For the first time in several weeks, tensions seem to be easing between James Harden and the Houston Rockets. While rumors claimed he didn’t want to play with the new manager Stephen Silas, the speeches are now more calm.
He’s doing a good job. He’s very confident when he draws systems and knows how to place guys. ” James Harden
Obviously, the tactician is delighted to have succeeded in convincing the franchise player of his team.
It means a lot when a player says such things, especially when you are a new head coach. A lot of the things I do are things I believe in, because I’ve seen them before. It’s very gratifying to have feedback like his or that of other players. I’m happy about it. It’s always good to hear positive things from your players about the way you do things. Me, I try to stay in an even mood. Whether we’re on a two-win or two-loss streak, I try to stay the same. ” Stephen Silas
With the situation in Houston and the many absences (John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon, Chris Clemons, Ben McLemoreetc.) Silas must be given even more credit. He, for the moment, does with what he has, and despite the first two defeats of his team, he does not sport so badly.
That’s a lot of absences, but I’m focusing on what I can control, on the guys in the locker room. It’s the plans we make in training, it’s the preparation. It shows that we have to continue to adapt this season and how important this ability will be. The other things that are going on I can’t really control. I’m not going to say that I don’t care or think about it, but those things, I can’t help it. ” Stephen Silas
P.J. Tucker for his part also seems convinced by the ways of doing the new coach.
He has a good frame of mind, but also has the character you expect from a coach. He’s always been cool and calm as he constantly is. He made us understand what he wanted us to do and how to do it. He’s like a coach / player. ” PJ Tucker
In any case, for the moment, the objectives of this team of the Rockets, remain rather vague.
We want to play well. We want to win. We hope to stop doing performances like the one we did against Denver. We have to learn from it, mature, and move on from there. It’s already great to hear that the structuring and communication are good. I just have to keep going in that direction. ” Stephen Silas
Now let’s see if this good atmosphere will reign over time in Houston. In any case, Silas, has already shown some proof with his new workforce, and given the situation of the team, we can only underline this aspect. For a rookie coach, the situation was not the simplest and yet, he approaches it with calm and serenity. Let’s hope for him that the first victory will come quickly so that the good atmosphere can continue.
Via USA Today
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