10-21-2006, 01:34 PM
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Speaking of getting a new offensive system
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LEVELAND - After 40 years of coaching, Hank Egan has come to believe certain fundamental truths exist in basketball, especially in dealing with pros. The Cavaliers' most senior assistant coach took them into deep consideration in offseason meetings with head coach Mike Brown as they set out to add some life to the team's offense. The changes Egan and Brown instituted have largely reflected it.
``I can like the offense and (the media) can like the offense,'' Egan said. ``But if the players don't like it and believe in it, you don't stand a chance.''
The Cavs considered several opinions from the Cavs' leaders when making the adjustments, which add more movement and continuity to the basic sets installed last season. So far the returns from the populace have been nothing but positive, which is showing during preseason games and practices.
``I think everybody is embracing it,'' said Larry Hughes, who openly said he didn't think last season's basic principles took advantage of his talents. ``We really get a chance to get some player movement, guys are not standing around so much. To make cuts and get defenses moving will be good for us.''
There are several goals within the new system. One is to get quick players the ball while moving to the basket, which is a facet specifically aimed at getting more out of Hughes and also complements the Cavs other main cogs. Another is to get more action in the post, be it guards or big men actually getting the ball near the basket.
Players who are routinely guarded by smaller defenders, LeBron James and Donyell Marshall for example, have been getting the ball much more in the post.
The new system has also taken advantage of the versatile players the Cavs have on their roster because many of them can play multiple positions to force matchup problems for other teams.
The direct result in the preseason is that the Cavs are shooting at a higher percentage and being more efficient. They are shooting 47 percent and averaging 22 assists per game even though the front line has usually just been playing a half. Last season the team shot 44 percent and averaged 19 assists per game.
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