波特兰开拓者队的教练内特·麦克米兰邀请了前开拓者队的助理教练、现任新奥尔良黄蜂队教练蒙蒂·威廉姆斯来波特兰帮助他进行年度训练营。莎拉•赫克特的Blazers.com写两位教练警告露营者不要“耍酷”……------------------------- " 让周围的人,比你知道的更多。当你没有答案的时候，不要装得很酷，假装你什么都知道。你不能打很酷的篮球，”威廉姆斯说。“酷并不会赢，绝对不会。你必须坚持基本原则，而我知道的基本原则之一就是避开那些比你了解得多的人。”．.．“做正确的事很酷，”麦克米兰说。“我们必须做正确的事。这是我们要对彼此做出的承诺。 We’re not gonna be perfect, but we’re gonna try and do right all the time. We’re gonna appreciate what we have, where we live and we’re gonna appreciate and respect our parents." ------------------------- In related news, McMillan and Williams waged a two-coach race for slowest-paced team in the NBA last season. McMillan prevailed, with the Blazers finishing No. 30 in pace, while Williams' Hornets had to settle for No. 29. It's never, ever too early to drill unnecessary turnovers or a desire to push tempo out of youngsters. Milking the shot clock might not be cool but it's the right thing to do. -- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com |推特