Raps looking to replace Maurizio Gherardini?

Post #21 » by **DG88** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:20 pm

One less inside supporter of Bargnani. That will make him easier to trade.

TheAlchemist · Post #22 » by **TheAlchemist** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:25 pm

pspot wrote:One less roadblock to move Bargnani

I was really excited when Gherardini came on board but he really didn't do much.....at least that was obvious to the fan base.

Ujiri seemed to do a lot more in a much shorter time period

You're definitely right on that. Uriji came in a quarter of the time and became a well established GM. That trade with the knicks was a testament to how he honed his GM skills under Bryan.

About Gheradini. Well he really sucked at finding those international gems that we clamored about before. You guys are right, he was supposed to help recruit solid foraying talent and find oversea diamond-in-the-rough type of players. Letting him go seems like Bargnani isn't welcomed as much anymore either.

Lawnmower Man · Post #23 » by **Lawnmower Man** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:25 pm

Highlight in Raptors RED who you want off this mgmt team:

Bryan Colangelo President & General Manager, Alternate NBA Governor
Wayne Embry Senior Basketball Advisor
Maurizio Gherardini Senior Vice-President, Basketball Operations
Jim Kelly Senior Director, Scouting
Steve Fruitman Senior Director, Basketball Administration
Marc Eversley Assistant General Manager
Alvin Williams Director of Player Development
Jay Triano Head Coach
Alex English Assistant Coach
Micah Nori Assistant Coach
Scott Roth Assistant Coach
Eric Hughes Assistant Coach/ Basketball Development
Francesco Cuzzolin Assistant Coach/ Strength & Conditioning
Bob Zuffelato Scout
Scott McCullough Head Athletic Trainer
Rory Mullin Assistant Trainer/Athletic Therapist
Ray Chow Assistant Trainer/ Massage Therapist
Jon Lee Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dr. Paul Marks Team Medical Director/ Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Howard Petroff Assistant Team Medical Director
Kevin DiPietro Equipment Manager & Travel Coordinator
Paul Elliot Assistant Equipment Manager
Doreen Doyle Team Services Coordinator
Willis Richardson Team Security Consultant
Bob Peterson Video Coordinator
Jon Goodwillie Assistant Video Coordinator
Graeme McIntosh Assistant to General Manager's Office
Courtney Charles Basketball Operations Coordinator
Jim LaBumbard Director, Media Relations
Roven Yau Coordinator, Media Relations
Phil Summers Assistant, Media Relations

NashyMing · Post #24 » by **NashyMing** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:26 pm

How about pick up Rich Cho now that he's available? Hopefully his experiences with OKC Thunder would help BC make better decisions.

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #25 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:27 pm

Gherardini could've helped us recruit David Blatt to coach this team. But, I suppose we could pursue him regardless.

doudoub · Post #26 » by **doudoub** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:28 pm

wow nice

3thomas · Post #27 » by **3thomas** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:29 pm

What I care about out of this news is:
This represents the first step to trading Bargnani.
This will also mean no more garbage European players coming over in droves like; King Solomon, And Slokar and Primo, which is a welcomed news.
These two come together and I think MG. has been covering for AB many many times than we know.

I have nothing against him and I thank him for his service and wish him the best of luck wehere ever he goes.
Arivi dertichi,

Big Shot · Post #28 » by **Big Shot** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:30 pm

1st good move of this off-season.

vexen · Post #29 » by **vexen** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:30 pm

Lawnmower Man wrote:Highlight in Raptors RED who you want off this mgmt team:

Bryan Colangelo President & General Manager, Alternate NBA Governor
Wayne Embry Senior Basketball Advisor
Maurizio Gherardini Senior Vice-President, Basketball Operations
Jim Kelly Senior Director, Scouting
Steve Fruitman Senior Director, Basketball Administration
Marc Eversley Assistant General Manager
Alvin Williams Director of Player Development
Jay Triano Head Coach
Alex English Assistant Coach
Micah Nori Assistant Coach
Scott Roth Assistant Coach
Eric Hughes Assistant Coach/ Basketball Development
Francesco Cuzzolin Assistant Coach/ Strength & Conditioning
Bob Zuffelato Scout
Scott McCullough Head Athletic Trainer
Rory Mullin Assistant Trainer/Athletic Therapist
Ray Chow Assistant Trainer/ Massage Therapist
Jon Lee Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dr. Paul Marks Team Medical Director/ Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Howard Petroff Assistant Team Medical Director
Kevin DiPietro Equipment Manager & Travel Coordinator
Paul Elliot Assistant Equipment Manager
Doreen Doyle Team Services Coordinator
Willis Richardson Team Security Consultant
Bob Peterson Video Coordinator
Jon Goodwillie Assistant Video Coordinator
Graeme McIntosh Assistant to General Manager's Office
Courtney Charles Basketball Operations Coordinator
Jim LaBumbard Director, Media Relations
Roven Yau Coordinator, Media Relations
Phil Summers Assistant, Media Relations

Post #30 » by **darth_federer** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:31 pm

Lawnmower Man wrote:Highlight in Raptors RED who you want off this mgmt team:

Bryan Colangelo President & General Manager, Alternate NBA Governor
Wayne Embry Senior Basketball Advisor
Maurizio Gherardini Senior Vice-President, Basketball Operations
Jim Kelly Senior Director, Scouting
Steve Fruitman Senior Director, Basketball Administration
Marc Eversley Assistant General Manager
Alvin Williams Director of Player Development
Jay Triano Head Coach
Alex English Assistant Coach
Micah Nori Assistant Coach
Scott Roth Assistant Coach
Eric Hughes Assistant Coach/ Basketball Development
Francesco Cuzzolin Assistant Coach/ Strength & Conditioning
Bob Zuffelato Scout
Scott McCullough Head Athletic Trainer
Rory Mullin Assistant Trainer/Athletic Therapist
Ray Chow Assistant Trainer/ Massage Therapist
Jon Lee Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dr. Paul Marks Team Medical Director/ Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Howard Petroff Assistant Team Medical Director
Kevin DiPietro Equipment Manager & Travel Coordinator
Paul Elliot Assistant Equipment Manager
Doreen Doyle Team Services Coordinator
Willis Richardson Team Security Consultant
Bob Peterson Video Coordinator
Jon Goodwillie Assistant Video Coordinator
Graeme McIntosh Assistant to General Manager's Office
Courtney Charles Basketball Operations Coordinator
Jim LaBumbard Director, Media Relations
Roven Yau Coordinator, Media Relations
Phil Summers Assistant, Media Relations

Mr.Raptorsingh · Post #31 » by **Mr.Raptorsingh** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:33 pm

Does Kelly have a lifetime contract or something? When does his deal expire?

Reignman · Post #32 » by **Reignman** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:34 pm

If we truly are looking for a replacement I'd bring over a guy like David Blatt. A guy that understands the North American style of play and has also coached at the international level. To me, he'd have the type of eye we're looking for. He understands European talent and what the NBA needs as well.

It would also be a great way to introduce him to the NBA and we'd have a coach on the flanks if needed.

Post #33 » by **darth_federer** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:34 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Does Kelly have a lifetime contract or something? When does his deal expire?

Word is that Tanenbaum protects him. Another reason why I think that Larry T isnt our saviour.

Raptors Aiya · Post #34 » by **Raptors Aiya** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:35 pm

Wow 5 years really flew by when no one really sees you do or get credit for anything. I think he was brought in initially cuz he attached himself to Andrea and BC was really sold on Andrea's potential. Maurizhio probably became the official contact for anyone looking to draft/sign Andrea. That''s probably how he weasled his way into this organization only to end up sitting back doing who knows what

HSOB SIRHC · Post #35 » by **HSOB SIRHC** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:44 pm

This can only mean that Bargnani is on his way out too. Like father like son?

dagger · Post #36 » by **dagger** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:44 pm

I think you're an idiot. You don't know what half these guys do, but you want them out? Do you realize Eric Hughes has been vital in the development of some of our young players, they he goes in nights during the season to work with anyone who will come to the gym? All I have ever heard of Hughes is positive, and he's not earning top dollar.

vexen wrote:
Lawnmower Man wrote:Highlight in Raptors RED who you want off this mgmt team:

Bryan Colangelo President & General Manager, Alternate NBA Governor
Wayne Embry Senior Basketball Advisor
Maurizio Gherardini Senior Vice-President, Basketball Operations
Jim Kelly Senior Director, Scouting
Steve Fruitman Senior Director, Basketball Administration
Marc Eversley Assistant General Manager
Alvin Williams Director of Player Development
Jay Triano Head Coach
Alex English Assistant Coach
Micah Nori Assistant Coach
Scott Roth Assistant Coach
Eric Hughes Assistant Coach/ Basketball Development
Francesco Cuzzolin Assistant Coach/ Strength & Conditioning
Bob Zuffelato Scout
Scott McCullough Head Athletic Trainer
Rory Mullin Assistant Trainer/Athletic Therapist
Ray Chow Assistant Trainer/ Massage Therapist
Jon Lee Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dr. Paul Marks Team Medical Director/ Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Howard Petroff Assistant Team Medical Director
Kevin DiPietro Equipment Manager & Travel Coordinator
Paul Elliot Assistant Equipment Manager
Doreen Doyle Team Services Coordinator
Willis Richardson Team Security Consultant
Bob Peterson Video Coordinator
Jon Goodwillie Assistant Video Coordinator
Graeme McIntosh Assistant to General Manager's Office
Courtney Charles Basketball Operations Coordinator
Jim LaBumbard Director, Media Relations
Roven Yau Coordinator, Media Relations
Phil Summers Assistant, Media Relations

HSOB SIRHC · Post #37 » by **HSOB SIRHC** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:45 pm

Will he still be working with team Canada? Maybe he wants to do that full time?

I_Like_Dirt · Post #38 » by **I_Like_Dirt** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:49 pm

darth_federer wrote:Word is that Tanenbaum protects him. Another reason why I think that Larry T isnt our saviour.

I also tend to think (no proof whatsoever) that it's Larry T protecting Triano, too. There just isn't another argument that actually makes sense. The other owners have all viewed the team more as an asset and have been fine with shuffling other personnel.

Post #39 » by **darth_federer** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:53 pm

vexen wrote:
Lawnmower Man wrote:Highlight in Raptors RED who you want off this mgmt team:

Bryan Colangelo President & General Manager, Alternate NBA Governor
Wayne Embry Senior Basketball Advisor
Maurizio Gherardini Senior Vice-President, Basketball Operations
Jim Kelly Senior Director, Scouting
Steve Fruitman Senior Director, Basketball Administration
Marc Eversley Assistant General Manager
Alvin Williams Director of Player Development
Jay Triano Head Coach
Alex English Assistant Coach
Micah Nori Assistant Coach
Scott Roth Assistant Coach
Eric Hughes Assistant Coach/ Basketball Development
Francesco Cuzzolin Assistant Coach/ Strength & Conditioning
Bob Zuffelato Scout
Scott McCullough Head Athletic Trainer
Rory Mullin Assistant Trainer/Athletic Therapist
Ray Chow Assistant Trainer/ Massage Therapist
Jon Lee Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Dr. Paul Marks Team Medical Director/ Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Howard Petroff Assistant Team Medical Director
Kevin DiPietro Equipment Manager & Travel Coordinator
Paul Elliot Assistant Equipment Manager
Doreen Doyle Team Services Coordinator
Willis Richardson Team Security Consultant
Bob Peterson Video Coordinator
Jon Goodwillie Assistant Video Coordinator
Graeme McIntosh Assistant to General Manager's Office
Courtney Charles Basketball Operations Coordinator
Jim LaBumbard Director, Media Relations
Roven Yau Coordinator, Media Relations
Phil Summers Assistant, Media Relations

Steve Friutman fired? Blasphemy!

HumbleBumbleBee · Post #40 » by **HumbleBumbleBee** » Thu May 26, 2011 4:56 pm

I want a team of Fruitmans, people that get the impossible done