Nash this time – Manila Standard

When it emerged that Steve Nash got the job in Brooklyn as the Nets’ new head coach, I’m sure the first thing that came to mind for many basketball fans was the challenge posed by the fragile work dynamics of a coach. rookie boss. with superstars and their egos. It’s always a good idea, on paper, to bring talented people together and hope they achieve great things. However, while skills allow you to show people how good you can be, it is your personality that defines how good you can be to others who are equally talented, and whether such an endeavor promises success or is doomed from the beginning. . Basketball fans were hoping to get a good look at how Irving’s on-court iso style of play with lots of ball combines with Durant’s position as the main player in a mid-court offense. And yet it remains to be seen whether Irving and Durant fit in well in Brooklyn as individual players and as a two-hit combo, due to their long stint on the sidelines due to injury. And now, things get more complicated with Nash joining the fray: three Alpha males, three different basketball styles, three different personalities. As a basketball player, Nash has built his stature by playing his style of basketball. He led the Phoenix Suns to multiple playoff appearances with his fast-paced basketball style that not only looked good but also did a lot of good for Phoenix, making the Suns a true contender. Nash stood out and became the league’s MVP because he has a high basketball IQ, judging by how he reads the court and how he decides between shooting or passing. He loves to spread the court and his excellent court vision allows him to see and make plays for open teammates, making him a pleasure to watch (and certainly a pleasure to play with – after all, we can argue that many Former teammates were able to elevate their NBA game and status because Nash allowed them to shine.) Whether he plans to implement the same offensive approach now that he is no longer the starting guard, but the head coach remains to be seen. Fans are excited to find out, that’s for sure. But it should come as no surprise if the Brooklyn Nets under Nash play basketball using a different plan. After all, it’s not uncommon for a player-turned-coach to use a different approach. The style of play is always dictated by the staff available to the team and it is the head coach’s job to play to their strengths and not force a team to adopt a style that does not suit how the team is built. It is interesting to see what Nash will change and what part of Brooklyn basketball Nash chooses to maintain and continue to build, and how the Nets’ very young and very talented support unit will be involved in the process of improving the quality of Brooklyn basketball, which in itself and its current form is already promising. But overall, I think few will criticize this part of Nash’s rookie season as head coach, as everyone will give him at least a full season to adjust, adapt, and establish team identity with him making the decisions. Instead, people (I think) will focus more on how the three Alpha males will be able to work together. They’ll make a case early on as to why this partnership deserves high expectations or foreshadows a series of unfortunate events, as soon as the proof becomes available through in-game stats, locker room conversations, and inside gossip. I like Nash. I wish you success in your coaching career. But the truth is, his success as a coach depends on many moving parts: how Irving and Durant will play under his system, how players who are prepared to lose their playing time (once Irving and Durant return) respond to limited minutes. . , how Brooklyn changes during free agency, and how the battle lines in the East are reshaped after free agency is over and whether the big names stayed or were transferred to a new team. By all accounts, this is a challenging journey for Nash and it will begin soon. If there’s one thing Nash has shown in the NBA, it’s his bravery and willingness to do it.