BUFF Mamba Mentality
This is something I have been wondering for a long time.
Q: Does the Commissioner have the right to request certain players to improve certain skills or make changes to their playing style if it is for the best interests of B.U.F.F.?
First of all, Yes, I know this is a recreational league. We are playing just for fun, exercise, stress relief and for the love of basketball.
However, as Commissioner it is my duty to try to put forth the best basketball product I can. Without skilled and compatible players we cannot attract and keep high quality players.
I consider everyone who "makes the cut" as my friend, which sometimes makes roster decisions difficult. (Guys who are aloof, poor communicators and unreliable....well, let's just say might be short timers.)
So back to my question, like I said, everyone who gets invited back to play are "nice guys" and I enjoy chatting with you at the games, but sometimes I wish some players could improve their shooting, pass more, shoot more, improve your conditioning, learn a little bit more about the game (BBall IQ), etc....I would like everyone to be able to contribute in one way or another. I try not to have players that no one wants on their team.
I know we are all busy people, executives, business men, family men, active singles, etc. But I know there are guys in B.U.F.F. who play several times per week, practice shooting, workout, run, etc. I have found that my S.C.O.R.E. shootaround sessions with a few friends are a fun way to get some regular exercise and work on my game at the same time. I'm not saying everyone is in need of improvements, actually very few. Most of our players are very skilled, have high BBall IQs, and know how to play winning basketball.
But I do believe in developing players, especially the younger ones. I like to see players who try to improve and have that professional attitude. But do I have the right to ask you to work on your game? Part of me says that if you have the "passion" for the game I wouldn't need to tell you. But what if playing in BUFF is just "something to do" to get some exercise and you really aren't that into basketball? One thing I do know is that as Commissioner I do have the authority to not invite a player who "isn't a good fit".
I would rather stick my neck out and ask a player I like to please work on "this or that" than to overlook them the following year when I send out the Letters of Intent. Wouldn' t you?
Ask yourself, are you a shooting guard who can't shoot? Are you a point guard who can't dribble? Do your opponents dare you to shoot? Do they drop off you so they can double team guys like SteveT, Nick, Lucas, etc? Do you have trouble keeping up with the flow of the game?
There are players that I tell myself, "I gotta have him in B.U.F.F." and then there are players I tell myself, "if only he could shoot better, hustle more or move without the ball more" or "if only he had more game experience", etc...
Some guys have skills that overcome the minor shortcomings in their game. For example they are great passers, great rebounders, great defenders, set great screens or have a super high BBall IQ....Guys I must have in B.U.F.F. ("Gotta Haves")!
B.U.F.F. is built around passionate players, people who take pride in their games. People who care if they played bad and are willing to do something about it. People who love basketball and like to have fun playing in B.U.F.F.
Thanks
This is something I have been wondering for a long time.
Q: Does the Commissioner have the right to request certain players to improve certain skills or make changes to their playing style if it is for the best interests of B.U.F.F.?
First of all, Yes, I know this is a recreational league. We are playing just for fun, exercise, stress relief and for the love of basketball.
However, as Commissioner it is my duty to try to put forth the best basketball product I can. Without skilled and compatible players we cannot attract and keep high quality players.
I consider everyone who "makes the cut" as my friend, which sometimes makes roster decisions difficult. (Guys who are aloof, poor communicators and unreliable....well, let's just say might be short timers.)
So back to my question, like I said, everyone who gets invited back to play are "nice guys" and I enjoy chatting with you at the games, but sometimes I wish some players could improve their shooting, pass more, shoot more, improve your conditioning, learn a little bit more about the game (BBall IQ), etc....I would like everyone to be able to contribute in one way or another. I try not to have players that no one wants on their team.
I know we are all busy people, executives, business men, family men, active singles, etc. But I know there are guys in B.U.F.F. who play several times per week, practice shooting, workout, run, etc. I have found that my S.C.O.R.E. shootaround sessions with a few friends are a fun way to get some regular exercise and work on my game at the same time. I'm not saying everyone is in need of improvements, actually very few. Most of our players are very skilled, have high BBall IQs, and know how to play winning basketball.
But I do believe in developing players, especially the younger ones. I like to see players who try to improve and have that professional attitude. But do I have the right to ask you to work on your game? Part of me says that if you have the "passion" for the game I wouldn't need to tell you. But what if playing in BUFF is just "something to do" to get some exercise and you really aren't that into basketball? One thing I do know is that as Commissioner I do have the authority to not invite a player who "isn't a good fit".
I would rather stick my neck out and ask a player I like to please work on "this or that" than to overlook them the following year when I send out the Letters of Intent. Wouldn' t you?
Ask yourself, are you a shooting guard who can't shoot? Are you a point guard who can't dribble? Do your opponents dare you to shoot? Do they drop off you so they can double team guys like SteveT, Nick, Lucas, etc? Do you have trouble keeping up with the flow of the game?
There are players that I tell myself, "I gotta have him in B.U.F.F." and then there are players I tell myself, "if only he could shoot better, hustle more or move without the ball more" or "if only he had more game experience", etc...
Some guys have skills that overcome the minor shortcomings in their game. For example they are great passers, great rebounders, great defenders, set great screens or have a super high BBall IQ....Guys I must have in B.U.F.F. ("Gotta Haves")!
B.U.F.F. is built around passionate players, people who take pride in their games. People who care if they played bad and are willing to do something about it. People who love basketball and like to have fun playing in B.U.F.F.
Thanks