Raptors lose top assistant to Wolves

TRik · Post #141 » by **TRik** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:06 pm

This is actually huge for the Wolves, the situation with Saunders was beginning to get sad and pathetic. I’m happy for them and Finchy.

Yallbecrazy · Post #142 » by **Yallbecrazy** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:36 pm

Those thinking it is shady... he was recently interviewed by the GM.
Compensation... you don't get that for assistants becoming head coaches.
Worried about the Raptors without the assistant... they have capable assistants and Nurse is smart. We'll be fine

mtcan · Post #143 » by **mtcan** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:47 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:Whats funny is i dont evem think scariolo is with the team. Hes helping spain again.

Wonder what the raps do. Probably promote within

Time to Kyle to suit up and be an interim assistant coach as his hand heals.

As long as the team is having some success...it might be nice to preserve Kyle's body.

tanuki1031 · Post #144 » by **tanuki1031** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:48 pm

Once again the Raptors lead the league in:
- opponent team meetings called
- opposing team head coaches fired
- own team coaches promoted

I can't wait until Boston fires Brad Stevens after we beat them and then he joins Nurse as head assistant so the top two nerd coaches with the junkiest of janky basketball purity can **** with the **** league. Bet.

Raptors Realtor · Post #145 » by **Raptors Realtor** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:55 pm

Don't recall an assistant coach ever being poached from a team midseason, Raps are all class to give their blessing, but there really should be some compensation.

mdenny · Post #146 » by **mdenny** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:56 pm

tanuki1031 wrote:Once again the Raptors lead the league in:
- opponent team meetings called
- opposing team head coaches fired
- own team coaches promoted

I can't wait until Boston fires Brad Stevens after we beat them and then he joins Nurse as head assistant so the top two nerd coaches with the junkiest of janky basketball purity can **** with the **** league. Bet.

My man. I'm laughing out loud over here. Respect.

Post #147 » by **Klomp** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:47 pm

Raptors Realtor wrote:Don't recall an assistant coach ever being poached from a team midseason, Raps are all class to give their blessing, but there really should be some compensation.

It is the first time an assistant from another staff has been hired as the permanent replacement in-season since the Memphis Grizzlies hired Bucks assistant Lionel Hollins in 2009.

https://theathletic.com/2340381/2021/02/22/ryan-saunders-fired-chris-finch-hired-timberwolves/

bape_lovers · Post #148 » by **bape_lovers** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:35 pm

Zeno · Post #149 » by **Zeno** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:46 pm

Klomp wrote:
Raptors Realtor wrote:Don't recall an assistant coach ever being poached from a team midseason, Raps are all class to give their blessing, but there really should be some compensation.

It is the first time an assistant from another staff has been hired as the permanent replacement in-season since the Memphis Grizzlies hired Bucks assistant Lionel Hollins in 2009.

https://theathletic.com/2340381/2021/02/22/ryan-saunders-fired-chris-finch-hired-timberwolves/

Honest question from an outsider who generally routs for long tortured franchises to turn it around...

If you could just wipe the slate clean now, complete roster, new ownership, new everything with no Townes, Russell but a bunch of 1sts including your own and a cleanish cap sheet would you? Because for at least 2 years you could see this coming. They decided to get in deeper. Building around another big man in a guard driven league, and devaluing him as they go. It's gone on for generations from Garnett to Love to Towns. I apologize for asking this, but this situation is so frustrating and sad that I'm not even a fan of the team and I'm frustrated and sad. best wishes, hope Finch works out for you.

fbalmeida · Post #150 » by **fbalmeida** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 2:52 pm

Can't help thinking that Finch jumped the gun here. Had he waited until the end of this season, he might've found himself coaching the Celtics or the Bucks, instead of an organization who's entire franchise history can be described as a permanent tank and rebuild, interrupted only by Kevin Garnett.

FreshyFlames · Post #151 » by **FreshyFlames** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:06 pm

fbalmeida wrote:Can't help thinking that Finch jumped the gun here. Had he waited until the end of this season, he might've found himself coaching the Celtics or the Bucks, instead of an organization who's entire franchise history can be described as a permanent tank and rebuild, interrupted only by Kevin Garnett.

Maybe he wants the challenge. Also maybe he doesn't want to wait until then to earn some good money. It's easy to make that call from an armchair but almost anyone would have taken the opportunity to get a better job especially one like a head coaching job. Those other 2 jobs aren't anywhere close to guaranteed anyway.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #152 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:11 pm

Any news on changes we might make now? Maybe we move everyone up and recall Donaldson from the 905?

Kevin Willis · Post #153 » by **Kevin Willis** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:15 pm

Crane08 wrote:
Kevin Willis wrote:
douggood wrote:so your implying finch had a problem with the raptors, orchestrated saunders getting fired and getting him self the job. that is some jedi level manipulation there.

No - that's a stretch. I gave you an +1 for putting words in my mouth, you deserve it.

I'm wondering why Raptors didn't fight to keep Finch. He's supposed to be the orchestrator of the offense this season. Why would you let him go when you're down a couple of coaches? It's possible that they didn't mind him leaving and that could be due to friction in vision or personality which is a possibility.

Finch also could've taken the job before the season - why now? There are some unanswered questions there. However I like your story much better than mine, it's waaaaayyyy more interesting. Please do your Wandavision and tell me what I am actually saying.

this poster lmaoo

Explain. Did I flame you in the past? I am looking forward to discussing it with you though.

fbalmeida · Post #154 » by **fbalmeida** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:17 pm

FreshyFlames wrote:
fbalmeida wrote:Can't help thinking that Finch jumped the gun here. Had he waited until the end of this season, he might've found himself coaching the Celtics or the Bucks, instead of an organization who's entire franchise history can be described as a permanent tank and rebuild, interrupted only by Kevin Garnett.

Maybe he wants the challenge. Also maybe he doesn't want to wait until then to earn some good money. It's easy to make that call from an armchair but almost anyone would have taken the opportunity to get a better job especially one like a head coaching job. Those other 2 jobs aren't anywhere close to guaranteed anyway.

Sure, fair enough.

dagger · Post #155 » by **dagger** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:18 pm

Raptors Realtor wrote:Don't recall an assistant coach ever being poached from a team midseason, Raps are all class to give their blessing, but there really should be some compensation.

Apparently, Memphis poached Lionel Hollins from another team mid-season a couple of decades ago.

Danny1616 · Post #156 » by **Danny1616** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:27 pm

Is there some way for us to get a draft pick in return?

I remember the Celtics got a 1st rounder for Doc a few years back.

If Minny is so desperate for him, then they should pay up.

Danny1616 · Post #157 » by **Danny1616** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:29 pm

bboyskinnylegs wrote:Any news on changes we might make now? Maybe we move everyone up and recall Donaldson from the 905?

We're fine.

Jama coached the 905 last year and is with us now. Still have Griffin and Sergio who have been with the team for the last 2 seasons.

at87on · Post #158 » by **at87on** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:31 pm

Yeezus_ wrote:
OneTime86 wrote:How did this come about so quickly? They just let go of Saunders today. When would they have interviewed him?

Super disrespectful if they interviewed Finch while keeping Saunders employed.

I'm sure Saunders was kept apprised of what was happening behind the scenes.
He could see he wasn't doing a fantastic job with the roster (not to say the talent is on par with the Brooklyn Nets) but the development wasn't there.

NBA Sheady · Post #159 » by **NBA Sheady** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:32 pm

TorontoRapsFan wrote:Damn. Was liking the way players were moving on offense lately. Hope someone copied his playbook

Seems like the guys are finally running the new offense smoothly. Feels like a reasonable time for him to leave. I'm sure we can keep it going.

Fairview4Life · Post #160 » by **Fairview4Life** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:33 pm

Danny1616 wrote:Is there some way for us to get a draft pick in return?

I remember the Celtics got a 1st rounder for Doc a few years back.

If Minny is so desperate for him, then they should pay up.

Teams don't demand compensation when a coach is moving up from assistant to head coach. Everyone lets people chase promotions.