Iavaroni Joins Clippers Coaching Staff
by Steve Perrin on Jul 17, 2010 7:06 PM PDT
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PrintHolly MacKenzie of The Score reports that Marc Iavaroni, an assistant with the Raptors last season, a head coach for a season in Memphis, and one of Mike D'Antoni's top assistants at the inception of 'Seven Seconds or Less' in Phoenix, will be joining coach Vinny Del Negro's nascent coaching star in LA.
I spoke briefly with GM Neil Olshey during half time of the Clippers-Spurs summer league game, and he's excited about Iavaroni. A former power forward in the league, Olshey pointed to his prior work with Amare Stoudemire and Andrea Bargnani.
On the surface, it appears that the Clippers may be going with an "offensive coordinator" (Iavaroni), "defensive coordinator" (Demopolous) approach. (As far as I know, Demopolous' situation remains officially up in the air, but as we've discussed before, it's hard to imagine the guy running the summer league team not winding up on the staff when all is said and done.) Demopolous has a reputation from college and in Portland as a defensive guru; Iavaroni cut his teeth in the most inventive offensive system to hit the NBA in years. Iavaroni had a tough time trying to translate D'Antnoi's system to a less talented team in Memphis. But it should be noted that, if he was responsible for Toronto's offense last season, they were a very efficient offensive team. It was their league worst defense that was their downfall.
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offense/defense, plus vinny doing the motivating. hopefully it works out.
The clips seem to be building a great coaching staff to help VDN
I think having a strong bench will be especially important with such a young team.
LeBron or Bust !!!!
I think this assistant tandem will be way more effective than the one VDN had in Chicago
Looking forward to some exciting offensive schemes (finally!)
by Raining Buckets on Jul 17, 2010 11:50 PM PDT reply actions
This sounds really awesome! Very solid approach
…But can anyone let me know if this is the norm: an offense specialist and a defense specialist as assistants. I normally think of assistants as “guys holding the clipboard”…guys just trying to help, stay in the nba, a few guys here or there cutting there teeth….not really right hand men
by Takebb909 on Jul 18, 2010 12:13 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Well the C's had Thibodeau for defense
the Lakers and Bulls had Tex Winters for offense so I think it is actually pretty common. Although I think it is rare to have both a defensive specialist and an offensive specialist.
LeBron or Bust !!!!
by bestclipfan on Jul 18, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Assistants usually have different roles.
In the NFL, we would call them offensive or defensive coordinators, line coach, qb coach, etc. In the NBA, we have assistants that act as offensive/defensive gurus & specialists, big men coaches, shooting coaches, etc.
In the past our coaches have focused on:
Dean Demopoulos – (Zone) Defense
Marc Iavaroni – Defense/Big Men
Dave Severns – Player Development
Demopoulos and McMillian used 4 variations of the zone depending on the opposing team’s offensive personnel (i.e. post or perimeter-oriented). Having 2 coaches that can provide defensive input should be great for the team and give us the ability to keep opposing teams guessing.
Del Negro said he’s still deciding on how the roles are assigned. Although Iavaroni’s focus has been on defense, Toronto was awful defensively last season. I don’t think it was as much him as it was player personnel. We want to play an uptempo offense and Iavaroni has experience in that area as well from his days under D’Antoni, so it’s very possible that he’ll contribute to some of those schemes also.
I’m hoping the last assistant will be another offensive guy (X’s & O’s).
by Lawler 4ever on Jul 18, 2010 3:15 AM PDT up reply actions
You would think so, but it's supposed to Defense.
On another board, Raptor fans were criticizing him for his defense as the team came in 30th for Defensive efficiency. I went to go Google and typed in “Marc Iavaroni Offensive Specialist” and it said, Did you mean “Marc Iavaroni Defensive Specialist”
I went on to read some articles and interviews and they all pointed toward him being a defensive guy. The thing about the defensive rating and points allowed is that they are a reflection of not only the coach, but of the player personnel. While Phoenix was known as an offensive team, they had defensive rankings of 17th, 16th and 13th when he was an assistant there. They have been 16th, 26th and 23rd since he left. Toronto was made up of a bunch of Euro’s that weren’t exactly known for their defense. We have a few guys that are capable defenders on their own, and could be much better if we have a good defensive scheme in place for the entire team.
by Lawler 4ever on Jul 18, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I got the same impression
Here are some links that talks about him as a defensive guy. I like the signing as a “big man” and as general assistant coach. Add one offensive specialist and David Joerger to the coaching staff and I’ll be really happy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254891-toronto-raptors-a-complete-coaching-changeover
hmm
well call him coach macaroni
Even the Clippers, those longtime losers, thought they could be a player this summer.
This Coaching Staff
Is already far more superior than what Coach Dunleavy ever had. I would even rank it higher than Coach Del Negro’s previous staff in Chicago, which included Del Harris and Bernie Bickerstaff. I’m very compelled to see how all these different coaching styles will mesh with one another.
I’m interested to see how would Dwane Casey’s staff look like if we hired him instead.
by vaughtfromhisspot on Jul 18, 2010 6:21 PM PDT reply actions
Oh well lost the last game
but I don’t mind losing at the buzzer when the shot was a prayer. It is a little concerning how often the clips SL team lost rather large leads however Warren, Aminu, and Bledose all looked good. Warren looked really good driving in the lane and finishing, Aminu’s jump shot is looking pretty good, and Bledsoe made some really nice plays and kept his TO’s down other then the last one which was a charge after making a nice pass out to Warren which probably cost them the game.
LeBron or Bust !!!!
Interesting signature you got there
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
Yeah I will probably chagne it soon
it was meant to be ironic and slightly sarcastic….
LeBron or Bust !!!!
Would you still have wanted him now?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
That was the Rhino...
although his name wasn’t mentioned in the closing credits.
by Shawn H on Jul 18, 2010 9:58 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Whatever happened to in griffin we trust?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
he was one of my favorite clips fans.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
Ok changed it
even threw in a quote from a citizen for good measure
"baron doesn’t need electricity, he generates power from the BEARD"
Worlock
Have any of these guys coached T-Mac?
It getting better everyday or my optimistic self thinks so. Does VDN, Demopoulos, Iavaroni , or Severns have any known history with Tracy McGrady?
Not to my knowledge.
Closest that I could come up with is that Severns worked under Tim Grover at Attack Athletics a couple years back. McGrady started working out with Grover last year.
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