These days, it’s rare that you hear one active NBA coach say good things about another present day mentor. But Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle can’t help but talk about the tremendous improvement of the Philadelphia 76ers under the tutelage of coach Doug Collins. The 76ers, which failed to qualify in last year’s playoffs, are currently in the seventh spot of the suddenly powerful Eastern Conference. Carlisle says the hiring of Collins as Sixers guru is the key of the big turn-around in the City of Brotherly Love, according to NBA.com.
“The key was hiring Doug Collins. He's had a massive effect [in Philadelphia]. It's been a total culture change. Last year, it was an undisciplined team at both ends of the court. This year, after a very difficult schedule and a difficult start, it's now one of the best teams in basketball. It's a team that I don't think anybody in the East wants to play in the playoffs.”
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