Weird situation in Minnesota. After sweeping the Suns in the first round, Anthony Edwards and his teammates are preparing to challenge the Nuggets in the conference semi-finals. But with or without Chris Finch ?
Because the team's head coach unfortunately suffered a ruptured patellar tendon following a collision with his own leader, Mike Conley. Having undergone surgery, he should still accompany his team to Denver. The problem is that he doesn't yet know how he's going to be able to manage her during the meetings…
As Chris Finch has to keep his leg straight following the operation, making a place for him on the bench is complicated because there are paid seats for fans right next to the coaches, and the technician cannot simply sit at his usual place, since he would risk another collision, his outstretched leg finding itself in these conditions on the edge of the touchline. The Wolves have imagined removing the back seat, generally occupied by Gregg Farnam, the team's physical trainer, in order to offer the coach a little more perspective. It remains to be seen whether this system will be validated by the league, and will work for the Wolves.
In the lodge?
If this is not the case, Chris Finch should follow the matches from a dressing room, sending his instructions to a member of the staff, then transmitting them to Micah Nori, his first assistant.
“In typical Finchy style, he’s like, ‘I don’t want to sit here and text someone behind the bench’” however assures the latterwho however explains that Chris Finch does not want to distract the players as the series approaches. “He doesn’t want to be the center of attention. He trusts us all. He trusts the players. He told them: 'Do what you have to do. You've done enough.' Ultimately, it's the players who will decide this series. »
Rudy Gobert adds that the players are especially happy to see Chris Finch ” in a good mood “ And “able to travel with us”. Even if Mike Conley would like to see him on the bench.
“I'm not saying Finchy isn't funny, but Finchy can seem a little more serious than Micah (Nori, known for his amazing formulas), and it’s good to have that kind of balance” explains the best teammate of the year, who assures that the assistant can nevertheless do the job. “The guys really respect Micah and what he brings. »
