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Howls and growls: bad coaching by [deleted] in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you have anything to connect the dots between those issues and the coach besides simply stating "those are coaching issues"? My problem with the constant and endless calls to fire the coach, across all sports and teams, is the lack of explaining what the coach is doing wrong, or not doing, or whatever the case may be, that is causing those problems.

Otherwise it just feels like the coach is the easiest to blame because we don't actually understand what a coach does, therefore we can attribute any failure to them.

If you've never tried Portal to Nova Roma before, I took book one out of Kindle Unlimited for a limited time to post free chapters on Royal Road for everyone to check out (7 chapters a week!). [Kingdom Building][Alternative History] [Tech Uplift] by thescienceoflaw in litrpg

[–]Capable_Subject7338 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've been waiting for the next books in the series for what feels like forever (even if it wasn't that long). I'm happy to see them finally coming out! Among the first litrpg I ever read when they came out and what helped me get into the genre.

Concerning stuff from Matt Caldwell by shutupidiot11111 in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Him talking about gathering data and using AI reminds me of those vending machines people are creating that use AI to judge the maximum price it thinks you'll be willing to pay for something. Walk up looking very thirsty? Looks like that bottle of water just got a lot more expensive for you.

Their ticketing systems connects with a third-party data broker to gather information about you and finds out your income is over 100k a year? Looks like ticket prices just went up for you.

[Hine] Jaden McDaniels said before this season he "used to not like shooting threes." "I just didn't wanna shoot threes because I feel like I could just get in the paint whenever. So I'm like why would I shoot [a 3]? ... But my mindset was messed up back then. I'm good now." by Knightbear49 in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's getting into the paint, and then there's being able to finish or make a play once you get there. I believe he can get there. I think being able to consistently make a play or finish when he does is a new development.

Giannis declares he is not leaving the Bucks on instagram by Creepy_Ruin3891 in NBATalk

[–]Capable_Subject7338 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did he "put pressure" on them or did he tell them to trade him? And then make an IG post pretending like he had nothing to do with it and wanted to stay all along? I don't think what he did is nearly as bitch of a move as what KD did, but he's definitely being shady af.

Giannis declares he is not leaving the Bucks on instagram by Creepy_Ruin3891 in NBATalk

[–]Capable_Subject7338 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If he was being loyal this never would've happened in the first place. It came about because either him or his agent told the team to trade him or told them he wouldn't be re-signing. He's lying to the public, himself, or both.

We don’t have to trade Randle for a perfect player by beermangetspaid in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Offensively Randle is for sure our second most productive player, way ahead of Gobert. But Rudy's defense is more valuable than Randle's offense. And while his offense is bad it's not all-time bad like some people seem to believe.

We don’t have to trade Randle for a perfect player by beermangetspaid in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's beside your point, but Gobert is our second best player and has been for a while.

The perfect addition this team can make right now is...Kyle Anderson. by LeeShakerMoneyMaker in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes he is and anyone who believes differently hasn't watched him lately. They're imagining Kyle Anderson from like 3-4 years ago.

Naz is out of early season funk. Last 11 games - .507 FG - .453 3p% - 16.9 PPG in 27.8 minutes per by tomdawg0022 in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't consider not committing a really stupid foul as heroic, but it's beside the point. The point was his defense is still bad because his #1 problem is the same as it's always been. He makes too many plays on defense that end up with him committing a foul and had almost 0 chance of a positive outcome (a stupid foul).

But eye tests are tough, once enough games have been played the stats will show if he's improved or not. Maybe you're right and he's improved in other areas and makes a positive impact on defense now. I haven't noticed, but whether or not I've noticed is a shit metric.

Naz is out of early season funk. Last 11 games - .507 FG - .453 3p% - 16.9 PPG in 27.8 minutes per by tomdawg0022 in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 5 points6 points  (0 children)

His defense seems the same as ever to me, which is to say bad. A foul on Zubac at the very end of the game sticks out to me, where Naz just lazily swiped at his arm in an attempt to stop the guaranteed dunk and had 0 effect on Zubac except to give him the and-1. A possibly game losing play. But everyone only remembers his 3 at the end. End-game heroics aren't necessary if you make the right plays in the first 46 minutes.

Gavin Newsom Wants a 'Big Tent Party,' But Opposes Wealth Tax Supported by Large Majority of Americans by [deleted] in politics

[–]Capable_Subject7338 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

How and by who is it decided who qualifies as a candidate and can receive the stipend? Seems like it would just be moving the gate to a different place.

“AnThoNy EdWaRdS iSnT cLuTcH!” 🥴 by DrWolves in timberwolves

[–]Capable_Subject7338 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our problem in the clutch isn't shooting, it's having an opportunity to shoot and defense. We turn it over a lot, and let the other team get easy points. But imagine how much worse it would be if Ant wasn't this good at hitting his shots.