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wtcantfw wrote:dagger 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.
Apparently, Memphis poached Lionel Hollins from another team mid-season a couple of decades ago.
Ouch, when you realize 2009 is considered "a couple of decades ago".
Zeno wrote:Johnny Bball wrote:
I would hire a new gm, entire front office, trade every single player, and change the name of the team, and just burn anything wolves. A new coach won’t fix it.
Oh I agree but I wanted to ask a fan who is more attached. I’d call in various religious leaders to preform any and all cleansing rituals they think might help as well.
HangTime wrote:They've got to give us something right?
Stubby wrote:HangTime wrote:They've got to give us something right?
I know, right?I'm happy for him to get the promotion- solid dude as far as I could tell. However, he now knows all our wrinkles , and has all this friendly fire fodder at his disposal. I'd expect the Timberwolves to play us better next time round. Seems like bad business to give away your recipes for free. As a gesture of good faith I'd like to see rights to swap 2nds or something along those lines.
johanliebert wrote:Stubby wrote:HangTime wrote:They've got to give us something right?
I know, right?I'm happy for him to get the promotion- solid dude as far as I could tell. However, he now knows all our wrinkles , and has all this friendly fire fodder at his disposal. I'd expect the Timberwolves to play us better next time round. Seems like bad business to give away your recipes for free. As a gesture of good faith I'd like to see rights to swap 2nds or something along those lines.
How much offence can a coach implement in 2months? His departure is being overstated
Aventador wrote:A lot of posters here aren't viewing Finch as a human being. He's getting a chance to get one of the top 30 jobs (for a coach) in the NBA. Why would the Raptors, as a class organization, block such a move to haggle over a 2nd round pick? That's a sure way to prevent future talents from coming here. It really shows a lot of posters have never worked in the real world. People come and go. Would you want an employer who blocks your growth at every turn? I know I wouldn't.
Even if future persons come here and use the Raptors as a spring board, it still means such persons would've contributed positively if someone wants to poach them. Generally, you want to add talented people, not lose out on them.
Of course, there is something to be said about continuity and we don't want to create a revolving doors of mercenaries. However, from listening to Nurse speak on this issue, he seems fine with it. Therefore, we should applaud the fact that the Raptors are seen as a positive platform for talented individuals.
I would understand the ire if Finch were leaving for a lateral move or a downgrade (i.e. another assistant coaching job or becoming a video analyst respectively). However, it would reflect really badly if we made promotions difficult.
tdotrep2 wrote:Aventador wrote:A lot of posters here aren't viewing Finch as a human being. He's getting a chance to get one of the top 30 jobs (for a coach) in the NBA. Why would the Raptors, as a class organization, block such a move to haggle over a 2nd round pick? That's a sure way to prevent future talents from coming here. It really shows a lot of posters have never worked in the real world. People come and go. Would you want an employer who blocks your growth at every turn? I know I wouldn't.
Even if future persons come here and use the Raptors as a spring board, it still means such persons would've contributed positively if someone wants to poach them. Generally, you want to add talented people, not lose out on them.
Of course, there is something to be said about continuity and we don't want to create a revolving doors of mercenaries. However, from listening to Nurse speak on this issue, he seems fine with it. Therefore, we should applaud the fact that the Raptors are seen as a positive platform for talented individuals.
I would understand the ire if Finch were leaving for a lateral move or a downgrade (i.e. another assistant coaching job or becoming a video analyst respectively). However, it would reflect really badly if we made promotions difficult.
No ones saying to block it but out of respect minni should give something, your taking away a big piece of the coaching staff mid season
alienchild wrote:Again, I hope the basketball gods give us the 14th pick in the draft. I hope OG asks for a trade, Birch signs elsewhere and GTJ signs an offer sheet and Raptors don't match. Frankly Masai is dead to me.
Kevin Willis wrote:Crane08 wrote:Kevin Willis wrote:
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.
