Why are the coaches in college always standing up yelling at the players from the floor much more than coaches in NBA? (NCAA, playoff)
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I don't watch basketball much, but I have noticed that in college basketball, the coaches are almost always out of their chair yelling at the players giving them instructions from the floor while the game is being played, but when I watch the NBA, the coaches are mostly in their chairs and silent for the most part even when the game is close and coming to an end.
I don't watch basketball much, but I have noticed that in college basketball, the coaches are almost always out of their chair yelling at the players giving them instructions from the floor while the game is being played, but when I watch the NBA, the coaches are mostly in their chairs and silent for the most part even when the game is close and coming to an end.
Why is this?
I think NBA coaches kind of give suggestions a lot of the time. The players make more than the coach and nearly all have egos the size of Alaska. These coaches walk a fine line in getting across what they want.
College coaches simply have a LOT more clout and are respected by their players a great deal more.
I don't watch basketball much, but I have noticed that in college basketball, the coaches are almost always out of their chair yelling at the players giving them instructions from the floor while the game is being played, but when I watch the NBA, the coaches are mostly in their chairs and silent for the most part even when the game is close and coming to an end.
Why is this?
Several reasons I would guess. College players are students, NBA players are professionals. College players get less practice time and are less experienced than pro players. They need a lot more instructions while the game is going on. Another reason is NBA coaches are much more low key now. They simply don't talk to the players that way anymore.
College coaches who are preparing or are in the NCAA tournament know that every game is an elimination situation, so the individual games in college hoops can be a lot more important. You may only have that situation in the NBA once per playoff series.
NBA players have egos, but they still want competent instruction, positive leadership, and mutual respect. College coaches are definitely in control of things and that intensity is seen in the games.
An NBA coach makes his bread by convincing millionaires to play defense for 48 minutes a night and figuring out rotations and match-ups. The second is most important come play-off time when teams will exploit match-ups over and over and over if you don't sub the weak player out (looking at you, Doc Rivers......)
College coaches are teachers, recruiters, the face of the franchise, salaried, and much older than the college kids, who rotate through the program every 4 years at most. It is a different power dynamic.
Last edited by westsideboy; 04-02-2023 at 08:50 PM..
I would think the extra time on the shot clock and slower players allows time for the point/team to listen to the coach and try to do what they are told
An NBA coach makes his bread by convincing millionaires to play defense for 48 minutes a night and figuring out rotations and match-ups. The second is most important come play-off time when teams will exploit match-ups over and over and over if you don't sub the weak player out (looking at you, Doc Rivers......)
College coaches are teachers, recruiters, the face of the franchise, salaried, and much older than the college kids, who rotate through the program every 4 years at most. It is a different power dynamic.
NBA coaches would guarantee a short career by yelling at their players like they're in college. These players make too much money to be yelled at like that. Some players that are at the end of the bench have to listen more than the starters since they aren't making as much money. I think end of bench players (13th to 15th man), on average, make 500k. Depending on time in the league.
What nba coaches sit? Most stand from what I’ve seen. Few exceptions are I know Popovich sits at times during the first quarter. Kerr also but that’s all I can think of. Doc Rivers sat at times during the first quarter last night. Those 3 have plenty of rings between them though so they must be doing something right. Ive never seen Bucks coach Bud sit, even with a bad ankle that he hobbles around on all game. I wish he was less intense.
I think NBA coaches observe more during the start of games and let the game develop then make changes. NBA coaches are dealing with pros, not 19 year olds who need more hand holding.
Last edited by everwinter; 04-03-2023 at 08:20 AM..
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