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Worst run franchises.

Postby Sik Infant on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:43 am

I'm a Bobcats fan and we've copped a lot of crap over our existence (and fair enough under Bob Johnson's ownership) but we have made major strides under the guidance of Rich Cho; for as much crap he receives as an owner, MJ has really invested in Cho's system including our Scouting department and stepping back from operations.

That said who do you believe to be the worst run franchises currently from top to bottom?
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Postby Saint Nicolas on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:46 am

Kings and Clippers (Sterling) no doubt.

I have a feeling a lot of people will say the Magic, but we're pretty decent aside from when our Superstar is in a contract year.
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Postby Fischella on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:48 am

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Postby OptimusOne6 on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:49 am

Sacramento Kings without a doubt. I don't have the slightest clue what this team is doing. I don't think there is a single player on that team that is willing to pass the ball. All I see on that team is a bunch of chucking black hole type players.

Orlando is not a bad run franchise at all. In fact, I don't even think Dwight had a bad supporting cast in his years in Orlando. It's hilarious how people even think that. Dwight just wasn't good enough to lead a team.
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Postby TheGarden on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:54 am

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Postby Sik Infant on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:56 am

Saint Nicolas wrote:Kings and Clippers (Sterling) no doubt.

I have a feeling a lot of people will say the Magic, but we're pretty decent aside from when our Superstar is in a contract year.


Noone in their right mind would say the Magic, that franchise has been beset by bad luck forever.

CWebb forcing a trade when picked one for Penny who got injured...bad luck...

Nick Anderson's missed free throws and apparent mental breakdown following this...bad luck

Shaq leaving as a free agent...geographical bad luck

T-Mac forcing a trade or leaving...bad luck

Stevie Franchise giving up the ghost...bad luck

Grant Hill's injuries...hindsight proves they shouldn't have signed him but it's Grant **** Hill...bad luck

Dwight forcing a trade and getting peanuts in return...bad luck

The Magic have dealt with some crazy adversity and are a much respected franchise imo.
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Postby NY2TheBay on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:57 am

this award goes to the Kings imo.

they really need to relocate and start fresh, seattle would be a good fit.

I hope for them robinson pans out, im rooting for the kid.
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Postby Sik Infant on Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:58 am

TheGarden wrote:Toronto Raptors


The owners run a successful business venture so they are run well organisationally but Colangelo is TERRIBLE.
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Postby M4P on Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:39 am

This is easily the Warriors followed by the Clippers and Kings.
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Postby -Kees- on Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:40 am

I would say Clipps win this for long term fails. But in the last 5ish years? Sacramento, Charlotte and Milwaukee all have strong cases.
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Postby Aki on Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:47 am

franchises that snatched mediocrity from the jaws of greatness:
- phoenix
- portland
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Postby [GR] on Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:53 am

The Bucks. They have no direction, and they never tried to swing for the fences either in free agency, or the lottery.
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Postby Sky_Knicks on Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:55 am

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Postby jami0528 on Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:58 am

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Postby bledredwine on Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:06 am

obv. Raptors and Kings.

But yeah, I'll say Kings actually. Tough choice.
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