Open Practice Today
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I went to this. It was very interesting as my last experience with a basketball practice was 35 years ago when I was playing high school hoops.
It was high energy throughout and all the guys were really engaged. They spend equal time running offense and defensive schemes. As someone who thinks they know basketball, I was basically clueless about why coaches were getting aggravated when they did. High level precision I guess is what they are working towards because I saw nothing wrong half the time they were annoyed. The “first” team was definitely a little more fluid and crisp. Was also impressed by the coordination of all the support staff (seemed like 10 or so managers) and the “practice” players also work very hard and are probably very talented in their own regard.
The atleticism up and down the roster is incredible. Hurley and the coaches definitely ride them hard. I had to laugh as when one of the teams (gray team) had to run steps right by me one of the guys let out a common expletive (which coaches were consistemtly doing) as he ran by some kids and then quickly apologized.
Really interesting experience overall.
It was high energy throughout and all the guys were really engaged. They spend equal time running offense and defensive schemes. As someone who thinks they know basketball, I was basically clueless about why coaches were getting aggravated when they did. High level precision I guess is what they are working towards because I saw nothing wrong half the time they were annoyed. The “first” team was definitely a little more fluid and crisp. Was also impressed by the coordination of all the support staff (seemed like 10 or so managers) and the “practice” players also work very hard and are probably very talented in their own regard.
The atleticism up and down the roster is incredible. Hurley and the coaches definitely ride them hard. I had to laugh as when one of the teams (gray team) had to run steps right by me one of the guys let out a common expletive (which coaches were consistemtly doing) as he ran by some kids and then quickly apologized.
Really interesting experience overall.
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One of my friends went. Who was invited? My friend isn't a high roller donor but has very good seats that I'm sure cost a lot.
He was very impressed with Abraham. Said he thinks Abraham is the best athlete on the team.
Similar comments on the intensity and pace of practice. Said they went for a little over 2 hours and it was nonstop.
Didn't look like Hurley is changing the starting lineup but Ross was on the blue team (starters) as the 6th player.
One time Hurley collapsed and laid down on the court in exasperation when the players did something wrong.
We pretty much saw all this in that video that went with an interview with that guy (Graham something?) a month or two ago.
He was very impressed with Abraham. Said he thinks Abraham is the best athlete on the team.
Similar comments on the intensity and pace of practice. Said they went for a little over 2 hours and it was nonstop.
Didn't look like Hurley is changing the starting lineup but Ross was on the blue team (starters) as the 6th player.
One time Hurley collapsed and laid down on the court in exasperation when the players did something wrong.
We pretty much saw all this in that video that went with an interview with that guy (Graham something?) a month or two ago.