Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXVII: Offseason Edition)

[OrlandO]

I don't know if Brooks is a good fit, but he's definitely a classy coach... that speech he gave the Thunder in the timeout at the end of the game was great. Made sure his players didn't act bitter and went over to shake hands when the buzzer sounded:

"Were gonna treat them like they're the champions. After the game were gonna walk and shake their hands and acknowledge all of them. They beat us fair and square. However hard that hurts, they still beat us fair and square. Give them credit, get off the court, well meet back at the locker room."

[magicman123]

I don't know if Brooks is a good fit, but he's definitely a classy coach... that speech he gave the Thunder in the timeout at the end of the game was great. Made sure his players didn't act bitter and went over to shake hands when the buzzer sounded.

that was his best coaching of the series

[Def Swami]

Another good read on Rob Hennigan...a few of my favorite parts from the article...
http://www.telegram.com/article/2012062 ... /-1/NEWS05

Hennigan grew up a Red Sox fan so he can point to Theo Epstein for inspiration. The Red Sox hired Epstein as general manager in November of 2002 when he was only 28. Hennigan was a junior at Emerson College in Boston at the time.

“I remember it vividly,” Hennigan said last night as he rode to the airport to catch a flight to Oklahoma City. “I remember being in a broadcast journalism class and everyone kind of saying, ‘Who is this person?’ The story led our newscast.”

Two years later, the Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years and their GM was only 30.

“He was an inspiration for a lot of people trying to break into the sports industry,” Hennigan said. “His ability to have some success at an early age and have some success quickly has inspired a lot of people trying to break in in general.”

Hennigan laughed when told he had to win a championship within two years to match Epstein’s accomplishment.

Golden State assistant Mike Malone is expected to be among the candidates to replace the fired Stan Van Gundy as head coach. The fact that Malone is a graduate of Worcester Academy can’t hurt him.

Hennigan is expected to follow in the tradition of the Spurs and Thunder, who built their rosters by making wise draft choices and trades, not by signing free agents to huge contracts.

Hennigan plans to return to Orlando tomorrow to begin his new job.

[Ahmadab]

I just can't wait till Orlando win a championship

[BadMofoPimp]

Let Dwight pick the coach. There you go. That was easy. Anyways, I am not sold on Malone. An assistant with Golden State, gimme a break.

[vinageras]

I really liked the Hennigan move (would've loved if we had gotten him + Lindsey, but that was WAY TOO MUCH to ask).
I think he won't allow bull from Dwight Howard.

GO MAGIC!!

[toquito]

Let Dwight pick the coach. There you go. That was easy. Anyways, I am not sold on Malone. An assistant with Golden State, gimme a break.

agreed. they kinda suck.

[Skin]

Did we hire Brian Shaw yet?

[MagicTownBaller]

@MagicalNBA
The deal : D12 alienated ownership by staying in LA. This was not needed, he left the team in the playoffs. This is why they dont call him..

@MagicalNBA
That being said, they want D12 back if he buys in and becomes a leader. He has no respect currently in the magic org. He can change that

@MagicalNBA
Rob could meet w/ dwight and decide HE does not want D12 on this team, not vice versa.

@MagicalNBA
If D12 buys in, the Magic could build a team that contends with heat in 1-2 years. D12 is the guy who makes LBJ and Wade shoot Jumpers.

@MagicalNBA
The Magic could become the most athletic team in the NBA w/in 2 years if Dwight stays. No one can run w/ him at C.

From our favorite Magical. I know we usually don't post his stuff here but he has been right on multiple occasions and at the very least, gives us some rumors to talk about. He called the Otis Smith "re-signing" and called that we were going to go hard at Monta Ellis at last years deadline.

[Nyce_1]

Another good read on Rob Hennigan...a few of my favorite parts from the article...
http://www.telegram.com/article/2012062 ... /-1/NEWS05

Hennigan grew up a Red Sox fan so he can point to Theo Epstein for inspiration. The Red Sox hired Epstein as general manager in November of 2002 when he was only 28. Hennigan was a junior at Emerson College in Boston at the time.

“I remember it vividly,” Hennigan said last night as he rode to the airport to catch a flight to Oklahoma City. “I remember being in a broadcast journalism class and everyone kind of saying, ‘Who is this person?’ The story led our newscast.”

Two years later, the Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years and their GM was only 30.

“He was an inspiration for a lot of people trying to break into the sports industry,” Hennigan said. “His ability to have some success at an early age and have some success quickly has inspired a lot of people trying to break in in general.”

Hennigan laughed when told he had to win a championship within two years to match Epstein’s accomplishment.

Golden State assistant Mike Malone is expected to be among the candidates to replace the fired Stan Van Gundy as head coach. The fact that Malone is a graduate of Worcester Academy can’t hurt him.

Hennigan is expected to follow in the tradition of the Spurs and Thunder, who built their rosters by making wise draft choices and trades, not by signing free agents to huge contracts.

Hennigan plans to return to Orlando tomorrow to begin his new job.

Good read.

[pakishazi]

I don't know if Brooks is a good fit, but he's definitely a classy coach... that speech he gave the Thunder in the timeout at the end of the game was great. Made sure his players didn't act bitter and went over to shake hands when the buzzer sounded.

that was his best coaching of the series

I wonder if they would consider the other Van Gundy (Stan) if things fall through with Brooks. I mean he could teach them how to play D which would fix half their problems. The other half in terms of running plays I think he could help with too being he loves the pick n roll.

[Blue_and_Whte]

Let Dwight pick the coach. There you go. That was easy. Anyways, I am not sold on Malone. An assistant with Golden State, gimme a break.

agreed. they kinda suck.

Malone is well respected around the league and is regarded as one of the best up and coming coaches in. So yeah im going to go ahead and stick with what the professionals think. I dont feel as though "an assistant with Golden State, gimme a break" or "Yeah they kinda suck" are very good assesments. Sorry.

[InFlames]

I don't know if Brooks is a good fit, but he's definitely a classy coach... that speech he gave the Thunder in the timeout at the end of the game was great. Made sure his players didn't act bitter and went over to shake hands when the buzzer sounded.

that was his best coaching of the series

I wonder if they would consider the other Van Gundy (Stan) if things fall through with Brooks. I mean he could teach them how to play D which would fix half their problems. The other half in terms of running plays I think he could help with too being he loves the pick n roll.

They would have to be stupid to not consider SVG.

[Def Swami]

@MagicalNBA
The deal : D12 alienated ownership by staying in LA. This was not needed, he left the team in the playoffs. This is why they dont call him..

@MagicalNBA
That being said, they want D12 back if he buys in and becomes a leader. He has no respect currently in the magic org. He can change that

@MagicalNBA
Rob could meet w/ dwight and decide HE does not want D12 on this team, not vice versa.

@MagicalNBA
If D12 buys in, the Magic could build a team that contends with heat in 1-2 years. D12 is the guy who makes LBJ and Wade shoot Jumpers.

@MagicalNBA
The Magic could become the most athletic team in the NBA w/in 2 years if Dwight stays. No one can run w/ him at C.

From our favorite Magical. I know we usually don't post his stuff here but he has been right on multiple occasions and at the very least, gives us some rumors to talk about. He called the Otis Smith "re-signing" and called that we were going to go hard at Monta Ellis at last years deadline.

He has had his moments, like Ping.

In regards to the D12 situation, every time Alex speaks on it, I get the vibe that he's not very fond of Dwight, and he has reason to not be. D12 didn't approach any part of last season as professionally as he could have. I wouldn't doubt that after the incident with Stan that D12 let his emotions let loose and govern his actions toward the team. D12 still has a lot to learn about being a leader and he's capable of taking those steps, like Lebron did. But throwing some teammates under the bus and talking in the media about wanting to play here and there were things he could have done without.

I think both sides, ownership/management and Dwight, could and should have done things differently. D12 isn't to blame for the turmoil that occurred all last season. While his reactions at times were rash, his premises were just. The roster sucked and Otis was incapable of putting "dogs" around Dwight, ownership took their time to recognize that, and Stan had to go public. I had similar gripes as Dwight and ownership/management just weren't coming through.

Bringing a guy like Henny (the new nickname must stick btw) in, who comes from teams with leaders like Duncan and Durant, I think he wants his best player to exude exceptional leadership qualities. I think in his meet with Dwight he'll get a sense of if Dwight possesses those or if not and it'll be taken into consideration. In addition, I think Henny can help Dwight become that leader too. As a guy who has been preaching player development, I think it's an aspect of Dwight's game that could improve, and as a guy very conscious of his image, I think Henny can sell Dwight on rebuilding it in ORL as opposed to anywhere else.

But at the same time, I think I can sort of understand Alex and the DeVos's when they make their hard stance when they say extend or get dealt so quickly. It sounds like there's a lot of bad blood between the sides and neither side at this point would lose sleep over both parting ways.

[blue and white]

@MagicalNBA
The deal : D12 alienated ownership by staying in LA. This was not needed, he left the team in the playoffs. This is why they dont call him..

@MagicalNBA
That being said, they want D12 back if he buys in and becomes a leader. He has no respect currently in the magic org. He can change that

@MagicalNBA
Rob could meet w/ dwight and decide HE does not want D12 on this team, not vice versa.

@MagicalNBA
If D12 buys in, the Magic could build a team that contends with heat in 1-2 years. D12 is the guy who makes LBJ and Wade shoot Jumpers.

@MagicalNBA
The Magic could become the most athletic team in the NBA w/in 2 years if Dwight stays. No one can run w/ him at C.

From our favorite Magical. I know we usually don't post his stuff here but he has been right on multiple occasions and at the very least, gives us some rumors to talk about. He called the Otis Smith "re-signing" and called that we were going to go hard at Monta Ellis at last years deadline.

you seem to post his stuff here alot if im not mistaken so im gonna assume your magical and will ask for you to stop with the posting of your fake news and rumors here

[Tarnag]

But at the same time, I think I can sort of understand Alex and the DeVos's when they make their hard stance when they say extend or get dealt so quickly. It sounds like there's a lot of bad blood between the sides and neither side at this point would lose sleep over both parting ways.

My hope is that by adding in Hennigan, someone who is fresh to the situation, and who has a background as an evaluator of talent, can step up and seeing the value of Dwight, convince Martins and the Devos's that it's more pertinent to not take a 'extend or go' stance and build around Dwight in 2013 when we have the greatest opportunity to do so through free agency (and possibly the draft depending on how bad the next season goes).

[the-diesel]

Have we hired Jerry Sloan yet?

[arsenal6106]

@MagicalNBA
The deal : D12 alienated ownership by staying in LA. This was not needed, he left the team in the playoffs. This is why they dont call him..

@MagicalNBA
That being said, they want D12 back if he buys in and becomes a leader. He has no respect currently in the magic org. He can change that

@MagicalNBA
Rob could meet w/ dwight and decide HE does not want D12 on this team, not vice versa.

@MagicalNBA
If D12 buys in, the Magic could build a team that contends with heat in 1-2 years. D12 is the guy who makes LBJ and Wade shoot Jumpers.

@MagicalNBA
The Magic could become the most athletic team in the NBA w/in 2 years if Dwight stays. No one can run w/ him at C.

From our favorite Magical. I know we usually don't post his stuff here but he has been right on multiple occasions and at the very least, gives us some rumors to talk about. He called the Otis Smith "re-signing" and called that we were going to go hard at Monta Ellis at last years deadline.

you seem to post his stuff here alot if im not mistaken so im gonna assume your magical and will ask for you to stop with the posting of your fake news and rumors here

Kind of rude if you ask me. He has every right to post those tweets. I post a lot of stuff from Evan Dunlap from OPP. That doest mean I'm Evan.

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[Def Swami]

Thought this was cool

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

Thousands of Oklahoma City Thunder fans are waiting at Will Rogers Airport to greet the team: http://lockerz.com/s/219179388

[thelead]

Let Dwight pick the coach. There you go. That was easy. Anyways, I am not sold on Malone. An assistant with Golden State, gimme a break.

agreed. they kinda suck.

Malone is well respected around the league and is regarded as one of the best up and coming coaches in. So yeah im going to go ahead and stick with what the professionals think. I dont feel as though "an assistant with Golden State, gimme a break" or "Yeah they kinda suck" are very good assesments. Sorry.

This. Go find his videos on YouTube. He reminds me of Rick Carlisle.