The triangle offense has over 11 rings (I say over 11 because the lakers ran it in the early 70s when they got Wilt and just about every successful coach has incorporated its priniciples into their offensive approach. heck, even Pat Riley used elements of it). The triangle is ingrained in basketball much like the motion, pick n roll, high low and so on. Brian Shaw just wants to run it a majority of the time which is no different than other coaches who want to run motion the majority of the time or something else.

What? There are very few jobs that require a high degree of intelligence and/or education that even come close to paying 1/4 to 1/2 of the NBA rookie minimum.

I have a very high IQ, with very little occupational “success,” and if I had the tools to play in the NBA I would certainly give that a chance. People are endowed with different skills and traits in life, and intelligence is often just as much a function of genetics and good luck as being tall, strong, and fast. I would never begrudge anyone for getting the most out of his natural abilities.

Besides, if you want a “real job” of intelligence and have the opportunity, you can always play ball 8-10 years and stockpile your cash and go to grad or professional school at age 30-32.

Brian Shaw deserves a chance to bring back the Triangle offense, though Brian needs to mix it up more than Phil did with other offensive schemes. The NBA needs smarter players who can figure it out as well.