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Message: [QUOTE="dennismenace, post: 3869793, member: 6158"] I would venture that he frequently told them this. He clearly[B] communicated to them that he meant exactly what he said. Therefore, there was no confusion when it happened[/B]. He reinforced this to what some thought was extreme by calling timeouts sometimes in the first minute and hooking someone. I have noticed that this is an excellent way to manage almost any type of organization when the leadership is: a) Highly organized b) clearly communicates plans c) follows up immediately when the plan isn't being followed This isn't being "mean". It is meant as a reminder that this is a team (or other organization) and goals are to be respected by all because teamwork requires cooperation by all for all to succeed. He allowed a lot of latitude in situations where creative players needed to improvise if required to say get a shot off. Most of his players loved him because he wanted the best for them personally as well as the team. He was teaching life lessons as well as the sport. The older players used to reassure the younger players that when he was screaming at them it was because he wanted them to succeed and win. He was a one of a kind. Always kind of fascinated by his understudy days with Red Auerbach who did not seem to have the same demeanor but whose teams were highly disciplined and team oriented. Wish there was more written about that relationship. [/QUOTE]