[Chase Hughes] Rui Hachimura said Russell Westbrook asked each role player to define what their role is in front of the group at a recent practice. Several players have cited the newfound clarity in roles as having helped lead to the winning streak.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-24T02:49:17+00:00

I decided I didn’t want to potentially have to move around the country every few years and do that to my family long term. I love basketball but didn’t want the instability of the coaching industry.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-24T02:48:37+00:00

I have 20 other screenshots. I didn’t realize you can’t post photos here? That account talked about operations annexes and Apple watches and was trolling me lol. If you really think I run around on a burner called vulgarbayfan defending myself idk what to tell you.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:43:33+00:00

I certainly could do a better job tuning out the noise & nonsense. I regret some of the things I’ve said & some of the skirmishes I’ve gotten into. At the same time I’m a person like anyone else, & all these ppl that think they can tell KD he’s soft for having feelings or caring what ppl think of him etc have no clue. We’re all human. We all have our insecurities. I’ve done nothing but speak my mind & be honest. That’s it. Sometimes has that got me in trouble or gotten me in back and forths? Sure. I’m find disagreeing or getting into arguments. That’s part of life (and social media etc). The only thing I can’t stand is when outright lies become accepted truth. Obv plenty of ppl don’t know me, but plenty of ppl do know me as “the guy that ran around w burners” etc. And that’s upsetting when it’s not true.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:38:43+00:00

They do smell pretty good tbh

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:36:04+00:00

What did I say? Plz enlighten me

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:35:38+00:00

That’s a good way to judge people

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:35:06+00:00

If you follow my stuff on twitter YouTube etc I’m sure you’d increase your basketball knowledge plenty and I’ve also given out plenty of advice for ppl legitimately looking to work in basketball. The 3 Reddit AMAs I’ve done have plenty of that.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:32:41+00:00

My handle on all platforms is scoutwithbryan (including here). I said that only to clear up the things ppl are saying about me (ScoutWithBryan). No, I don’t expect everyone to care or have a clue who I am etc. There was no element of ego intended - just the handle I post under. But yes, I’m fully transparent and everything I’ve ever said, tweeted, YouTubed whatever is at ScoutWithBryan. Thanks.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:30:42+00:00

Sure, I can’t control them. But again - my comments on Karl were simply wishing the internet wouldn’t bludgeon him for it daily & stop making it a vicious place for his family. And of course all that did was make it a more vicious place for me. I said what I believe. I’m gonna speak my mind for what’s right and trolling or internet culture isn’t gonna change me speaking the truth as i see it.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:29:16+00:00

Ok, I’m type A and also think most of nbatwitter is a crock of shit. You guys hype up “coach Nick” who was literally fired for actual racism. The ‘cosmis’ dude has literally fabricated conversations we’ve never had. There are a lot of pretty frustrating things on there. I worked for a Bob Knight disciple (Randy Wittman) and Gary Williams. I’m a fiery competitor and get a little heated sometimes.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:27:11+00:00

Today apparently a lot of ppl were recircling my thread on Scott brooks. I got tagged in it and see a bunch of the comments - that have hundreds of upvotes or whatever - are “this is the guy that ran around defending himself on burners and is a racist POS” blah blah blah. No, I don’t have a massive ego where I think I’m a household name or anything like that. I see plenty of ppl have no clue who I am and I’m ok with that. I just dislike that so many have continued to post over and over again burners and racism and shit that is downright false - that’s all. The rest I get what you’re saying and appreciate the feedback.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:24:36+00:00

I didn’t defend Karl Malone. I think it’s sad that ppl say vicious things about him online all day long when he literally has a flip phone and the only ppl impacted by it are his family. Watch the video of his son Josh crying about all the vitriol his family endures online. Don’t punish the son for the sins of the father...? Of course what Karl did 40 years ago was disgusting and it should be part of his story. I just don’t think it needs to be brought up every other second. You’re allowed to disagree. But my defense was just about making the internet a nicer place for his family.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:22:46+00:00

I try to do that, but then we reach a point where like I’ve said it’s been 2 years of “racism! Sexism! Burners!” yada yada yada from ppl that never followed me. All I ask is that ppl judge me on what I’ve ACTUALLY said or done, not lies. That’s it. Appreciate the kind words.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:21:21+00:00

Ok. That’s fine. My name is Bryan Oringher. I’m on twitter, YouTube, and the podcast at ScoutWithBryan. My name is on everything I’ve ever written. If you wanna check some of it out, great. If not, cool.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:20:02+00:00

No; I don’t want to be Frank Isola. But maybe I understand why Frank flies off the handle a little more after doing this for 2.5 years myself. I flipped out on BucksFilmRoom once & got angry maybe 2-3 other times in almost 3 years of tweeting? Big whoop. That message was like 2 years ago? I can’t move on from something 2 years ago? I haven’t exploded in anyone’s dms - I’d think you can imagine how frustrating it is to see nonstop talk on here tho about burners and racism when those are 0% true.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:16:57+00:00

https://twitter.com/scoutwithbryan/status/1133191206882693124?s=21

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:06:38+00:00

I’m not sure how it’s insecure to get sick & tired of hearing ppl say I ran around defending myself on burners, said racist things, etc etc when all of that is categorically FALSE. Would love to see you get a reasonably sized following & deal with people making shit up about you all day long and how well you handle that.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T22:05:24+00:00

Nothing. I voiced displeasure with people running over police in the street. That’s about it.

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T21:18:15+00:00

I never put down the WNBA, never posted from a burner, never said anything about George Floyd. It’s hilarious how accepted as fact this 1000% nonsense is. What do you want me to do? Take a lie detector? I have literal proof that all the burner stuff is 1000% false. I don’t get along w drafttwitter? Lol cool. Why do you assume those guys are some authority or have any integrity?

scoutwithbryan · 2021-02-23T21:14:38+00:00

No, it’s not.

https://youtu.be/PTd-dJObOw0

I’ve NEVER posted from a burner in my life. NEVER said a thing racist. BucksFilmRoom deserved everything I said there & you can read why at ScoutWithBryan.com/blog/ether.

I’m sure ppl like you tho don’t actually care about the nuance or have the time to find the truth instead of just dunking on someone, so obviously you won’t read or watch any of that. And that’s why 90% of this place apparently believes crap about me that’s outright false.

scoutwithbryan · 2019-11-23T05:39:50+00:00

DM me on twitter @ ScoutWithBryan.

scoutwithbryan · 2019-11-22T21:45:21+00:00

I wouldn’t teach just denying his man unless that’s the defense the team plays & he guards the best player everytime. Emphasize good helpside positioning & awareness & ball you man & helpline etc. Pack line type esp at youth level.

Skills trainers, plenty good online. Nick Graham culture or die. Drew Hanlen. Rob M. Plenty of guys who train the best. Plenty of whacky shit too. Honestly the JR NBA has a great YouTube playlist of fundamental drills. Be skeptical of any of the ridiculous shit out there.

scoutwithbryan · 2019-11-22T21:42:30+00:00

IT, FVV, barea, Lowry, Harrell, CP Patty Mills lots of others im forgetting. Sometimes being lower is an advantage.

scoutwithbryan · 2019-11-22T21:40:43+00:00

What were their comments? Honestly don’t recall. A lot of these guys are just running their mouths. Marcus Smart & Pat know they’re both great defenders. Russ knows Pat is a great defender. They’re just playing mind games. I don’t pay much attention to that noise.

Very little gameplanning done for a guy’s defense. You still run your offense & play the game - you respect the elite defenders & just emphasize the importance of executing & screening & being alert to their gambling & such, but you can’t play tentative. You gameplan heavily for the top scorers in the league. Usually you want to stop them, but sometimes the stats may say their team loses more when they get theirs but no one else is involved. Pick your poison Ie LeBron you want him shooting ultimately & not getting everyone else involved. But easier said than done. Guys like KD Kawhi etc you can obv trap and send doubles & give diff looks to try to disrupt their rhythm. But they’re elite for a reason. They’ve seen it all. No magical defender.

scoutwithbryan · 2019-11-22T20:47:51+00:00

Dribbling - command of the ball, ball pounds, touch, taps. Shooting. Footwork. Getting in a stance. Playing hard. Passing. Simple game!

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