John Lucas joins Clippers coaching staff

Post #1 » by **mkwest** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:47 pm

"Clipper" Steve Perrin posted this on Clips Nation not too long ago.

John Lucas has a tough decision to make soon. LA Clippers job offer as top asst. Amazing when you've had it all u realize money is secondary

Coach Alvin Brooks via Twitter

scratch21 · Post #2 » by **scratch21** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:55 pm

Please sign him

RiversideClips · Post #3 » by **RiversideClips** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:23 pm

if the Clippers have a chance for John Lucas and he wants to be on the Clipper's Staff; why is he not signed?

Smart guy, great former player, R.E.S.P.E.C.T.E.D by almost anyone w/ a BBall IQ.

Maybe John Lucas scares Dunleavy too much?

adiedanny · Post #4 » by **adiedanny** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:26 pm

Dunleavy made the offer, it is Lucas who has to make up his mind if he wants the position.

adiedanny · Post #5 » by **adiedanny** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:40 pm

Twitter page no longer exists.

clipperdrew · Post #6 » by **clipperdrew** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:10 am

Lucas Sr. would most def be a plus!

mj_shoefanatic · Post #7 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:26 am

Blake, AL, Eric and especially DJ need this man in their lives.

Post #8 » by **mkwest** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:49 am

Discussions not as far advanced as they may have appeared on Twitter

Here is real evidence that nothing truly vanishes on Twitter. It appeared as though hoop coach Al Brooks (Coach_Al_Brooks) on Tuesday was apparently channeling his inner Kevin Love and breaking this bit of news on Twitter: "John Lucas has a tough decision to make soon. LA Clippers job offer as top asst. Amazing when you've had it all u realize money is secondary." Tonight, gone. A fleeting tweet. (Did find out, via Brooks, that the much-traveled Othella Harrington had a good practice session this morning) As for Lucas? The Clippers have talked to him but it sounds as though discussions may not be quite as advanced as it appeared on Twitter.

Lisa Dillman, The Fabulous Forum

JJ LoDuca · Post #9 » by **JJ LoDuca** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:42 pm

According to Lisa Dillman's Twitter, Lucas is in the Clipper offices at his moment...signing?

reallisa wrote: John Lucas over in Clipper offices now. Completing finishing touches for him to join Clippers as assistant coach. One-year deal. More TK.

RiversideClips · Post #10 » by **RiversideClips** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:19 pm

Smart move from Dunleavy if he actually reached out to Lucas. Players Love Lucas, i think it is an additional 5 WINS per season (he keeps players mentally happy)!!

Post #11 » by **mkwest** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:31 pm

JJ LoDuca wrote:According to Lisa Dillman's Twitter, Lucas is in the Clipper offices at his moment...signing?

reallisa wrote: John Lucas over in Clipper offices now. Completing finishing touches for him to join Clippers as assistant coach. One-year deal. More TK.

That's great news. This organization needs personnel that is respected. Since Grg apparently didn't work out, it's good to see us follow up with a strong addition in Lucas.

PlinkingPanda · Post #12 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:27 pm

Seems like wiretap just picked it up. It would be a great addition. I will not get my hopes up for this season though.

Last year was a real heart breaker.

donemilio21 · Post #13 » by **donemilio21** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:34 pm

Great addition! I hope we can see him as head coach before next season.

illastrate · Post #14 » by **illastrate** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:41 pm

donemilio21 wrote:Great addition! I hope we can see him as head coach before next season.

Better yet, I hope we can see him as head coach before THIS season :lol:

Jeezo1 · Post #15 » by **Jeezo1** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:48 pm

illastrate wrote:
donemilio21 wrote:Great addition! I hope we can see him as head coach before next season.

Better yet, I hope we can see him as head coach before THIS season

+1

Post #16 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:18 pm

Wiretap is saying it. I agree with all of you that this will be a good addition.

kombayn · Post #17 » by **kombayn** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:22 pm

I really like that deal a lot. Any word on the assistant head coach from the Denver Nuggets, who had high-praise when he was considering taking our assistant head coaching job? Does anyone know if he took it? With a re-vamped coaching staff, I think we can easily make the playoffs.

JJ LoDuca · Post #18 » by **JJ LoDuca** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:44 pm

I love this- I think it's probably the best news of the offseason (excluding the draft). Best move by Dunleavy ever...and who knows...perhaps he's preparing to take on the GM position full time? :pray:

Nonetheless, a great move- so excited for this season!

cinnamon · Post #19 » by **cinnamon** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:33 am

illastrate wrote:Better yet, I hope we can see him as head coach before THIS season

Exactly.
As soon as possible, anyway.
With good coaching, this team could amaze a lot of people out there.

With the same old, same old, the coaching will most likely just suck the life out of the team all over again, which would be heartbreaking to watch, considering the talent level, especially of the younger guys.

John Lucas could be the key element to pulling it all together and firinf the team up for success.

Post #20 » by **mkwest** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:54 am

JJ LoDuca wrote:I love this- I think it's probably the best news of the offseason (excluding the draft). Best move by Dunleavy ever...and who knows...perhaps he's preparing to take on the GM position full time? Nonetheless, a great move- so excited for this season!

That would be the best case scenario, but I'm just not sure he would do that. One thing that keeps running through my mind is what would happen if this team does actually turn the corner and is looking good 2 years from now. Would Sterling let Dunleavy expire, or would they be working towards an extension? I seriously hope that Dunleavy makes the right choice and finally accepts what he's good at and what he's not so good at,.