There are two critical differencies,

Using the players you have: A large edge goes to LB, especially where RIP is concerned. I only want to see RIP traded because I know Flip will never use him right, and if he doesn't, we're better off without him. RIP is a catch and shoot player. Whenever he has to put the ball on the floor, tunovers are likely to ensue. As the old saying goes, in a battle between an alligator an a bear, the winner is determined by the terrain. Rip's terrain isn't dribbling.

Game Theory: This is the BIGGEST difference. Flip comes from the school where you believe that you have to out execute your opponent. Believing this, he focuses on precise timing and making plays.

Unfortunately, executing plays, while necessary, is not sufficient. LB not only demanded execution, he recognized that he was also playing a game of chess. You also have to out think your opponent, lay traps for the opponent, and spring those traps at game critical times.

The only problem with Flip, is that he never learned how to play chess, which is why his teams need overwhelming fire power to even contend. Unfortunately, he is who he is, which puts the pressure on the players to not only execute, but somehow see the bigger game picture, which never works.

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