Orlando a possible landing spot for Thibs - Bucher

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[fleet]

Thought this deserved it's own thread as it is news. FWIW, Broussard reported this as well

[ryan44]

Meh. Would still rather Thibs be around for the long haul, but I'm no longer wringing my hands about the thought of him leaving after this season. I don't know if he wants to be around for an at-best mini rebuild, which I think is going to be necessary considering the inability of players like Rose or Noah to stay healthy.

[RedBulls23]

Orlando is a team that makes sense considering they have a young impressionable talented group of players.

Other thing you have to wonder is if a team like the Cavs would get rid of Blatt to bring Thibs on board.

I think the Pelicans could be a potential landing place if they decide to part ways with Monty Williams. In general, I would imagine Thibs would want to go to a team that has a big that can defend the pick and roll. That was one of the reasons he decided to come here instead of going to the Pelicans/Hornets back in 2010.

[kingkirk]

Orlando is a team that makes sense considering they have a young impressionable talented group of players.

Other thing you have to wonder is if a team like the Cavs would get rid of Blatt to bring Thibs on board.

I think the Pelicans could be a potential landing place if they decide to part ways with Monty Williams. In general, I would imagine Thibs would want to go to a team that has a big that can defend the pick and roll. That was one of the reasons he decided to come here instead of going to the Pelicans/Hornets back in 2010.

That's where my money lies. Thibodeau almost landed there and they have Davis, a guy who Thibs loves and has coached with USA.

That makes a lot sense.

[RedBulls23]

Orlando is a team that makes sense considering they have a young impressionable talented group of players.

Other thing you have to wonder is if a team like the Cavs would get rid of Blatt to bring Thibs on board.

I think the Pelicans could be a potential landing place if they decide to part ways with Monty Williams. In general, I would imagine Thibs would want to go to a team that has a big that can defend the pick and roll. That was one of the reasons he decided to come here instead of going to the Pelicans/Hornets back in 2010.

That's where my money lies. Thibodeau almost landed there and they have Davis, a guy who Thibs loves and has coached with USA.

That makes a lot sense.

What are the odds he would get full roster control as well with them?

Although, if the Pelicans were to make the playoffs, I doubt they fire Williams.

[ryan44]

Orlando is a team that makes sense considering they have a young impressionable talented group of players.

Other thing you have to wonder is if a team like the Cavs would get rid of Blatt to bring Thibs on board.

I think the Pelicans could be a potential landing place if they decide to part ways with Monty Williams. In general, I would imagine Thibs would want to go to a team that has a big that can defend the pick and roll. That was one of the reasons he decided to come here instead of going to the Pelicans/Hornets back in 2010.

That's where my money lies. Thibodeau almost landed there and they have Davis, a guy who Thibs loves and has coached with USA.

That makes a lot sense.

Davis has already had some minor injury issues. Do the Pelicans really want Thibs adding him to the list of players he runs into the ground?

[MC3]

Doest this needs it's own thread? We already have topic about "Do you want Thibs fired and replaced? " Its on 2nd page on this Bulls board.

[Tenchi Ryu]

That would be some really nice young talent for Thibs to mature. And I can see Noah following him down to Florida.

[kingkirk]

What are the odds he would get full roster control as well with them?

Although, if the Pelicans were to make the playoffs, I doubt they fire Williams.

Who misses the playoffs in the West will be interesting regardless, but even more so as Thibodeau makes a lot of sense at both OKC & NOP.

To me, it's dumb if one team has a 1 game lead over the other and make the playoffs thus don't change things, but i suppose that is politics.

OKC, NOP & ORL makes a lot of sense.

He certainly isn't getting any control at a FO level in SA & ORL. Both have great GMs. Not sure about NOP. Is Demps still their guy?

Who ever it is, they've made some bad trades of late. Could have had Nerlens Noel & Elfrid Payton, but they wanted Jrue Holiday. That's a mistake.

Not sure if i would give Thibodeau control of any personnel decisions.

[kingkirk]

Davis has already had some minor injury issues. Do the Pelicans really want Thibs adding him to the list of players he runs into the ground?

So have OKC.

If this is the case, what team would want Thibodeau?

[ryan44]

Davis has already had some minor injury issues. Do the Pelicans really want Thibs adding him to the list of players he runs into the ground?

So have OKC.

If this is the case, what team would want Thibodeau?

Someone who's franchise player doesn't already have injury concerns? Unless of course Thibs actually shows signs of willingly pulling back on the throttle with his pet players without the medical staff/FO having to force the issue.

[MC3]

Davis has already had some minor injury issues. Do the Pelicans really want Thibs adding him to the list of players he runs into the ground?

So have OKC.

If this is the case, what team would want Thibodeau?

Orlando probably. If Thibs leave he is going into young team who wants to learn. Where he can coach them like he want and have full control over them. Where he can fix their weaknesses and improve them. Team who is young and athletic so starters can play 39 minutes each offense and defense without getting tired aka Bulls 2011. Who is hungry enough and wont coast. Team who doesnt have injury history and their starters dont miss much games.

[RedBulls23]

What are the odds he would get full roster control as well with them?

Although, if the Pelicans were to make the playoffs, I doubt they fire Williams.

Who misses the playoffs in the West will be interesting regardless, but even more so as Thibodeau makes a lot of sense at both OKC & NOP.

To me, it's dumb if one team has a 1 game lead over the other and make the playoffs thus don't change things, but i suppose that is politics.

OKC, NOP & ORL makes a lot of sense.

He certainly isn't getting any control at a FO level in SA & ORL. Both have great GMs. Not sure about NOP. Is Demps still their guy?

Who ever it is, they've made some bad trades of late. Could have had Nerlens Noel & Elfrid Payton, but they wanted Jrue Holiday. That's a mistake.

Not sure if i would give Thibodeau control of any personnel decisions.

I doubt Brooks gets fired seeing as how Durant has been injured all year.

Random Interesting Fact: Durant has played less games this year than Derrick did the year he tore his acl. Both won MVP's the year before. Kind of eerie when you think about it. Had their best seasons, and then have an injury filled season the next year.

[ryan44]

Davis has already had some minor injury issues. Do the Pelicans really want Thibs adding him to the list of players he runs into the ground?

So have OKC.

If this is the case, what team would want Thibodeau?

Orlando probably. If Thibs leave he is going into young team who wants to learn. Where he can coach them like he want and have full control over them. Where he can fix their weaknesses and improve them. Team who is young and athletic so starters can play 39 minutes each offense and defense without getting tired aka Bulls 2011. Who is hungry enough and wont coast. Team who doesnt have injury history and their starters dont miss much games.

That almost, almost sounds like the types of teams that wanted Scott Skiles a few years ago, minus the injury thing. Bring him in to teach the young guys and fix/improve their weaknesses.

[MC3]

I will also say Thibs will remain Bulls coach. Unless we have some kind first round exit. Hoiberg seems most likely staying at Iowa and I dont see any decent coach there. Unless you get out of contract somehow Brett Brown or Brad Stevens.

And I will also say I dont like this leaking news week before playoff, and one day after switching gear. Seems like somebody is trying to do everything in right timing so we fail.

[CB4L]

Thought this deserved it's own thread as it is news. FWIW, Broussard reported this as well

That doesn't help with the full credibility

[keloms]

Orlando is a team that makes sense considering they have a young impressionable talented group of players.

Other thing you have to wonder is if a team like the Cavs would get rid of Blatt to bring Thibs on board.

I think the Pelicans could be a potential landing place if they decide to part ways with Monty Williams. In general, I would imagine Thibs would want to go to a team that has a big that can defend the pick and roll. That was one of the reasons he decided to come here instead of going to the Pelicans/Hornets back in 2010.

That's where my money lies. Thibodeau almost landed there and they have Davis, a guy who Thibs loves and has coached with USA.

That makes a lot sense.

Would be hilarious. Thibs going there should keep AD on the team which would be a big FU to the Bulls dream of making a run towards AD when he comes up.

[kingkirk]

That almost, almost sounds like the types of teams that wanted Scott Skiles a few years ago, minus the injury thing. Bring him in to teach the young guys and fix/improve their weaknesses.

It would give some credence to those who suggest that Thibodeau is the Doug Collins remix.

[dafunky1]

More likely Thibs finishes his contract.....I don't see a good spot for him. I don't see any team giving up that much control. And no, it won't be Cleveland eithe,they already have coach /gm in James.