BearcatAlum1
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No, this is not a thread regarding our head coach. Instead, does anyone think it is time to completely cut Deonta out?
PG Cash - Cash, it's your team to run. We're going to live and die with you. I understand you'll make some mistakes, but I expect you to play with energy and always keep us organized on offense.
SG Lance - This is your team now. We need you to take 15 good shots a game. I don't want contested 3s, I don't want lazy fouls, I don't want bad passes. You must lead by example and be vocal. Prove to the NBA that you're a lottery pick.
SF Bishop - It's your time to be the voice of leadership. Keep us calm when in a tough spot. Give our guys confidence on the road. Play within your role and keep others in their role.
PF Gates - We need energy, toughness and attitude. We cannot win unless you go for 15 and 10 on a regular basis. People must fear you. Dominate the paint.
PF Thomas - You must do all the little things. Yancy has lapses, so you need to pick it up when his head is in the sand. You and Bishop must use your maturity to help keep the team calm. Hit open shots, get on the boards, contest everything on defense and lead by example. Energy is contagious.
I would sit those 5 players down and give them that talk before the Rutgers game. I would tell them that this conversation is private and should not be repeated. I would also talk to everyone on the team and identify a specific role for each player.
Finally, I'd tell DV that he is coming off the bench. His role will be to handle the ball and hit open shots. If he is not shooting when is open, he sits. His defense is a liability and I'd rather player Cash, Parker, Dixon or Davis over DV at this point.
It hurts to say it, but we will be a better team without DV.
PG Cash - Cash, it's your team to run. We're going to live and die with you. I understand you'll make some mistakes, but I expect you to play with energy and always keep us organized on offense.
SG Lance - This is your team now. We need you to take 15 good shots a game. I don't want contested 3s, I don't want lazy fouls, I don't want bad passes. You must lead by example and be vocal. Prove to the NBA that you're a lottery pick.
SF Bishop - It's your time to be the voice of leadership. Keep us calm when in a tough spot. Give our guys confidence on the road. Play within your role and keep others in their role.
PF Gates - We need energy, toughness and attitude. We cannot win unless you go for 15 and 10 on a regular basis. People must fear you. Dominate the paint.
PF Thomas - You must do all the little things. Yancy has lapses, so you need to pick it up when his head is in the sand. You and Bishop must use your maturity to help keep the team calm. Hit open shots, get on the boards, contest everything on defense and lead by example. Energy is contagious.
I would sit those 5 players down and give them that talk before the Rutgers game. I would tell them that this conversation is private and should not be repeated. I would also talk to everyone on the team and identify a specific role for each player.
Finally, I'd tell DV that he is coming off the bench. His role will be to handle the ball and hit open shots. If he is not shooting when is open, he sits. His defense is a liability and I'd rather player Cash, Parker, Dixon or Davis over DV at this point.
It hurts to say it, but we will be a better team without DV.
