What about what Roy did at Kansas? I mean, is that mute? Also, rather a coach was dirty or not, isn't relevant to how good of a coach he is. Sampson was dirty...But he can flat out coach. Pitino... I mean I can rhink.of a ton of coaches with shaky backgrounds , that could.flat out coach.
It's not relevant if you're comparing Williams to a coach like Tom Crean. It becomes relevant when you start comparing Roy to some of the greats of all time. Guys that had as much if not more success than you, while doing it cleanly.
So with rhis, what's your thoughts on Wooden?
My order is (off the top of my head)
Now, here's where I get confused. You won't list Roy because of the academic scandal. But you list Smith? Why? According to the reports, the AFAM classes began when Smith was at the helm. Just find it odd you won't list Roy, but do list Smith.
I didn't even know that the fake classes went back that far, If they did then mark Smith off as well.
Best amswer, again. The games were so different. Three point shot, shot clock, freshman eligibility, lane size, etc, etc..Such a difference in the game. Wooden dominated with big dudes, i.e. Walton and Kareem. In today's game, that could be neutralized withbthe three point shot. ..So many other examples.
Well if your scratching Roy and Smith due to " cheating". Well, ummm, ya might wanna do.some reading on a guy named Sam Gilbert. I'm thinking if you do that, Wooden comes off your list as well.
I'm talking about pure coaching ability, I don't even know why you're arguing this.
Why am I arguing this? Because you said...
I'm leaving him out of the TOP5, you can not be a TOP5 coach of all time and still be a great coach.
Ok. You initially discarded Roy because of the academic scandal.. Then when I informed you that it started under Smith, you said..
Roy or Smith aren't top 5 coaches regardless of the academic scandals.
I'd have Rupp ahead of K as well, but as far as Bobby we'll have to agree to disagree.
I think it's even , TBH. Gun to head? I'd take Knight . Basketball genius. Look, if I had to give one coach, one week, to prepare? I'm taking Knight. But you couldn't go wrong with either of the three . All great coaches.
Never cared for head to head comparisons. Especially in a scenario where the games are spread out, i.e. playing once, then again 5 years latwr,.e5c, etc...I think H2H is better suited for conference coaches. Lots more meetings.
Rings, Gold Medals, Acc championships, NCAA tourney wins, NCAA wins. etc., etc..
You do realize he's not the first coach to accomplish all those things, right?
So another coach has 5 Rings, 3 Olympic medals, the most NCAA tourney wins and most Acc championships. I could be wrong on Acc. And the most all time wins? Who?
I am utterly shocked that you think your opinion means something without one bit of proof.
