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Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:22 pm
by Scoot McGroot
Just as it says, Larry Bird walked away with the NBA Executive of the Year award for 2011-12.
His work this year entailed a draft night trade to acquire George Hill, a savvy signing of David West, as well as a swap of Brandon Rush for Lou Amundson, and lastly, acquiring Leandro Barbosa for a 2nd rounder at the trade deadline.
Congrats Larry!
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/79383 ... utive-year
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 7:31 pm
by Moooose
You beat me to it.
But yeah, that's sweet. And very much well-deserved.
Congrats, Larry! More Executive of the Year Awards to come!...?
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 8:53 pm
by Jack wore plaid
So what the heck does General Manager David Morway do? Is he the cap guy?
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 9:21 pm
by Miller4ever
Congrats to Larry. Well-deserved. Not sure he cares.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:29 pm
by Pacersike
Very well deserved. Besides those excellent moves, the moves he didn't make also standout.
If he stops, he would be leaving the organisation in a very healthy shape.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 10:39 pm
by Air Poohdini
Congrats, Larry Legend.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 11:23 pm
by Scoot McGroot
So, 1st person ever to win an MVP, Coach of the Year, AND Executive of the Year awards for the NBA.
Pretty darned impressive.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 4:05 am
by Indy2thaWindy
He takes my advice.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 2:06 pm
by Wizop
Indy2thaWindy wrote:He takes my advice.
why then didn't he trade DC?
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 2:11 pm
by Indy2thaWindy
Wizop wrote:Indy2thaWindy wrote:He takes my advice.
why then didn't he trade DC?
When have I ever said trade DC?
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 3:36 pm
by Wizop
I stand corrected. you didn't say we should trade him. you said we should cut him. good thing Larry didn't take your advice.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:52 am
by PR07
It's been impressive. Larry had a plan and stuck with it. We're starting to see the results.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 5:54 pm
by Moooose
http://www.nba.com/pacers/video/2012/05/16/crate120518powellaschburnerf4v-2100891/index.htmlLarry Bird interview with John Thompson.
Just thought maybe we should give Larry his due credit of appreciation, but i doubt he cares.
He's actually making all the decisions for four years now, and really, i am very impressed. He sure knows everything about basketball.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 1:00 pm
by jbs
He was also rookie of the year.
Scoot McGroot wrote:So, 1st person ever to win an MVP, Coach of the Year, AND Executive of the Year awards for the NBA.
Pretty darned impressive.
Re: Larry Bird named Executive of the Year
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:15 am
by Moooose
jbs wrote:He was also rookie of the year.
Scoot McGroot wrote:So, 1st person ever to win an MVP, Coach of the Year, AND Executive of the Year awards for the NBA.
Pretty darned impressive.
Thanks for adding that up. The league too forgot to mention it.
Bird's the man.