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Message: [QUOTE="Bone Dog, post: 5298763, member: 12088"] I merely meant that the distinction between "half court offense" and "pressing" is not completely representative of the offensive/defensive options Geno employs. This was because I was struck by your remark that [INDENT=2]"Geno focuses on the half court offense as he is committed that this is what wins titles in March/April so he will not start pressing the whole game to get more shots."[/INDENT] [B]I was attempting to agree with you and offer support[/B] for your position by noting a distinction that others will see too, namely that the transition offense is not the same as using a pressing defense to get more shots, nor is it simply the same as a half-court offense. I assumed that you were aware of this and merely didn't feel like mentioning it at that moment. Also, just to be clear, I specifically said I didn't think this would generate more shot opportunities in itself. You could gather this from my closing remark: [INDENT=2]"Yes, this means lots of transition opportunities, and that can produce quick scores. But the careful defense also encourages the 'extra pass' offense which isn't simply about quick scores."[/INDENT] [INDENT=2][/INDENT] My overall point was that even though the transition game is central to Geno's thinking, and sometimes tends to speed up the game, it would not by itself lead to more shot opportunities or a higher points per game average. To achieve that would probably require a different sort of change, like (for example) not always seeking the "extra pass." This is what agreeing with you looks like. I noted the validity of your analysis -- and even praised you for it -- and offered an extension of your primary point. Naturally, I was taken aback by your prickly response in which you insinuated that there was something spurious about my comment. In future, try to err on the side of generosity in your reading of my posts, and I will do the same. [/QUOTE]

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