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NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 2/7/12
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Anderson’s Efficiency; Indiana’s Advantage
Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson is one of the league's most efficient forwards: Coach Macri examines why. In addition, he looks at the way the Indiana Pacers score without a superstar. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 1/31/12
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 1/24/12
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Problematic Passing Prowess
Coach Macri examines what it is that separates great passers like Ricky Rubio from mediocre ones like Tyreke Evans or Brandon Jennings. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 1/17/12
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Rudy, Melo Should Watch Each Other
Coach Macri examines how Carmelo Anthony and Rudy Gay might be able to learn from one another while hypothesizing about John Wall's early season woes... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 1/10/12
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Rubio’s reads, Durant’s off-ball footwork
Ricky Rubio is showing a veteran's understanding as a rookie when it comes to dissecting defenses, and Kevin Durant has been abusing defenders with his footwork - before he catches the ball. Coach... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 1/3/12
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Blake Griffin’s New Moves & 76ers Defense
It looks like Blake Griffin is trying to add some shake to his game according to Coach Macri - is it working for him? Also, some thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers defensive execution. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 12/27/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Christmas Day Initial Impressions
On Christmas Day, the Miami HEAT showed outstanding conversion from defense to offense, while two players had different results using a step-hop finish... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 12/20/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Addition of Rip is Mixed Bag
In this week's Coach's Notebook, Coach Macri explains how Chicago adding Richard Hamilton is not a surefire success story and looks at Chris Paul's impact on the defensive end for the Clippers. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 12/13/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Thomas Robinson Making His Case
Coach Macri open his notebook to find thoughts on Kansas forward and top ten draft prospect Thomas Robinson as well as tips for prospects on valuing shot selection. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 12/06/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
UNC’s Kendall Marshall Intrigues
Coach Anthony Macri takes a closer look at North Carolina guard Kendall Marshall and tells what NBA coaches will be looking to do when training camps open. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 11/29/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 11/21/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Anthony Davis & Austin Rivers
Coach Macri shares some thoughts on potential lottery picks in Kentucky's Anthony Davis and Duke's Austin Rivers. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 11/14/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Possible First Time NBA All-Stars
What possible first-time selections could crash the NBA All-Star rosters for the 2011-12 season? Coach Macri takes a look... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 11/7/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Evaluating a Prospect’s Physical Gifts
In Part 4 of his series on evaluating potential talent, Coach Macri explores how to use measurements and data from the combine along with observation to judge a prospect's physical gifts... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 10/31/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Evaluating Player Skill Levels
In Part 3 of his series on evaluating potential talent, Coach Macri explores player skill sets and talent levels... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 10/24/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Evaluating Game Understanding
In Part 2 of his series on evaluating potential talent, Coach Macri examines aspects of offensive and defensive game understanding to look for in a prospect. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 10/17/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Potential NBA Talent (Part 1)
In this first part in a series on player evaluation, Coach Macri provides an overview of the interplay between advanced analytics and observation. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 10/10/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 10/3/2011
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Five Undervalued NBA Players
Coach Macri offers a starting five of undervalued, overlooked, or underrated players from around the NBA. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 9/26/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Worst NBA Free Agent Signings of 2010
If and when there is free agency before the 2011-12 season, teams will want to avoid mistakes like the three Coach Macri looks at here... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 9/19/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Tightening Up an NBA Player’s Handles
Coach Macri offers advice to basketball players of any position and at any level looking to tighten up their ball-handling... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 9/12/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Avoiding NBA Preseason Injuries
With a sliver of light at the end of the lockout tunnel, Coach Macri examines what players can do now to prevent potential injuries if they are called to a quick start to the... »Read More
Coach: Prepping an NBAer for Europe
Many NBA players are investigating their overseas options should the lockout continue. Should they prepare differently from a basketball perspective? Coach Macri investigates... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 8/29/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Structuring an NBA Coaching Staff
What can coaches do during this period of lockout uncertainty? How about improve their internal structure, processes, and communication? Coach Macri explains one potential approach. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 8/22/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach’s Notebook: NBA Player Prep Despite Lockout?
With no end to the lockout in sight, NBA players still need to prepare for a potential season. Coach Macri breaks down how... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 8/15/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Attacking Tips For Batum, Gallinari
Coach Macri adds an appendix to his offseason player development series, focusing on teaching players to attack after the catch-and-face. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 8/8/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach’s Notebook: Developing a Small Forward
The fifth and final installment by Coach Macri on offseason skill development by position - this time, the small forward position is broken down... »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 8/1/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Developing a Shooting Guard
The fourth in a series of articles on offseason player development, Coach Macri offers suggestions for working with today's multi-skilled shooting guards. »Read More
NBA Chat With Anthony Macri 7/25/11
Coach Anthony Macri is Director of Business Development and a Player Development Consultant for the Pro Training Center. Anthony works closely with NBA trainer David Thorpe, and writes the weekly Coach's Notebook column for... »Read More
Coach: Developing a Power Forward
The third in a series of articles on offseason player development, Coach Macri offers suggestions for working with today's modern power forwards. »Read More
Coach’s Notebook: Developing a Point Guard
The second in a series of articles on offseason player development, Coach Macri spends some time on how to work with a point guard. »Read More
Coach: Developing a Center
The first in a series of articles on offseason player development, Coach Macri spends some time on how to work with a center. »Read More
Coach: Reviewing The Draft
The Charlotte Bobcats managed to select both the biggest mystery of the draft in Bismack Biyombo and the most reliable leader in Kemba Walker. »Read More
Coach: Theory of General Draftability
Solving the NBA Draft is like grasping at sand on the beach – the harder one tightens their grip, the more sand slips through the fingers. »Read More
Coach: Minor Miami Tweaks
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Game 1 of the 2011 NBA Finals came to an end, and, if you listened to some, it felt as if the Finals were... »Read More
Coach’s Notebook: Poker & Adjustments
Each week, HOOPSWORLD NBA analyst and coach Anthony Macri will open his notebook and offer an assortment of observations on games, players, and teams from throughout the league. Coach Macri serves as a player development... »Read More
Coach’s Notebook: Defensive Points of Disruption & Dallas’ Perseverance
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Coach’s Notebook: Random Mavericks/Thunder Observations
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Coach: Growing Pains For Rose
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Coach’s Notebook: Breaking Down Miami’s D
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Coach’s Notebook: Memphis’ Odd Couple
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