Reported 4 months ago
Jason Kidd, current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, shed light on why the partnership between Kristaps Porzingis and the team didn't reach its full potential. Kidd mentioned that under Rick Carlisle's coaching style in Dallas, Porzingis was mostly utilized on the perimeter shooting 3-pointers, leading to inefficiency. In contrast, in Boston under coach Joe Mazzulla, Porzingis excelled in the post-up game, becoming one of the league's top post-up players and improving his scoring efficiency. By adjusting Porzingis' role, Celtics maximized his strengths and contributed to their success in the NBA Finals.
Source: YAHOO