In Moor we (should) trust?

[revprodeji]

http://www.twolvesblog.com/200905312190 ... voice.html

Not sure I like the power this guy could have.

[jpatrick]

I hate when people without a basketball background stick their nose in basketball decisions. As far as I can tell Moor's qualifications are that he is married to Taylor's daughter.

[invno1]

Uggh.

[C.lupus]

I've got no problem with businessmen running businesses but smart businessmen acquire talented people to oversee parts of the operation and they trust them with issues that they know better. If Moor is running the basketball operations and has Kahn as the financial guy and Hoiberg as the talent guy and he let's those guys do their jobs, then it shouldn't be a problem. If he really thinks he knows more about NBA basketball than Hoiberg, then there is a HUGE problem. Hopefully the former will be the story and hopefully this isn't a case of a billionare giving his son-in-law a hobby to keep him busy.

[big3_8_19_21]

Something my dad was told when he used to have to deal with journalists, which is sadly more true than is should be is that if the journalist gets the story that you give them half right in your estimation, that's a very good journalist.

I'll take a wait and see approach on this situation. Things like this can be misinterpreted pretty easily. Maybe it's completely accurate, but most likely this isn't the FULL story.

[Devilzsidewalk]

never heard of him but if he's a b-ball junkie and has some brains then who knows, could be better than it sounds.

[TheFranchise21]

How does an NY Daily News guy have inside information on a team in MN?

[Devilzsidewalk]

thats a good point, isn't mitch lawrence renowned for baseless columns? The flip side is this one isn't your average mindless trade speculation, it's pretty specific and name drops somebody who we haven't really even heard about yet.

[john2jer]

So where can I apply for the job of "billionaire's son-in-law"? I'm really interested in this career path and feel I have the qualities to be successful in the job. I am highly accomplished at spending other people's money. I am very good at decreasing productivity by being a lazy slouch on daddy's couch. I can mooch with the best of them and embarass those around me at the drop of a hat. Most of all, I have years of experience of being a bad influence on "good" daughters.

[Devilzsidewalk]

how do you know he's not a totally awesome GM though

[john2jer]

Haven't you ever watched a movie? The boyfriend or husband of the rich guy's daughter is always a bum. Either he's a lazy bum or he's a coniving snake in the grass. I can be either.

[C.lupus]

He's not new to the organization. He's been the CEO since 2004.

From timberwolves.com:

Rob Moor
Chief Executive Officer

Rob Moor became chief executive officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2004 following 10 years as the team's president. While reorganizing the Timberwolves and building a first-class staff, Moor was also involved in securing a WNBA franchise for Minnesota in 1998 and, in 2004, leading the effort to form Midwest Entertainment Group and manage Target Center until the spring of 2007.

Moor's strategic goals for the Timberwolves and Lynx revolve around customer service and a fan-centered attitude. "If we provide great customer service and great entertainment we will always be successful," Moor says.

Prior to coming to Minnesota, Moor was the executive vice president of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Moor began his career in entertainment at MGM Studios in film production. He was involved in the merger with United Artists and subsequent sale of the studios to Ted Turner. Later, he joined 20th Century Fox working in the areas of film distribution.

Moor has worked on a number of non-profit boards and continues to serve on the boards of the Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association and the Downtown Council.

A native of Geneva, Switzerland, Moor moved to the United States in 1966, living in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California. Moor currently resides in Plymouth, Minn.

I guess what would be new, if anything, is that he may take on more responsibilities that McHale was doing as VP of Basketball Operations. :shrug:

[Devilzsidewalk]

He's not new to the organization. He's been the CEO since 2004.

From timberwolves.com:

Rob Moor
Chief Executive Officer

Rob Moor became chief executive officer of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2004 following 10 years as the team's president. While reorganizing the Timberwolves and building a first-class staff, Moor was also involved in securing a WNBA franchise for Minnesota in 1998 and, in 2004, leading the effort to form Midwest Entertainment Group and manage Target Center until the spring of 2007.

Moor's strategic goals for the Timberwolves and Lynx revolve around customer service and a fan-centered attitude. "If we provide great customer service and great entertainment we will always be successful," Moor says.

Prior to coming to Minnesota, Moor was the executive vice president of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Moor began his career in entertainment at MGM Studios in film production. He was involved in the merger with United Artists and subsequent sale of the studios to Ted Turner. Later, he joined 20th Century Fox working in the areas of film distribution.

Moor has worked on a number of non-profit boards and continues to serve on the boards of the Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association and the Downtown Council.

A native of Geneva, Switzerland, Moor moved to the United States in 1966, living in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California. Moor currently resides in Plymouth, Minn.

I guess what would be new, if anything, is that he may take on more responsibilities that McHale was doing as VP of Basketball Operations. :shrug:

he's not new, but I've never heard of him as having any say in the roster

[C.lupus]

I'm going to take a wait-and-see approach on this. Having a "major voice in basketball decisions" and having a "big influence on the direction of the team" could mean any number of things -not necessarily taking over roster decisions (although it could mean that, too). I would hope a CEO of any business would have a major voice and a big influence on the direction of the company.