Coach Casey among the contenders for COTY

martypython · Post #21 » by **martypython** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 9:39 am

Never forget.

timeywimey · Post #22 » by **timeywimey** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:04 am

Scarface844 wrote:... Raptors are third in the east, division leaders, top 10 in offense and defense along with a 1 all star, 1 potential all star and MVP candidate, young players developing and playing a big role in Val and Ross.

C'mon, really?

cammac · Post #23 » by **cammac** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:09 am

Thibs should win no one else.

cammac · Post #24 » by **cammac** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:13 am

CB4Champ wrote:Respect.

Hope he wins it.

Really the turnaround this team had is unprecedented, I mean we looked like a tanking team, lose our top scorer, and now we are top 3 in the conference??????? Really?

People open your eyes, Team loves him, Follows his lead, and he makes it Fun.

Just imagine the Raps when Casey gets better on offense, I mean we top 10 now and that's his weakness.

He will be re-signed regardless of how we do in the playoffs...all you fans dreaming up scenarios about him not getting an extension is deluding themselves

Like the Silk Road Sig but one suggestion thing about cutting the Fu Manchu Mustache a little offensive reminder of 50s Charlie Chan Movies, The hat still worn in China still see every day no problem.

J-Roc · Post #25 » by **J-Roc** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:28 am

He's among contenders because Eric Smith said so?

I hate these stories of coaches and players who are "in the discussion" for awards. Especially when we're basically being told they're not going to win. Now Joakim Noah MVP talk.

godkingleonidas · Post #26 » by **godkingleonidas** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:48 am

Jonas Valanciunas working out with assistant coach Johnny Davis

Jonas Valanciunas reviewing video with assistant coach Jim Bayno

It seems unfair to give one person the credit for coaching an entire team when in fact it's the work of a lot of assistants and trainers.

Thoughts? Perhaps an ACOTY (assistant) award? Or perhaps a CSOTY (coaching staff) award?

CB4Champ · Post #27 » by **CB4Champ** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:52 am

cammac wrote:
CB4Champ wrote:Respect.

Hope he wins it.

Really the turnaround this team had is unprecedented, I mean we looked like a tanking team, lose our top scorer, and now we are top 3 in the conference??????? Really?

People open your eyes, Team loves him, Follows his lead, and he makes it Fun.

Just imagine the Raps when Casey gets better on offense, I mean we top 10 now and that's his weakness.

He will be re-signed regardless of how we do in the playoffs...all you fans dreaming up scenarios about him not getting an extension is deluding themselves

Like the Silk Road Sig but one suggestion thing about cutting the Fu Manchu Mustache a little offensive reminder of 50s Charlie Chan Movies, The hat still worn in China still see every day no problem.

Blessings Mac, Mean no offense, But I didn't make the sig...Turbo Zone did and if he ever updates his sig would not hesitate to use it. Just happy to have a updated sig.

revvolutions · Post #28 » by **revvolutions** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:20 am

nba coty is the kiss of death.

Sina24 · Post #29 » by **Sina24** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:38 am

wish he would get it but doubts not with coach thibidou around, with everything that has happened there and have the chance to give the bulls homecourt in the first round, and beat the top teams in the league, that man deserves it

Sina24 · Post #30 » by **Sina24** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:43 am

J-Roc wrote:He's among contenders because Eric Smith said so?

I hate these stories of coaches and players who are "in the discussion" for awards. Especially when we're basically being told they're not going to win. Now Joakim Noah MVP talk.

not because eric smith said so he definitely in the running the raptors being 3rd in the east is the reason why, and Noah deserves to be in the talk the bulls would be no were without him, he might be one the best leaders in the NBA and not to mention his game has gotten better in every aspect every year hes been in the league.

OakleyDokely · Post #31 » by **OakleyDokely** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:40 pm

FTW · Post #32 » by **FTW** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:01 pm

Pops or Thibs, that is all.

godkingleonidas · Post #33 » by **godkingleonidas** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:12 pm

J-Roc wrote:He's among contenders because Eric Smith said so?

Mr. Smith is a published sports writer and credentialed journalist. There are some who would be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Post #34 » by **pbj** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:24 pm

Post #35 » by **pbj** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:25 pm

godkingleonidas wrote:
J-Roc wrote:He's among contenders because Eric Smith said so?

Mr. Smith is a published sports writer and credentialed journalist. There are some who would be willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

He's also got a great beard which earns him all the credibility he needs, in my book!

OvertimeNO · Post #36 » by **OvertimeNO** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:29 pm

EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER WON AN AWARD IS A FRAUD! #FIRECASEY

godkingleonidas · Post #37 » by **godkingleonidas** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:39 pm

OvertimeNO wrote:EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER WON AN AWARD IS A FRAUD! #FIRECASEY

YEAR COACH TEAM
2012-13 George Karl Denver Nuggets
2011-12 Gregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs
2010-11 Tom Thibodeau Chicago Bulls
2009-10 Scott Brooks Oklahoma City Thunder
2008-09 Mike Brown Cleveland Cavaliers
2007-08 Byron Scott New Orleans Hornets
2006-07 Sam Mitchell Toronto Raptors
2005-06 Avery Johnson Dallas Mavericks
2004-05 Mike D'Antoni Phoenix Suns
2003-04 Hubie Brown Memphis Grizzlies
2002-03 Gregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs
2001-02 Rick Carlisle Detroit Pistons
2000-01 Larry Brown Philadelphia 76ers
1999-00 Doc Rivers Orlando Magic
1998-99 Mike Dunleavy Portland Trail Blazers
1997-98 Larry Bird Indiana Pacers
1996-97 Pat Riley Miami Heat
1995-96 Phil Jackson Chicago Bulls
1994-95 Del Harris Los Angeles Lakers
1993-94 Lenny Wilkens Atlanta Hawks

Taken from → http://www.nba.com/history/coach-of-the-year-award/index.html

Hmm ... In the last 20 years there are only 4 winners that I would deem as "suspect". Not necessarily "undeserving" but, their awards should (perhaps) have asterisks next to them. I have have highlighted them in bold.

grumpwalter · Post #38 » by **grumpwalter** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:01 pm

FTW wrote:Pops or Thibs, that is all.

I'd say Hornacek or Stotts will get it this year.

Scarface844 · Post #39 » by **Scarface844** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:17 pm

timeywimey wrote:
Scarface844 wrote:... Raptors are third in the east, division leaders, top 10 in offense and defense along with a 1 all star, 1 potential all star and MVP candidate, young players developing and playing a big role in Val and Ross.

C'mon, really?

Blake, Harden, Aldridge, Noah are all MVP candidates. Are they going to win it? Of course not but they will get some votes. Lowry is a MVP candidate like them.

KobeoverLebron · Post #40 » by **KobeoverLebron** » Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:36 pm

Hornacek has it in the bag. Everyone had the Suns being one of the worst teams in the league at the start of the year, they've surpassed all expectations and Goran Dragic might make the all nba first team.