Pelicans were able to retain assistant Jarron Collins, who was a finalist for Pistons HC job and now land Borrego as associate HC. Borrego chose Pelicans over several opportunities elsewhere to be the top assistant.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 3, 2023
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06-03-2023, 04:58 PMPelicanidaePels hire Borrego
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06-03-2023, 05:09 PMPelicanidae
Borrego has history with Willie Green.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) June 3, 2023
Borrego was an assistant in New Orleans from 2010-12 - which overlapped with Green’s one season in 10-11.
Borrego was also an assistant and interim head coach in Orlando during 2014-15 where Green spent his final season as a player. https://t.co/xIqiixKgIS
Can confirm Woj. Pelicans are adding James Borrego as associate head coach. Jarron Collins, who oversaw defense last season, coming back too. Willie Green’s staff getting stronger.
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06-03-2023, 05:24 PMSilverfoxxWhat's your thoughts?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae
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06-03-2023, 06:01 PMDroopyDawg
Doesn't matter who's offensive philosophy we use we need to (relatively) consistently make open shots.
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06-03-2023, 06:11 PMPelicanidaeWell, going into the off-season I think most of us agreed that other than the training staff/health situation, the biggest area of focus in terms of staffing/coaching was offensive - the defense was good last year regardless of our injuries, it was fine all year. So bringing in Borrego, who is widely regarded as a good offensive mind, is a good step forward in that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverfoxx
He's also had several years of HC experience and many other years as an assistant so hopefully he brings a little bit more experience to the staff and might be able to help Green with some of his dodgy rotations/substitutions, though we'll see how far that goes.
Combine this with the Nelson move, I think the biggest thing to takeaway is that Griff wasn't just blowing smoke in the interviews at the end of the season when he said things weren't going well and needed change. He obviously believes that and is open to actually making attempts to fix things.That's a positive, I think. -
06-03-2023, 07:04 PMmsusousaphone
Lol at Christian Clark Confirming the news from Woj like he's more official.....
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06-03-2023, 10:00 PMPelicanidae
Under James Borrego, the Charlotte Hornets finished in the top 10 in 3PA in 3 of 4 seasons. In his final season, 21-22, CHA was top 10 in Pts, ORT, Pace, 3PA, and 3P%. He wants to move the basketball. #Pelicans #nba #hitpsports pic.twitter.com/zk464qS6VZ
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06-03-2023, 10:01 PMPelicanidae
James Borrego bring us the gift of actually shooting 3s and running stuff to open up Trey Murphy, please I beg of you
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06-03-2023, 10:01 PMRaisingTheBar
I mean outside of his history here, is this a good move?
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06-03-2023, 10:04 PMPelicanidaeBiggest problem this team has had outside of health is that our offense is predictable and outdated.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaisingTheBar
Borrego was the HC of a team that ran a profoundly modern offense and had success in that field.
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06-03-2023, 10:58 PMPELICANSFANIt is hilarious. I guess he wants so badly to be relevant.Quote:
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06-03-2023, 11:15 PMramsters60yep, and a very, very good hire in my opinion.... just need to keep from moving while setting many screens....Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelicanidae