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.