Coach Alex Lloyd is currently a member of the Memphis Grizzlies organization as an Assistant Coach on the staff for their G-League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.

Show Notes

2:20 - Current state of the Hustle player development

8:40 - Developing players in partnership with the Grizzlies

12:10 - Conversations about roles with G-League players

17:30 - How the G-League helps you find a role

20:35 - Choosing which skills to develop

"In the game, in the future, or too late"

25:30 - Developing skills for the future

29:45: Balancing 1 on 0 training with live game settings

33:00 - Philosophical shifts in development

36:30 - Midrange jumpers

42:30 - Role acceptance is tied to value of winning

46:30 - Commonalities of star players

52:00 - Mental development 

57:00 - 3 important qualities of a coach

 

Quotes:

45:30 - "Guys will search for the voice that will fill the vacuum of their own ambition or uncertainties within the game"

49:56 - "Part of developing a player is developing one that is comfortable communicating -- standing up and communicating an idea."