OT: Sloan Would Consider Return To Coaching

Post #1 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jan 9, 2012 2:07 am

Hall-of-Fame coach Sloan changes tune about returning to sideline

"I think if the right situation came along, whatever that is," he said before pausing to ponder. "I don't know what the right situation is. We'll have to wait and see, I guess."

"Before, I was just visiting with people [from teams], but they knew that I wasn't ready to coach ... back in the summer," said Sloan, who returned to his house in Utah in recent months. "I didn't know if anybody was going to call [after that]. Maybe they won't. I don't know what my reaction would be. I had some people call when they'd lost their coaches. I was honest with them."

But the honest truth has changed since then. And considering energy has played such a significant part in Sloan's decision-making, he's sounding as if a return could be in the cards.

"My energy level has changed a great deal since I quit coaching," said Sloan, who is an avid walker. "It's changed a lot now. I've had time to work out. I feel better.

"I had a chance to relax, to do something that I haven't had the time to do in 30 years. That's rewarding. You have time to spend with the family and have Thanksgiving and things like that. I enjoyed all of that. But [returning to coaching] is a decision where, if somebody talked to me, I'd review the situation like anybody else and take it from there."

"I live my life day by day like I always have and haven't spent a lot of time worrying about a job," Sloan said. "If somebody called me, I don't know what my answer would be."

Sam Amick, Sports Illustrated

Post #2 » by **mkwest** » Mon Jan 9, 2012 2:26 am

Vinny's contract will be up at the end of the season. There is a team option for a 3rd season, but we could decline to pick up the last year of his contract if a better coach comes along.

Both Blake and Paul have been compared separately (while on different teams) and collectively to Malone and Stockton. When Paul was averaging 10+ assists and 2.5+ steals, people started looking at Stockton's records of over 15,000 assists and 3000+ steals. Stockton played 19 seasons and only missed 22 games, so those records will probably never be broken. It still doesn't take away from the comparison.

While analysts were trying to come up with a proper comparison for a rookie Blake, several names were thrown around. Malone was one of them. I don't think he's Malone in style, but that doesn't really matter. What matters is that Blake and Paul form another combination of a premier point guard and Power Forward. We've been waiting for the two to continue to develop chemistry and ultimately a killer PnR. Who better than Sloan to coach these guys after coaching Malone and Stockton for all of those years?

Paul said one of the things that intrigued him about being a Clippers was that neither he nor the franchise have ever one a championship. He said, why not try to win one together. Sloan is a legendary coach, but hasn't won the Larry O'Brien trophy yet. This team has a balanced mix of young legs and veteran experience. There aren't any headcases or trouble makers. Our guys are hard workers with high character. Sloan doesn't seem like an LA guy, but I think we have a group of players that would work well under his old school no-nonsense mentality.

RiversideClips · Post #3 » by **RiversideClips** » Mon Jan 9, 2012 4:55 am

I agree w/ everything you mentioned concerning Jerry Sloan however; Rudy T was not a L.A. guy & that was proven rather quickly.
If we could get Sloan, it may be the missing link, besides a formidable BIG back-up.
I think we also have to see how the team gels under Vinny, then access if he is the right leader for the Clips. If Vinny is the right fit we will win, if he isn't he will lose this team's respect.

Post #4 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Mon Jan 9, 2012 5:51 pm

I'm glad that Sloan is feeling better after taking some time off. All those years of coaching can really take a lot out of you. Sloan is a great coach and I would welcome going after him in the off season if he is interested.

LOJ · Post #5 » by **LOJ** » Mon Jan 9, 2012 7:18 pm

PLEASE OH PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!! This would be too good to be true, I don't know, our organization would find some way to not have this opportunity and extend Vinny De Mierda.

LOJ · Post #6 » by **LOJ** » Mon Jan 9, 2012 7:31 pm

We have a John Stockton and a Karl Malone of our own.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #7 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:01 am

Maybe we can hire Sloan and keep VDN around as an asst coach

playaloc916 · Post #8 » by **playaloc916** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:13 am

Man, that would be awesome if we could get Sloan. Proven coach that would be a huge upgrade over Del Negro. We missed out on Adelman, Sloan would be a great alternative.

GRidge · Post #9 » by **GRidge** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:32 pm

Sloan would be amazing. A decently young team matched with a proven coach would do wonders. I could see sloan being willing to come to the Clippers as well. A team that has potential to do damage

Neddy · Post #10 » by **Neddy** » Sat Mar 3, 2012 7:53 pm

sorry to revive an old thread, couldn't find "fireVinny" thread.

after last night's game, once again it confirms the shortcomings of vinny's basketball mind. we need a real coach who can actually implement a NBA quality scheme for our superior roster vinny del zero is incapable with.

WinningCuresAll · Post #11 » by **WinningCuresAll** » Sat Mar 3, 2012 8:13 pm

^Agree. VDN is really starting to tick me off.

Post #12 » by **og15** » Sat Mar 3, 2012 9:03 pm

Neddy wrote:sorry to revive an old thread, couldn't find "fireVinny" thread.

after last night's game, once again it confirms the shortcomings of vinny's basketball mind. we need a real coach who can actually implement a NBA quality scheme for our superior roster vinny del zero is incapable with.

While I agree that VDN isn't great, last night's game was a combination of the schemes we already knew were in place just not working out, but also some un-energized play by the players.

Don Tommy · Post #13 » by **Don Tommy** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 8:35 am

Anyone know of a good hooker we can send over to Sterling's place? We can tell her to make sure that she puts in his ear to hire Sloan.
By the way, that article about him having a hooker help him to make a decision about hiring Gentry... how much more embarrassment can we handle as fans? Has there ever been a worse PERSON, let alone owner, in professional sports. Maybe Marge Schott?

Neddy · Post #14 » by **Neddy** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 6:27 pm

Don Tommy wrote:Anyone know of a good hooker we can send over to Sterling's place? We can tell her to make sure that she puts in his ear to hire Sloan.
By the way, that article about him having a hooker help him to make a decision about hiring Gentry... how much more embarrassment can we handle as fans? Has there ever been a worse PERSON, let alone owner, in professional sports. Maybe Marge Schott?

frank mccourt!!!!

Neddy · Post #15 » by **Neddy** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 6:30 pm

og15 wrote:
Neddy wrote:sorry to revive an old thread, couldn't find "fireVinny" thread.

after last night's game, once again it confirms the shortcomings of vinny's basketball mind. we need a real coach who can actually implement a NBA quality scheme for our superior roster vinny del zero is incapable with.
While I agree that VDN isn't great, last night's game was a combination of the schemes we already knew were in place just not working out, but also some un-energized play by the players.

yeah but HC's duties include motivating players... every time out ever shown on TV vinny is always saying the same of generic crap. vinny will make a great politician someday as he knows how not to answer while looking good dodging the real questions.

Post #16 » by **og15** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 7:17 pm

Neddy wrote:
og15 wrote:
Neddy wrote:sorry to revive an old thread, couldn't find "fireVinny" thread.

after last night's game, once again it confirms the shortcomings of vinny's basketball mind. we need a real coach who can actually implement a NBA quality scheme for our superior roster vinny del zero is incapable with.
While I agree that VDN isn't great, last night's game was a combination of the schemes we already knew were in place just not working out, but also some un-energized play by the players.

yeah but HC's duties include motivating players... every time out ever shown on TV vinny is always saying the same of generic crap. vinny will make a great politician someday as he knows how not to answer while looking good dodging the real questions.

Well the majority of the time it seems like he's able to motivate the guys, so I wouldn't criticize him for that. I mean this isn't a common occurrence, and they looked un-energized, not so much unmotivated, but perception isn't reality. Also as much as someone else can do to try to motivate you, you still have to get yourself there.

I think we all are just hoping that he doesn't return. He can't be fired right now, it wouldn't be of any use, but as long as he's gone ASAP when the season is done, because I don't believe VDN can take this team past the 2nd round, and definitely not into the Finals, so as soon as the seasons ends it should be --> final loss of the season --> "Hello Vinny, your time here is up".

Angel strike1 · Post #17 » by **Angel strike1** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 10:29 pm

vdn is a 50% coach. we need titles.

please get him