Coaching candidates discussion thread

Crane08 · Post #121 » by **Crane08** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:53 am

Ettore Messina or Mike Malone for me and not sure about Tom Thibs I think he is overrated imo

VanDamme · Post #122 » by **VanDamme** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:57 am

Raps in 4 wrote:
VanDamme wrote:
Lowrys Chode wrote:Dude, Mike Malone is a Euro. He'd be great for some of our current Euro's development. Jonas, Vasquez and Hansbrough come to mind.

Vasquez and Hansbrough are not Euro players.

Vasquez went to high school and played college ball in Maryland
Hansbrough went to high school in Missouri and spent 4 years at UNC

Hansborough sounds Latvian and Vasquez is from Portugal.

Hansbrough is born-and-raised American
Vasquez was born in Venezuela and came to the U.S. for high school and has played American ball since. (Aside from playing Fiba America for Venezuela)

No connection to anything Euro in relation to basketball

aw8 · Post #123 » by **aw8** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:57 am

Crane08 wrote:Ettore Messina or Mike Malone for me and not sure about Tom Thibs I think he is overrated imo

I don't think Ettore Messina is going to Toronto, I think Pop is grooming him to succeed Spurs. Also Thunder is also looking at him, if I was a coach I'd rather take Thunder than the Raps.

Orsk · Post #124 » by **Orsk** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 4:19 am

If thibs is let go he is a must get. There is no debating that

steve_111 · Post #125 » by **steve_111** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:05 am

One of Thibs, Malone, or Messina! PLEASE MASAI.

ThemCrookedRefs · Post #126 » by **ThemCrookedRefs** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:14 am

A coach that:

-emphasizes ball-movement on offence
-holds players accountable
-make good judgement calls with regards to substitutions/rotations
-uses a defensive scheme(s) that suits the roster and their abilities
-makes in-game adjustments
-can motivate players

So, hire whoever checks those boxes.

visionquest · Post #127 » by **visionquest** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:15 am

Love his coaching record and pedigree. Bulls would be crazy to let him go.

S.W.A.N · Post #128 » by **S.W.A.N** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:24 am

Messina
Nash as dark horse.

MFS · Post #129 » by **MFS** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:28 am

Both former Carlisle assistants probably getting fired. Stotts deserves to keep his job more than Casey that is for sure. But apparently he could be fired regardless.

J_Sky_G · Post #130 » by **J_Sky_G** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:02 am

aw8 wrote:What's everyone's opinion on Zeljko Obradovic? He has been getting offers into the NBA, also Pop really respects him; has admitted to stealing plays from him.

this is my dream pick

J_Sky_G · Post #131 » by **J_Sky_G** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:07 am

wegetitin08 wrote:Y'all want accountability and no sugarcoating BS...here you have it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYcdov_2vxw

could you imagine what his reaction would be after that chicago game when we gave up 40 in the fourth :lol:

UneducatedFan86 · Post #132 » by **UneducatedFan86** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:08 am

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcCuXT1q0Vw[/youtube]

Ettore Messina is my choice.

If not him, then a young, smart coach from the college game or someone from the Spurs. Maybe Mike Malone.

For me, I know coaches aren't at fault when a player misses a rebound, a shot, or a defensive rotation/responsibility, but they need to know how to make adjustments. Not just game-to-game adjustments but in-game adjustments, too. I also think a good system will help cover for your players weaknesses, and it will put them in the best position to succeed (be it offensively or defensively).

dozendonuts · Post #133 » by **dozendonuts** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:09 am

MFS wrote:

Both former Carlisle assistants probably getting fired. Stotts deserves to keep his job more than Casey that is for sure. But apparently he could be fired regardless.

Where did you hear Stotts was getting fired?

puinha · Post #134 » by **puinha** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:16 am

cammac wrote:
whysoserious wrote:
Young_Buc wrote:

FORGET Steve Nash, he didnt want to come as a player making a fortune, now you want him to come as a coach? GET A LIFE DUDE

puinha · Post #135 » by **puinha** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:20 am

Mario Palma

beanbag · Post #136 » by **beanbag** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:38 pm

Remember when the last coach discussion thread was 50% Lawrence Frank and 50% Dwayne Casey? Yeah, maybe you guys don't know what you want.

MFS · Post #137 » by **MFS** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:10 pm

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nivea_ wrote:
MFS wrote:

Both former Carlisle assistants probably getting fired. Stotts deserves to keep his job more than Casey that is for sure. But apparently he could be fired regardless.

Where did you hear Stotts was getting fired?

There are some rumours but it also ties into the LaMarcus Aldridge situation and how he might not want to remain with the Blazers. Blazers might tank for a few years and get back into contention without paying a premium for their head coach.

JS_raptors · Post #138 » by **JS_raptors** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:23 pm

MIKE.MALONE.

Casey would never do this. Accountability is what we need most.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYcdov_2vxw[/youtube]

Steelo Green · Post #139 » by **Steelo Green** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:37 pm

My favourite thing continuously said:

"Masai isn't going to do anything, he's just going to sit back and evaluate. This is BC's team and Masai has been hailed a saviour for no reason. He won't fire Casey, he won't trade anyone, he is just a yes man who cares more about Africa basketball"

And then people post threads such as "Where are all the good posters?".

They can't stand the children running around who clearly have never dealt with any real life problems and actually want to discuss basketball without hyperboles thrown around for everything.

Raps beat SA, we can win title, Raps lose to Milwaukee, we are the worst team in basketball.

Raps in 4, Gamer and UD are three people I will call out as they are awful trolls on this forum who had little to no value.

Before a plethora of you jump in and say "you called out UD, dude he's my homie", well he also offers little to nothing regarding basketball.

He does offer a lot of gifs, which most of us could search on google, and gets a lot of likes because of that, but in terms of quality, these three are awful and the quality of posters now is almost all equivalent to them

Cipoteman · Post #140 » by **Cipoteman** » Sat Apr 25, 2015 1:46 pm

We clearly need a defensive minded coach which is actually good at coaching.

JVG? Thibs?
Also, for those demanding Blatt, we'd better hire the 'real' coach of the Cavs, LeBron James instead :crazy: