Zen master Phil Jackson is also a disciple, but his disciples are much worse than Popovich in terms of quality and quantity. Why is the apprenticeship system so different between these two male coaches? Let's analyze the reasons. Zen master's apprentices: let's talk about two representative figures. The first is Brian Shaw, Phil Jackson's assistant coach for many years, the man who is considered to know the Zen Master's system best. When Phil Jackson left the Lakers, many people thought Brian Shaw was the next coach, but the Lakers did not choose him. Then the Nuggets were leading a mess and soon after they were fired. Since then, they've been fired. Back to assistant coaches. The second was Fish Fisher, the Zen Master was the Knicks and Fisher was the Kings head coach, but everyone knows the Knicks have been guilt tripped and Fisher is inactive and over.
Popovich's apprentices: the first, Steve Kerr. Not good enough to lead his team to five straight Final Fours and three championships, making him one of the most sought-after coaches in the league. When the Hawks coaching, the second Budenholzer, coaching in the Hawks when the team's record to the first in the league, coaching the Bucks after the team is again a change of scenery, so that the letter brother off, coaching level has a reputation. There are still a lot of Popovich protégés out there, and they're all good. He really did a Popo product, must be good. The Zen Master doesn't deny that the triangle offense needs superstars, but it doesn't need superstars no matter which coach wins. After all these years, I've seen Larry Brown and the Pistons this past year. The Zen Master pauses and doesn't make timely calls, the player's name allows the player to adjust himself. It's the only one, not something a super giant can't do. Authorities are obsessed, and very few can accomplish self-regulation during a game. As a result, one gets the sense that the Zen Master remains more content with Jordan and the Sharks. Nothing comparable to Popo. I don't like Popovich though. A disciple of the Zen master and the old fish.
The triangle offense requires too high a player configuration. It has to be at the level of a single defender's ability to defend. It is also a point where you can attack and pass awareness. In other words, the triangle attack is the original already powerful lineup has changed to a higher level. On the contrary, a high level of the lineup does not equal a botched game. In reference to the Knicks, Anthony can hardly be counted on to play solo, but lacks the roles of Gasol and Pippen.