I'm not really sure calling your rookie big man a puppy who chews on your shoes is one of the best motivational techniques. It starts out sounding a little funny, but then gets really odd, then a little creepy.

Maybe one of the things they teach you in head coaches' school is how to talk about your players in the press. Appears Boylan was out that day.

Bulls coach says Noah like a bad puppy - NBA - MSNBC.com