Did the Lakers get the better coach

[Ogaju]

Luke Walton is young, innovative, and energetic. Only a few years removed from playing in the NBA.

Steve Kerr is battling serious back issues from what was reported last night during the game. I don't know how he can do it, coach with chronic back pain issues. This has got to affect his energy, concentration, cognition, and temperament.

At this point last year Luke had the Warriors rolling, now they are 0-1.

Did the Lakers score the better coaching prospect here?

[alldaboston]

No. We don't even know if Walton can actually be a good coach. It wouldn't have been hard for just about any coach to lead that warriors team to the start they had last year.

[LatterDayCelticsfan]

Tis early in the season

[Snakehead]

It would help if Kerr could suit up and play C.

This is an overreaction.  Kerr won a title.

[Ogaju]

It would help if Kerr could suit up and play C.

This is an overreaction.  Kerr won a title.

True he did, but did you hear the report last night that he is in significant pain all day that the announcers claim has actually changed his disposition. That has got to have an effect on preparation and performance as a coach. Don't sell Walton short. I did last year, perhaps I was wrong.

[manl_lui]

No. We don't even know if Walton can actually be a good coach. It wouldn't have been hard for just about any coach to lead that warriors team to the start they had last year.

I think Walton deserves some credit for helping that Warriors team, but I do agree that it wouldn't be that hard but let's not take away from Walton.

With that said it would be interesting to see how he coach the Lakers after being Kerr's assistant and also like Kerr played under Phil Jackson for a number of years. I also would not overreact that he is a better coach than Brad. It'll be interesting to see Boston vs LA this year

two good coach and very young team.

[Donoghus]

I really could just copy & paste my "#hotsportstake" post to about half the threads on the board this morning.... 

[Snakehead]

It would help if Kerr could suit up and play C.

This is an overreaction.  Kerr won a title.

True he did, but did you hear the report last night that he is in significant pain all day that the announcers claim has actually changed his disposition. That has got to have an effect on preparation and performance as a coach. Don't sell Walton short. I did last year, perhaps I was wrong.

Walton has to prove it this year before I will say anything about him.

The back pain thing of course could be an issue but I think it's clear Kerr is a good coach.

[Surferdad]

Yet another thread built on one game.

[Ogaju]

actually this is based on all the games Walton won last year, and the reality of Kerr's back problem. It is actually a goo thread to discuss the impact of spinal disability on concentration and cognition and the effect it has in high pressure cerebral jobs.

Does spinal injury induced chronic pain have an effect on more than just physical abilities?

I am more concerned about that angle than coaching knowledge or experience. Does Kerr's chronic pain affect his decision making abilities.

[bdm860]

Yet another thread built on one game.

The Durant experiment has failed, Warriors clearly don't have what it takes to get past the Spurs, let alone the Cavs.  They should look to rebuild while their players still have value and before they hit free agency and lose them for nothing.

I'd offer Bradley, Young, and a non-Brooklyn first for Curry.  Who says no?

 

[fairweatherfan]

Yet another thread built on one game.

The Durant experiment has failed, Warriors clearly don't have what it takes to get past the Spurs, let alone the Cavs.  They should look to rebuild while their players still have value and before they hit free agency and lose them for nothing.

I'd offer Bradley, Young, and a non-Brooklyn first for Curry.  Who says no?

 

How are they even going to have a chance to "get past" the Spurs when they're on a trajectory to miss the playoffs? 

[Snakehead]

actually this is based on all the games Walton won last year, and the reality of Kerr's back problem. It is actually a goo thread to discuss the impact of spinal disability on concentration and cognition and the effect it has in high pressure cerebral jobs.

Does spinal injury induced chronic pain have an effect on more than just physical abilities?

I am more concerned about that angle than coaching knowledge or experience. Does Kerr's chronic pain affect his decision making abilities.

Sounds like a question for a doctor.  Or maybe the smartest poster here: Larbrd.

[manl_lui]

Yet another thread built on one game.

The Durant experiment has failed, Warriors clearly don't have what it takes to get past the Spurs, let alone the Cavs.  They should look to rebuild while their players still have value and before they hit free agency and lose them for nothing.

I'd offer Bradley, Young, and a non-Brooklyn first for Curry.  Who says no?

 

How are they even going to have a chance to "get past" the Spurs when they're on a trajectory to miss the playoffs? 

well then, I guess we'll take Durant too , i mean they need as many assets as possible, I'd give them a BKN pick and Mickey and Jackson who are up and coming players , They go young and have multiple picks!

[arctic 3.0]

actually this is based on all the games Walton won last year, and the reality of Kerr's back problem. It is actually a goo thread to discuss the impact of spinal disability on concentration and cognition and the effect it has in high pressure cerebral jobs.

Does spinal injury induced chronic pain have an effect on more than just physical abilities?

I am more concerned about that angle than coaching knowledge or experience. Does Kerr's chronic pain affect his decision making abilities.

When my own back issues flare up they are both physically and mentally debilitating.