Ideas are the currency of the future.
Have you ever worked with "the smartest guy in the room" - in every room? Who would that be? What's the downside?
The Smartest Guy
The "smartest guy" might have been Pete Newell, Bob Knight, Hubie Brown. It depends upon what you need and how our personality 'meshes' with the 'smart guy'.
What's the Downside?
Sometimes the "book smart" guy lacks organization, analytical, or communication skills. Sometimes hyperspecialized knowledge (e.g. analytics) can't deliver an answer outside of that domain. You see that a lot in medicine.
The Process Guy
Superior process - organization, analysis, teaching skills compensates for lesser breadth of knowledge. Consultants fill in the gaps.
Types of Intelligence
Intelligence is not a monolith. It comes in different forms - book smarts, emotional intelligence, athletic intelligence, and more.
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Top Three for Basketball
- Basketball IQ - knowing the game, strong decision-making
- Emotional IQ - relating both to other people and knowing yourself
- Movement - body control and adjustments
Intelligence is not fixed; brain "neuroplasticity" allows changes into advanced age.
Make boosting our team "intelligence" - body, mind, game - a top priority.
Don't hesitate to get help when it's needed. That's what the best do.
Lagniappe. Always something to learn.
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— JIM BOONE 🏀 (@CoachJimBoone) October 9, 2026
