Derek
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I think you’re taking a post, that wasn’t even a quote from Beilein, too literally.1) Because it may mean you're ignoring some prodigious talents who can't "dribble, pass, shoot, and drive." Rather than simply drafting the best talent available and figuring out how to best utilize those talents within a system that you adjust to fit the talent, you're instead constantly searching for players who fit a pre-determined system, and rejecting those who don't. Even if the available players who can do a little bit of everything aren't actually as good as other guys who are available. So you pass up guys like Jokic, Gobert, and Vucevic. Klay Thompson had poor handles for an SG, rarely drove, and really wasn't much of a passer either. Giannis is a crappy shooter.
2) It also has no mention at all of players who can defend. Very college-like to worry only about offense, and count on your defensive system to be good enough regardless of your defensive talent.
Because you're never going to be able to get that -- nobody ever does. Even GSW at their greatest didn't have that. A good coach is going to want some players who can't do all those things, will figure out how to best take advantage of the talents they do possess, and will want to hang on to them. The idea that we're going to reject players who don't fit Beilein's particular vision of what amounts to positionless basketball is foolish to me because it inevitably will lead to overlooking some more talented players.
He’s proven over the years that he is quite apt at fitting his system to the talent he has. There’s nothing wrong with him preferring to have an unpredictable offensive attack where all 5 guys can beat you.
As for the defensive comment, it wasn’t even a Beilein quote! The guy has always been a good defensive coach known for adjusting his defensive style to fit his personnel.
Every coach should be striving to develop their players to excel at all aspects of the game. So, why shouldn’t they also push to acquire guys that already have those skills?
It doesn’t mean he can’t or won’t coach guys who don’t possess all those skills. It’s just something you strive for. Ex. His PG last year, who was also his best player, is an AWFUL shooter. It didn’t stop Michigan from being one of the most efficient offenses in the NCAA last year though.
I don’t think we really disagree here. I just thinking you’re taking the idea way too literally. Again, that wasn’t even a quote from Beilein that you’re breaking down.