In this episode of the Keeping it 1000 podcast with Adam Mares and George Karl, we examine the balance a coach must strike between giving a player confidence and forcing players to earn your trust. Other topics include: Should a coach consult with their star player about rotations and lineups? Is a shakeup to the starting lineup in order? What has gone wrong with the Nuggets so far? Why having so many young players (even those who aren't playing) likely stunted the team's progress Whether or not coaches play favorites Re-integrating Michael Porter Jr. into the rotation Film Study: defensive breakdown against the Utah Jazz How do NBA coaches approach end of game strategy? And a whole lot more from one of the winningest coaches in NBA history.