I try not to get my hopes up regarding the Timberwolves. But, this defense will have more schematic similarities to Tom Thibodeau’s defense than people might think or hope for. Vanterpool has indeed designed a system — or, as he calls it, “our process” — to limit an opponent’s offensive production at the rim and from beyond the 3-point arc, while encouraging shots from the less-efficient midrange areas of the court. The key will be making sure the off-ball lapses and lack of intensity that just make a passive scheme too passive, will not plague this team. David has 2 jobs listed on their profile. You could look to the coaches. Minnesota was 29th in opponent three-point percentage this year. After Portland’s remarkable season this will not be happening any time soon. Vanterpool spent seven years with Blazers, playing a prominent part in growth of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum." Timberwolves associate head coach and defensive coordinator David Vanterpool simplified the defense for Towns by allowing him to basically only … More importantly, teaching them to be leaders is going to be key. This was a team who pushed teams off the three-point line and funneled them inside to their big man who was of course in drop coverage. Questions About the Return of KAT 01/11/2020. David Vanterpool to interview for the Rockets HC Job. Portland switched only sporadically under Vanterpool. Both showed up in Daryl Morey's Subaru Forester and Tilman surprised Venterpool with a free chocolate lava brownie from his Rainforest Cafe. "Sources: Minnesota is hiring Portland assistant David Vanterpool as associate head coach. Vanterpool has developed a good reputation in his seven years as a … Nuggets 123, Timberwolves 116: The Same, But Different Again. While it is a tough task predicting how Vanterpool will do, it is clear that there is going to be a modern philosophy on defense. Defense (clap, clap!) But still, it’s a new staff, new terminology and a different plan. Vanterpool has developed a good reputation in his seven years as a defensive … "Sources: Minnesota is hiring Portland assistant David Vanterpool as associate head coach. [1:05:00] The Timberwolves have not been particularly great defensively at anything. Despite what skeptics say about the personality of the modern-day millennial, being liked and being a nice person is important. Davis knows what Wolves assistant David Vanterpool, in charge of the defense, wants on that end of the court after playing three seasons in Portland while Vanterpool was an assistant there. The stats say the learning curve here has again been steep for Towns. Vanterpool spent five years on the CSKA bench before he joined the Timberwolves, moving to Terry Stotts’ staff in Portland to return to coaching. As opposed to having a man in his 60s screaming at them because they couldn’t execute his outdated scheme that set them up to fail. He’ll run defense and play key role in support of Ryan … Ryan Saunders will return as Head Coach after a spell as interim coach. The Rockets on Friday interviewed Timberwolves associate head coach David Vanterpool for their open head coaching position, a person with knowledge of the process said. 1:15:03. Jedzz General Manager Posts: 9,966 And1: 2,149 Joined: Oct 05, 2018 . The Wolves played the strong-iside defense under Tom Thibodeau. The funny thing about Harkless’ standout night was it started so poorly. He’ll run defense and play key role in support of Ryan Saunders. Blazers Assistant Coach Inspires Pride in Defense New, 91 comments As Joe Freeman of the Oregonian Reports, the Blazers were on their way to a loss in Miami when David Vanterpool … Defense Timberwolves associate head coach and defensive coordinator David Vanterpool simplified the defense for Towns by allowing him to basically only … He’ll run defense and play key role in support of Ryan Saunders. The team needs to be at least average in that regard in order to have a shot at the NBA Playoffs. It is fair to say that Gersson Rosas has quickly made his mark on the Minnesota Timberwolves. “He taught me areas to cut off, areas where we want (players I cover defensively) to get to, where we don’t want them to get to, so I feel like my defense has improved since I got here.” While Pablo Prigioni will take care of the offensive side of the ball, the man who is being tasked to fix the Timberwolves porous defense is David Vanterpool. The Wolves hired David Vanterpool as associated head coach this week, a move that is interesting on several fronts. Instead, the wing pairing of Al-Farouq Aminu and Maurice Harkless would fight through ball screens as opposed to switching on them. Davis knows what Wolves assistant David Vanterpool, in charge of the defense, wants on that end of the court after playing three seasons in Portland while Vanterpool … [14:00] Timberwolves still 3rd in defense during 13-game KAT-less run [28:00] Getting value out of “smaller” contracts [42:00] More clarity on the KAT injury [51:00] Pursuit of the 8th seed…. — Adrian Wojnarowski … Beasley’s biggest slight was needing to put on some muscle. It might be refreshing to have coaches who encourage and interact with them. Late in the game, Wolves associate head coach David Vanterpool pulled the team together and said, “It’s time to grow up. “David brings an impressive skillset that will be a great complement to Ryan and the rest of our coaching staff. While this is important, what will earn Vanterpool real prestige is fixing one of the most disorganized units in the NBA- The Timberwolves defense. Switching is a popular concept on Timberwolves twitter, but it’s not always as effective as people think. At the 104:30 mark of this Damian Lillard/CJ McCollum interview, Vanterpool joined … Defense. “I feel like one of the great things is Coach Vanterpool took me under his wing and he realized I could be a really good defensive player,” Edwards said. Both showed up in Daryl Morey's Subaru Forester and Tilman surprised Venterpool with a free chocolate lava brownie from his Rainforest Cafe. Re: Grizzlies @ Wolves Rematch 8pmET/7CT/5PST (Preseason game #2) Post #164 » by Jedzz » Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:14 am . JUNE 19: The Timberwolves have officially hired Vanterpool, the team announced today in a press release. Enter your email to read this article for free. I have news for you, David Vanterpool coaches the defense. I have been let down too many times, and the 1 am tip-offs here in the UK have broken me. Britt Robson on David Vanterpool and the Timberwolves Defense 01/13/2020. Given the fact the Wolves have more athletic players than the Blazers in their wing and big positions such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, Josh Okogie and Robert Covington, Vanterpool may opt for switches more often than he did in Portland. re: David Vanterpool as a candidate. “I feel like one of the great things is Coach Vanterpool took me under his wing and he realized I could be a really good defensive player,” Edwards said. During his playing career, he earned an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection during the 2003–04 season, while playing with Montepaschi Siena. These two defenders in particular are very switchable so switching on the variety of elbow, wing and baseline screens that are in modern NBA playbooks might not be a terrible idea. Not only is Vanterpool tasked with fixing the side of the ball that Minnesota has finished bottom ten in for the last five years, he will likely be Saunders’ most senior and most experienced ally. They were good at pushing teams off the three-point line, notably from the corners. He’s viewed as a defensive specialist, but he also has ties to Andrew Wiggins. A man so popular that he has never heard a bad word said about him in all his years covering the team. Beasley also said that he has NBA All-Defensive First Team aspirations. Jusuf Nurkic drew the ire of Blazers assistant coach David Vanterpool before sitting for most of the fourth quarter last night against the Nets. IceManBK1 wrote: And towns only 3-10 getting abused by valanciunus. He’ll run defense and play key role in support of Ryan Saunders. But I can’t help and be excited about what David Vanterpool might be able to do with this team. This does not mean they weren’t aggressive though. ‘Solid Is Enough’: David Vanterpool and the process to retool the Wolves’ defense Britt Robson Jan 9, 2020 54 For the vast majority of their 31-year existence in the NBA, the Minnesota … Minnesota Timberwolves associate HC David Vanterpool will interview for the Houston Rockets head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. (Coach David Vanterpool: "C.J. He spent the 30 minutes before the Zoom call before his first full-team training camp practice working in the gym with assistant coach David Vanterpool, the Timberwolves’ defensive coordinator. View David Vanterpool’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. With David Vanterpool running the defense, Trail Blazers finished seventh in defensive efficiency. In particular he had an excellent relationship with Damian Lillard with Danny Marang referring to him as the ‘Dame whisperer’. Minnesota Timberwolves associate HC David Vanterpool will interview for the Houston Rockets head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. "I feel like one of the great things is Coach Vanterpool took me under his wing and he realized I could be a really good defensive player," Edwards told the media in a post-practice media availability earlier this week. With more experience, Vanterpool believes Towns can use that knowledge to start to think one move ahead on the defensive end, much like a game of chess. If they blitzed pick and rolls they often overcommitted and gave up jump shots. He fits with a Front Office that will likely be analytically driven because he wants to deny the best shot in basketball- the corner three. Vanterpool was respected by every player in the Blazers’ locker room. He’ll run defense and play key role in support of Ryan Saunders. He’s said that he did so in an Instagram post (that’s since been taken down). The big man rarely came above the free-throw line and they hang back in the paint. Vanterpool spent seven years with Blazers, playing a prominent part in growth of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. 1:14:20. David Vanterpool (born March 31, 1973) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. Vanterpool spent seven years with Blazers, playing a prominent part in growth of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.