Marc Stein - Doc Rivers or Pat Garrity to Replace Hennigan?

[tiderulz]

head of scouting so he could scout next poopers? AG and Elf didnt work out either and giving up Saric....hows that make him a good scout?

this is how i feel. never really been sold on his "eye for talent"

[NBAchamps2017]

Anyone out there not name Doc and Pat? Mitch I guess is a household name. Mitch anyone?

[JF5]

head of scouting so he could scout next poopers? AG and Elf didnt work out either and giving up Saric....hows that make him a good scout?

He has an eye for talent... Guys like Gordon/Payton/Harris/Oladipo/Vucevic/O'Quinn/Harkless are all contributing to this team, or teams around the league. You can't say that about most other GM's who consistently miss in the draft or trades. People crap on him because he hasn't gotten star player or him not fitting the team correctly as a cohesive unit.

[fendilim]

head of scouting so he could scout next poopers? AG and Elf didnt work out either and giving up Saric....hows that make him a good scout?

this is how i feel. never really been sold on his "eye for talent"

They were good picks for their range.

Easy to say in hindsight because you've already seen the future. But ag turned out better than smart and exum. Lavine might arguably be a better option than Ep though.

[glennathan]

What's the twitters above say? As for Rivers and Garrity. I can totally see this happening for a couple reasons. We need a new GM, and I've been saying we need our GM to report to a basketball man in the form of a President of Basketball Operations...Doc Rivers would essentially become the Magic's Pat Riley, and Garrity being the GM under him makes perfect sense. Now, where does Vogel fit in? Honestly, I think Frank will produce with a better roster. I am in favor of Doc and Garrity coming in if it happens for one reason....FREE AGENCY. Doc Rivers has the same kind of rep around the league as a Magic Johnson, players like him a lot and would want to play for him.


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I agree in that I would not want Doc as a Coach and that Vogel should remian HC. I agree with the roles you gave in Doc as Pres Garrity as GM and Vogel HC. Vogel had a crap roster to work with and you can only do so much with the cards he was dealt.

[tiderulz]

head of scouting so he could scout next poopers? AG and Elf didnt work out either and giving up Saric....hows that make him a good scout?

this is how i feel. never really been sold on his "eye for talent"

They were good picks for their range.

Easy to say in hindsight because you've already seen the future. But ag turned out better than smart and exum. Lavine might arguably be a better option than Ep though.

"good picks for the range" that arent great picks and have better players after, just doesnt do a whole lot for me. And yes, its easy to have hindsight for me, but i expect more than me from someone who has this job and a supposed "eye for talent". Its not just AG. Nicholson, giving up extra pick for Payton (Payton does not look like a 2 lottery pick player), Mario. The only one i really cant blame him too much on is Dipo.

[Furinkazan]

head of scouting so he could scout next poopers? AG and Elf didnt work out either and giving up Saric....hows that make him a good scout?

this is how i feel. never really been sold on his "eye for talent"

They were good picks for their range.

Easy to say in hindsight because you've already seen the future. But ag turned out better than smart and exum. Lavine might arguably be a better option than Ep though.

I didnt like the picks back then when he was picking them
hows that a hindsight?

[axl_c_cool]

The draft isn't on Henny, it's been spoken about a lot, Nicholson and maybe Mario, otherwise he drafted well. We didn't need Saric, he alreayd picked Gordon. He should be held accountable but some of the criticism is uneeded and unwarranted

[BadMofoPimp]

Since the Magic will be stuck paying Henny whether he is on the team or fired, they should keep him as lead scout and talent evaluator under the new regime.

[Bensational]

The draft isn't on Henny, it's been spoken about a lot, Nicholson and maybe Mario, otherwise he drafted well. We didn't need Saric, he alreayd picked Gordon. He should be held accountable but some of the criticism is uneeded and unwarranted

Saric was a draft and stash guy and Henny obviously felt the push to put talent on the floor asap.

People act like Philly are amazing but have forgotten how absolutely pathetic they were for 2 years waiting for Saric and Embiid to even step foot on the court. In the meantime they collected Okafor and were bad enough to secure #1 and Simmons.

Philly' improvement hinges on Embiid and Simmons. We at least have Vuc and Fournier to go along with AG, Elf and Mario.

At one point we had Oladipo and Harris to add to that group, too. I think we've done just fine in finding quality youth. We just haven't been in a spot to secure a bonafide game changer. Or, weren't bold enough to take the guys who went far later and have since become game changers.

[tiderulz]

The draft isn't on Henny, it's been spoken about a lot, Nicholson and maybe Mario, otherwise he drafted well. We didn't need Saric, he alreayd picked Gordon. He should be held accountable but some of the criticism is uneeded and unwarranted

Saric was a draft and stash guy and Henny obviously felt the push to put talent on the floor asap.

People act like Philly are amazing but have forgotten how absolutely pathetic they were for 2 years waiting for Saric and Embiid to even step foot on the court. In the meantime they collected Okafor and were bad enough to secure #1 and Simmons.

Philly' improvement hinges on Embiid and Simmons. We at least have Vuc and Fournier to go along with AG, Elf and Mario.

At one point we had Oladipo and Harris to add to that group, too. I think we've done just fine in finding quality youth. We just haven't been in a spot to secure a bonafide game changer. Or, weren't bold enough to take the guys who went far later and have since become game changers.

you cant add Harris to that group if he is just then traded away for peanuts. And we have had opportunities for game changers. Whether no one saw them coming (Giannis), or didnt think they would do as well as they have (CJ McCollum, Lavine, Turner).

[SOUL]

If LaVine was here he'd be getting crucified for having near league worst defense and the team being better without him than with him.

I think our biggest draft miss so far has been Booker/Turner (Booker wanted us to take him and Myles was talked about at #5) instead of Hezonja, but I still have faith we can get something out of Mario.

[PennytoShaq]

Finally a new name that none of the folks here have mentioned - Travis Schlenk

[fbeye343]

Would take him in a second. Below is his bio. He started his career with the Magic

Travis Schlenk

Assistant General Manager


Travis Schlenk, 41, is in his 12th season with the Golden State Warriors, and his fifth as assistant general manager. In this role, Schlenk reports directly to General Manager Bob Myers and assists in the management of all day-to-day basketball operations, including all player-related matters.

With more than 16 years of experience in the NBA, Schlenk has held jobs at virtually every level of basketball operations, including positions in the video room, on the bench, scouting and in the front office.

Prior to being promoted to his current position, Schlenk spent the previous two seasons as the team’s director of player personnel. In that role he assisted in all player personnel matters, while also assisting with trade & free agent discussions, player contracts, salary cap analysis and adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement rules and regulations.

Before joining the team’s front office, Schlenk spent five years as an assistant coach and video scout for the Warriors. His duties in that role included the preparation of scouting reports for the coaching staff and players, assisting on-court at practice sessions and working with players on individual skill development. Additionally, Schlenk has also assisted with the team’s advance scouting duties.

Schlenk joined the Warriors prior to the 2004-05 season as a video scout after spending the previous four years as the video coordinator for the Miami Heat. Prior to joining the Heat, he was an assistant coach at the University of Georgia during the 1998-99 season under Ron Jirsa. Schlenk’s introduction to the NBA came as a member of the Orlando Magic’s basketball operations staff during the 1997-98 campaign.

A native of Selden, Kansas, Schlenk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management & Human Ecology from Bethel College, where he was also a member of the school’s basketball team. After graduation from Bethel, he received a Masters of Education with an emphasis in Sports Administration from Wichita State University.

Travis and his wife, Sarah, currently reside in Oakland with their daughters, Morgan and Charlotte, and son, Will.

[drsd]

Schlenk indeed has all the qualifications to deserve an interview.

[yoyojw17]

Would take him in a second. Below is his bio. He started his career with the Magic

Travis Schlenk

Assistant General Manager


Travis Schlenk, 41, is in his 12th season with the Golden State Warriors, and his fifth as assistant general manager. In this role, Schlenk reports directly to General Manager Bob Myers and assists in the management of all day-to-day basketball operations, including all player-related matters.

With more than 16 years of experience in the NBA, Schlenk has held jobs at virtually every level of basketball operations, including positions in the video room, on the bench, scouting and in the front office.

Prior to being promoted to his current position, Schlenk spent the previous two seasons as the team’s director of player personnel. In that role he assisted in all player personnel matters, while also assisting with trade & free agent discussions, player contracts, salary cap analysis and adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement rules and regulations.

Before joining the team’s front office, Schlenk spent five years as an assistant coach and video scout for the Warriors. His duties in that role included the preparation of scouting reports for the coaching staff and players, assisting on-court at practice sessions and working with players on individual skill development. Additionally, Schlenk has also assisted with the team’s advance scouting duties.

Schlenk joined the Warriors prior to the 2004-05 season as a video scout after spending the previous four years as the video coordinator for the Miami Heat. Prior to joining the Heat, he was an assistant coach at the University of Georgia during the 1998-99 season under Ron Jirsa. Schlenk’s introduction to the NBA came as a member of the Orlando Magic’s basketball operations staff during the 1997-98 campaign.

A native of Selden, Kansas, Schlenk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Management & Human Ecology from Bethel College, where he was also a member of the school’s basketball team. After graduation from Bethel, he received a Masters of Education with an emphasis in Sports Administration from Wichita State University.

Travis and his wife, Sarah, currently reside in Oakland with their daughters, Morgan and Charlotte, and son, Will.

That to me make is a HUUUUUUUGE PLUS! Someone that can look from multiple angles to put the pieces together is valuable. Maybe that's what hennigan lacks a lil. I think we have and had some good pieces... they just didn't mesh together as we hoped. I'm not on the "Fire Hennigan" train....but if we are turning things over.... i'm already liking this guys resume....yes.... even over Doc.... and definitely over Pat G's.

[zaymon]

I just want an experienced GM who knows something about basketball. Hennigan is good contract manager, and talent evaluator, but he doesnt have the vision of the team. With changing coaches he changed team concepts. He is like child wandering in the dark looking for someone who will guide him.

[rcklsscognition]

Interesting Travis Schlenk started with the Magic.

[Max Power]

Schlenk certainly has the experience and qualifications. He's certainly worth an interview. I'm all for any of the 3 of Sclenk, Doc (As Pres. of Bball Ops), and or Pat Garrity, since Garrity knows the game. I'm on the side of replacing Hennigan, and one of these guys or Danny Ferry would be solid replacements in my opinion.


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[tiderulz]

Schlenk certainly has the experience and qualifications. He's certainly worth an interview. I'm all for any of the 3 of Sclenk, Doc (As Pres. of Bball Ops), and or Pat Garrity, since Garrity knows the game. I'm on the side of replacing Hennigan, and one of these guys or Danny Ferry would be solid replacements in my opinion.


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i dont want Doc making any calls. If it is a purely figurehead position, then i'm fine with that.