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Post#21 » by mnWI » Fri Aug 7, 2009 9:10 pm

klomp44 wrote:FYI I think Sichting is our assistant that stays on board. Isn't he the only one under contract?

Dean Cooper has 2 years left on his deal...
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Post#22 » by Worm Guts » Fri Aug 7, 2009 9:13 pm

Wasn't Sichting the Lynx coach who left to be an assistant with Flip?
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Post#23 » by mnWI » Fri Aug 7, 2009 9:16 pm

Worm Guts wrote:Wasn't Sichting the Lynx coach who left to be an assistant with Flip?

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Post#24 » by mnWI » Fri Aug 7, 2009 11:12 pm

Larry Krystkowiak will be on the staff too.
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Post#25 » by big3_8_19_21 » Fri Aug 7, 2009 11:23 pm

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Post#26 » by DEEP3CL » Sat Aug 8, 2009 7:12 am

You guys may like Kurt as your coach, he's smart and can prepare a team well. I've seen guys wondering if he'll use the Triangle, I strongly doubt it. I don't think the Wolves are equipped to run it, only because deep threat shooters are required to use it along with bigs who can score inside consistently.

The learning curve is too long for the Tri, up to 2 years in most cases before guys get it down. It's too deliberate also and it'll do nothing but slow down your young guys, Kurt will turn these guys loose and let them run but with control not like that garbage you see from the Suns and Warriors.

With guards like Flynn and one day Rubio this should be no problem. Good luck next season.
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Post#27 » by tvwolves7 » Sat Aug 8, 2009 2:45 pm

mnWI wrote:Larry Krystkowiak will be on the staff too.


mnWI from what you have heard is it basically done? My only fear is if the Kings were unable to reach an agreement with Rambis, the same thing might happen here. Also I read somewhere that Kahn is using the same interview process that was used during the GM search. If we all recall that, the process created the Tom Penn situation where you can either believe the media or Taylor that an offer was or was not offered.

Basically I am concerned that next week we will here there was never an offer and now they are going with Jackson or Elston.
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Post#28 » by GopherIt! » Sun Aug 9, 2009 2:00 am

Mac gets the boot and we hire an ex-Laker?

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Post#29 » by revprodeji » Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:09 pm

Dean Cooper is a good asst from what I have heard. Good numbers guy too. I kind of like some of our current staff like JB, Coop, and Sichting.
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Post#30 » by Dewey » Sun Aug 9, 2009 6:34 pm

DEEP3CL wrote:You guys may like Kurt as your coach, he's smart and can prepare a team well. I've seen guys wondering if he'll use the Triangle, I strongly doubt it. I don't think the Wolves are equipped to run it, only because deep threat shooters are required to use it along with bigs who can score inside consistently.

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With guards like Flynn and one day Rubio this should be no problem. Good luck next season.


The Triangle requires atleast 2 superstar players (Magic/Worthy/Kareem, Kobe/Shaq, Kobe/Gasol, etc..) to take advantage of the 1-on-1's ... pretty much like every other offense. Hmmm, maybe it's not the offense ... :o .
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Post#31 » by Baphomet » Sun Aug 9, 2009 11:14 pm

I'm very happy with this acquisition.

I do share the concern that some others have voiced, and that's that if Rambis achieves a level of success with us, he might bolt to the Lakers when Phil retires. It's probably an irrational concern, but it is one nonetheless.
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Post#32 » by skorff26 » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:35 am

DeltronZero wrote:I'm very happy with this acquisition.

I do share the concern that some others have voiced, and that's that if Rambis achieves a level of success with us, he might bolt to the Lakers when Phil retires. It's probably an irrational concern, but it is one nonetheless.

But any coach that succeeds here could bolt to a larger market such as LA, NY, Boston, or Miami.
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Post#33 » by revprodeji » Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:12 am

Only if there is an out-option in his contract. otherwise who cares. He signed a contract.
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Post#34 » by Dewey » Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:27 am

I think Rambis will do fine. Maybe he understands we are the original Lakers, and with out MN, he never would have had the opportunity to win those championships.

I agree that most of the role players are better coaches, and for the most part, have had the opportunity to watch the game more than a starter who plays heavy minutes. They just have a different perspective on watching a game from the bench, listening to the coaches, identifying a need to adjust, calling timeouts, and substitutions, etc..... Star players usually end up trying to coach/mentor one player instead of a team.

It would be awesome if he hired McHale as an assistant ... they could replay the close-line move along with demonstrating all kinds of drills. Yes I know it's not going to happen, but I'm just saying ...
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Post#35 » by Devilzsidewalk » Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:44 pm

Mark Jackson should join as an asst coach, then work w/ Flynn and when he inevitably has a great rookie season, Mark will probably start getting head coach offers as soon as next season.
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Post#36 » by revprodeji » Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:47 pm

Mark Jackson has refused asst spots before. he wants a head spot handed to him.
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Post#37 » by horaceworthy » Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:03 pm

DeltronZero wrote:I'm very happy with this acquisition.

I do share the concern that some others have voiced, and that's that if Rambis achieves a level of success with us, he might bolt to the Lakers when Phil retires. It's probably an irrational concern, but it is one nonetheless.


Isn't Phil retiring after this year, when his contract's up? That was the rumor I heard at least, along with Rambis being the guy the FO wanted to take over, and Brian Shaw being the guy Kobe wanted. Maybe between when he was offered the SAC job and this job he had a chance to sit down with the Laker brass and they told him that they were going to cave to Kobe, so he'd better look out for numero uno.

If Phil does retire after this year, I don't think we have to worry about Rambis achieving much success here by the time Phil retires.
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