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Kool Aid for another year! (or not?)
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:17 pm
by Subaculta
Espn reporting that the Warriors have picked up Nelson's option for next year.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3288053
edited title slightly
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:27 pm
by GswStorm3
Not really surprised, I just hope he consistently gives Wright 25-30 of PT next year.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:27 pm
by rone415
Start the hater-aid going...........
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:36 pm
by KR4
I'm into it...like Night Angle says, no surprise.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:40 pm
by turk3d
Figures, POB out, Nellie gets extended. Think there might be a connection?
All I know is he (Nellie) better thank his players for the effort they've put forth so far this year and as well as last.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:49 pm
by FNQ
I love this move, as I love to get high on burning rubber fumes, but don't like to move.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:06 pm
by GMstatus
I want Nellie as a GM or special consultant when his contract is up.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:23 pm
by Sleepy51
I guess Ellision didn't make an offer yet. Cohan will have to keep the ringmaster on the books for one more season.
I hope this and another playoff appearance gets it done.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:44 pm
by Twinkie defense
Time to start speculating on who the coach in 2009-2010 will be... today's odds: Warriors do well next year - Keith Smart; Warriors choke next year - the competition is wide open. Outside chance after next season: Nellie.
RealGM is relieved, as post counts were to drop 50% would the option have been declined
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:47 pm
by Sleepy51
Are you assuming Nellie coaches the entire 08-09 season? That's a big leap in and of itself there.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:54 pm
by Head Leader
Sleepy51 wrote:Are you assuming Nellie coaches the entire 08-09 season? That's a big leap in and of itself there.
I got my money on Nelly pulling an Avery type realtionship with Smart...
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:26 pm
by Sleepy51
I'd also say this is a good indication on Baron opting back in for one more season with Nellie, or being extended if he opts out. (Not that I ever thought he was going anywhere anyway.)
If Nellie were to not finish 08-09 on the bench Smart obviously has the inside track as successor, but I'm honetly not excited about him coaching the team. Not because of any "Nellie disciple" issue, but because Baron and Jack are just too volatile for an uncredentialed coach. Through any rough stretch, it would be easy for an inexperienced guy to lose this team.
If Baron stays longer than next year, I'd still like to see Paul Silas coach here. No, not Stephen, Paul. The elder Silas is a native Oaklander, Mcclymonds grad, NCAA record holding big man, NBA pedigreed guy with a winning record as both a player and as a coach, and 3 championship rings.
It's ridiculous to me that this guy has been sidelined from NBA coaching for as long as he has (and twice fired with winning records after playoff seasons.) He is old, but he did interview for the Charlotte job last year, so he's not totally done with the game. I'd like to see him finish what he started with Baron before things got all screwy in New Orleans.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:33 pm
by Twinkie defense
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:35 pm
by floppymoose
lol, he wants to leave the opportunity open to holding out for more money if they make noise in the playoffs.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:37 pm
by Twinkie defense
Whoever the next coach is, and whenever that is, I hope they bring in a guy who has similar philosophies about running. Warriors have finally gotten to the point where their roster suits their style (still need some upgrades, of course), and I would hate for them to do a 180 with the roster, or try to force the guys into a system which does not suit them.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:40 pm
by GSWhoopfan
floppymoose wrote:lol, he wants to leave the opportunity open to holding out for more money if they make noise in the playoffs.
hes a smart guy...i cant fault him for that one...
but im sure he will be back and the warriors will be
with the elite teams again next season.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:41 pm
by killacalijatt
He wants to pass Wilkins alltime for wins.
hes currently 61 more wins away.
If we can win like 15 out of are 20 remaining.
Then hed be 46 away with out counting what happens in the playoffs Nelly Would only need 46 to take over Wilkins record. Plus with the surgence of Ellis, Beans, And Al Baron and jack all in there prime it shouldnt be that hard to hit that mark.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:47 pm
by Hopper15
floppymoose wrote:lol, he wants to leave the opportunity open to holding out for more money if they make noise in the playoffs.
He's so transparent.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:23 pm
by djdamon
I am drinking the kool aid
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:52 pm
by gs7101
Nellie continues to hold the trump card over the Warriors' management. He will probably wait until the start of training camp to make his decision to return as coach. It's always nice to be a position where you can control your own destiny; being in line for a huge raise in pay doesn't hurt either.