2726143, IMO Thibs place in the league is as a defensive coordinator Posted by RandomFact, Mon Nov-23-20 07:12 PM
His offenses generally aren't horrible statistically, but there is usually a lot to be desired. Great players have kinda made up for his lack of imagination and forward thinking on that end of the floor. I think he'll have to eventually settle into a defensive assistant role long term, especially if (when?) he fails in New York.
The weird thing about Thibs is that for all his yelling and meathead sideline antics, players love playing for him. At least the players who truly give a shit (i.e. not Wiggins and/or KAT). Like, he *will* make a player and team better. Thing is, this "better" usually hits a cap after a couple years and things stall out. The great coaches figure out a way to keep the progression going. Thibs hasn't really proved that he can do that yet as a head coach.
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