A Bad Fit: The Jonathan Kuminga $tory

Benching one of your best players before the start of a playoff run when your team is trying to win a championship is... weird. So when Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga on the very last game of the regular season, was... he... a.... weirdo? We use that microscopic coaching decision to discuss the evolution of NBA coaching, team dynamics, vibes, money, and more.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Playoff Anticipation01:05 Grizzlies' Playoff Performance04:34 Assessing the Grizzlies' Core Players06:50 The Unpredictability of the NBA10:02 Oklahoma City's Future14:00 Building a Championship Team16:57 Coaching Dynamics in the NBA19:57 The Evolution of NBA Coaching22:58 Shifting Dynamics in Player-Coach Relationships26:00 The Rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder30:08 Warriors vs. Thunder: A Clash of Generations34:00 Lakers and Timberwolves: Da fuck happened?39:38 Timberwolves' Future and Expectations40:55 Long-Term Planning in the NBA42:49 Oklahoma City's Strategic Advantage44:49 Kuminga's Bench Situation and Development49:02 Warriors' Draft Decisions and Player Development52:06 The Alchemy of Team Success55:58 Closing Thoughts on NBA StrategiesMore:basketballweather.substack.comTikTok: basketballweatherIG: allen_landver