re: BI and Willie had an exchange during Game 2 according to Shams

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Willie/BI not buying into Borrego’s offense and other stuff.

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This is what I think Griff needs to have a handle on before he does anything else this summer. Shamit mentioned it in a review of Willie today.

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The Borrego situation is noteworthy. After months of media chatter and praise about Borrego’s offensive system, the Pelicans ditched most of it just a few months into the season. It’s unclear what happened between the two coaches, but the decision was an active one, and Borrego’s influence lessened over time. Many were excited when Zion shared Borrego had texted him and Brandon to work on actions after practice. For a handful of games, fans were treated to some two man game between the two stars. This too rapidly disappeared.

The org has supplied Green with resources on the staff and added shooters to his roster. Green has yet to utilize the tools he has been given to their fullest potential. My understanding is that Green has two more years left on his deal. This would mean there should be plenty of job security for Green to embrace true changes.

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shel has brought this up here many times, mostly tied to BI killing the offense. That is what Griff needs to know. Did Willie deferring to BI let BI kill the offense, and moving BI should let a good offensive scheme happen, or did Willie not like the scheme either? If it's a Willie problem, you either need to fire him or get an assistant with a scheme he will support. It's the same with the centers. The get him centers he's comfortable with and he shouldn't overplay Larry.

Speaking of firing Willie, Shamit also mentioned he has 2 years left on his deal, which I don't think I had seen reported about the secret extension yet.