Episode 313: Curt Miller, WNBA Coaching, Mastering the Monotony, and Point of Attack Concepts
Description
Guest: Curt Miller, LA Sparks Head Coach
LA Sparks head coach Curt Miller joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on WNBA coaching, mastering the monotony, and point-of-attack concepts.
Los Angeles Sparks Head Coach Curt Miller made history on August 6th against the Washington Mystics winning his 150th WNBA game as a head coach. His latest career milestone places him in elite company. Miller, Lin Dunn, and Van Chancellor now stand alone as the only head coaches to have won at least 275 collegiate games and 150 WNBA games. Miller is the fifth fastest to 150 WNBA wins.
Before coaching the Sparks, Miller served as the Head Coach of the Connecticut Sun where he was named the WNBA Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2021. Miller led the Sun to two WNBA Finals appearances in 2019 and 2022 and six playoff appearances in seven seasons. Miller also coached at Bowling Green State University (2001-12) and Indiana University (2012-14). In his tenure as a college coach, he won over 290 collegiate games.
Breakdown
1:00 - Involvement with USA Basketball
5:30 - Unique Places in History
8:30 - Love of Teaching
11:00 - Scout Heavy Philosophy
13:00 - Monotony
17:00 - Collaborative Process
19:00 - Transactional Nature
21:00 - Significant Developments
26:00 - Qualitative Elements
28:00 - Ball Screen
33:00 - Switching
35:00 - Ghost Slip Set Decision
38:00 - Point of Attack
41:30 - Humility
43:30 - Conclusion
Curt MIller’s Bio:
Bio/Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curt_Miller
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtMillerWBB
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