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27. Minnesota Timberwolves

New coach Kurt Rambis currently has the Timberwolves running the Triangle Offense. To run the Triangle Offense well, you need great wing players that can pass, cut and spot up for open jumpers from anywhere on the floor. The Minnesota Timberwolves' wing players are Damien Wilkins, Corey Brewer and Sasha Pavlovic. Watching them try to execute the Triangle Offense is kind of like watching a carpenter try to fix your computer. Maybe he can figure it out, but why even ask him to?

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Couldn't agree more

I don’t know why Kahn and Rambis were/are so set on installing this offense that is so ill-suited to our roster. It seems to me that, while instituting an offensive system is necessary for the future of the team, it must be done within the context of acknowledging the players on the current roster and tailoring that offensive scheme to their strengths. I also don’t get why, if this offense is so great, it has only really been run by teams with the two most dynamic wing players in basketball history. The NBA, like the NFL and every other sport, is a copycat league and teams seem to emulate what is successful within reason. But are other teams running the triangle? And if not, given the need for dynamic wing play and our lack of personnel capable of running it, why are the wolves the only team trying to make it work ? I still don’t really understand the direction of this team…

by WMCL on Dec 14, 2009 11:29 AM CST reply actions  

George Karl has a point

If you read the NYT article (like is in the post below) George Karl comments on one reason why the Triangle has not been widely adopted.

Although it’s a simple offense it takes awhile to learn.

Bottom line, in a league with virtually no patience, where patience is seldom encouraged and rarely rewarded, it makes sense that coaches would not take the time to install the triangle.

I’d also note that Rambis seems to like the teaching aspect of the triangle. By learning the triangle he think he’s expanding the games of his players. It encourages them to see the court and pass the ball. So, he’s thinking longer term here rather than short term.

Let’s hope his patience is rewarded.

by littleboxes on Dec 14, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions  

The installation of the offense is not for the benefit of Pavlovic and Wilkins.

by PoohRubio on Dec 14, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions  

patience… this off season we’ll get us some wings and it’ll be easier to incorporate them if the others are already used to playing the system.

Official Kahn/Rambis band-wagon rider since 2009

by Wim (Belgium) on Dec 14, 2009 11:56 AM CST reply actions  

An additional Point

(pun intended)
If you plan on running the Triangle you stock up on wings – not PGs, because thier value is greatly reduced except as shooters, which most aren’t naturally equipped to be.
You MUST have a stud wing to make it work.

So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii

by lietothegirls on Dec 14, 2009 3:17 PM CST reply actions  

I think the most important thing

isn’t so much the position as everyone in the triangle should be able to shoot fairly well. The basic premise of the triangle is to be able to pass and shoot well. The system is designed to work the ball via passing to find a guy with an open higher percentage shot. If you have a PG like Wall who is a good shooter, it doesn’t matter that he plays point instead of SG or SF. Remember, that the only reason the triangle is used in LA is because Phil has always had good shooters on his team ala Kobe, Jordan, Pippen, etc. and he had the job stability and a fairly consistent cast. It take a lot of time to teach players how to play. Fans are too impatient, so even though it may be the best system in the long run, most coaches never get there.

What the wolves are going to try to do is give Rambis enough time to teach the players without him feeling any pressure to win now.

by TheEvilProfessor on Dec 14, 2009 3:34 PM CST up reply actions  

wings

It was difficult to stock up on dynamic wing players in the 2009 draft. The draft was deep in PGs, so it made sense to grab point guards. No sense in reaching for a wing in 2009 even if they knew they wanted one.

by littleboxes on Dec 14, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions  

They got it wrong with Brewer

Corey gets the triangle, and he executes it almost perfectly. He just can’t finish any of the shots it gives him.

by Oceanary on Dec 14, 2009 3:40 PM CST reply actions  

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