Tom Penn

tvwolves7 · Post #1 » by **tvwolves7** » Fri May 8, 2009 2:44 pm

http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/wol ... /#comments

I have not read more about Tom other then this article, but he sounds great.

*Edit* Another article added:

http://www.secretsofthecity.com/magazin ... nt-gm-penn

Interview from last September.

http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/9/25/62 ... usive-a-ch

tvwolves7 · Post #2 » by **tvwolves7** » Fri May 8, 2009 3:14 pm

Just realized Rev already brought this up in the Kahn post.

shrink · Post #3 » by **shrink** » Fri May 8, 2009 3:27 pm

That's OK .. he's probably worth his own thread, if we can get more information.

I haven't been excited by any of the guys before this one. I wonder though if Stack would give similar answers.

Post #4 » by **revprodeji** » Fri May 8, 2009 3:55 pm

No worries tvwolves. I was using my phone and it is easier to reply then start a new thread. I am hoping this is legit. Anything but KAHN

Post #5 » by **revprodeji** » Fri May 8, 2009 3:57 pm

http://www.canishoopus.com/2009/5/7/869 ... h#comments

As always, hoopus with some serious words.

prefuse73 · Post #6 » by **prefuse73** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:11 pm

I like this much better. I think its a great idea to have both Penn and Hoiberg work the GM duties together. Penn did wonders with the Blazers as far as Salary cap issues are concerned and Hoiberg has a good eye for Talent....I think that will work great.

tvwolves7 · Post #7 » by **tvwolves7** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:13 pm

Well I was given the link by the twolves employee that told me about Pek and he never sent me links of other GM candidates thus far. He is not in position to influence decisions like this, but my guess is the people in the office are pulling for Penn.

john2jer · Post #8 » by **john2jer** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:14 pm

Just as long as Teller comes with him.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #9 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:16 pm

whoever it is, hurry up and tell us already, I'm fixin to write a well-mannered letter of inquiry

john2jer · Post #10 » by **john2jer** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:24 pm

I thought you popped collars?

PeeDee · Post #11 » by **PeeDee** » Fri May 8, 2009 4:37 pm

Cherries?

Post #12 » by **revprodeji** » Fri May 8, 2009 5:11 pm

PeeDee · Post #13 » by **PeeDee** » Fri May 8, 2009 5:44 pm

Sorry, I get a little crazy waiting for something to actually happen. HIRE SOMEBODY DAMMIT.

Post #14 » by **revprodeji** » Fri May 8, 2009 6:19 pm

I would rather them interview all theses guys and take the best option rather than just taking Stern's henchman.

tvwolves7 · Post #15 » by **tvwolves7** » Fri May 8, 2009 6:25 pm

If I had to rank them in order I would go:

1. Penn
2. Hoiberg
3. Stack
4. Kahn/Pfund

How about you guys? Or is there another name that is still in the running that I forgot?

PDXKnight · Post #16 » by **PDXKnight** » Fri May 8, 2009 6:33 pm

Well if there's any validity to this article, I couldn't say I'd blame Penn for at least considering a head GM job should he be offered the position. He's been a solid contributor as assistant GM for Portland and I'd be nothing but happy for him should he land this job.

Krapinsky · Post #17 » by **Krapinsky** » Fri May 8, 2009 6:37 pm

Out of the names that have been thrown around--

Hinkie
Hoiberg
Penn
Pfund
Stack
Kahn

mnWI · Post #18 » by **mnWI** » Fri May 8, 2009 7:26 pm

Penn would be a nice "outside the box" choice

He would come in as a financial guy, and Hoiberg would run the personnel side. Makes sense to me. I'm a fan of Penn.

john2jer · Post #19 » by **john2jer** » Fri May 8, 2009 7:30 pm

Taylor likes to think inside the box, and it's caused nothing but problems. We definitely need to get outside the box.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #20 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Fri May 8, 2009 7:32 pm

are you trying to get Casey to send you home early