11:11:38 PM
Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 08:25:36 PM
Quote from: Interceptor on July 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
That's rebuilding, not tanking.
we're tanking.

Great argument.
Doesn't matter either way. Ron Adams would be a good hire for Stevens' staff.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2013, 11:25:59 PM »

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Quote from: Interceptor on July 11, 2013, 08:23:37 PM
Quote from: lightspeed5 on July 11, 2013, 07:35:35 PM
yeah, like the move to move our best players for draft picks. or the move to take on the contracts of gerald wallace and humphries. our moving a top 2 coach for a draft pick.
That's rebuilding, not tanking.

If trading your two best players for significantly worse players on worse contracts and late first round picks is considered a rebuild, this is going to be terrible.
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Re: Celtics targeting Ron Adams
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2013, 11:40:55 PM »

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Adams would be a fantastic addition, not only because he's said to be a fantastic coach but because currently no one else on Stevens' staff has experience at being a lead assistant.  The guys who didn't leave with Doc are still young coaches and the other hires so far have been from the college ranks.  If there's a coach who needs a very experienced hand helping him, it's a 36 year old coach with no NBA experience whatsoever. 
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