The coaching staff doesn't seem to be capable of the concept of discovery even when it plays out right in front of their eyes. I am still STUNNED that after the Warriors win without Harden where we started the big front court (Capela/Faried/Tucker), MDA inexplicably abandoned that within a week without any explanation. When we stupidly play Faried at center, it's a total disaster. DREB% for those rotations are atrocious, one even under 60%! On the other hand, when Faried is playing PF paired up with Capela, our net rating is +18.7 with a DREB% of 76.8% (would be #1 in the league). When Faried is paired up with Nene, we have a ridiculous net rating of +27.4 and a DREB% of 80%! These are small samples obviously, but you'd think an observant coaching staff would keep trying something that seemed to be working.
agree 100% plus fariied was awesome putting it on the floor and finishing at the rim if they leave him open or if opponent is overcommited to closing out
House, Faried and rivers may demand 2 or 3 years contracts. They walk in July if MDA gives them a lot of minutes. In summer 2020, 5 players salaries are 126 million (if Gordon gets extension). Add 6 million for House, where is tax room for 9 remaining roster spots? In summer 2020, 4 players salaries for 76ers are 126 million.