The Next Coach (SCOTT BROOKS HIRED pg.13)

AFM · Post #301 » by **AFM** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:06 am

I would literally give Ernie head if that happened and I'm not even gay

gambitx777 · Post #302 » by **gambitx777** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:12 am

5 for 35 and he is not the GM or anything like that? Maybe he will be more in charge than we thought. Man what drugs did EG give ted to get him to sign that check ?

Kanyewest · Post #303 » by **Kanyewest** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:46 am

TheSecretWeapon wrote:Glad Grunfeld went through the rigorous process of interviewing only Scott Brooks before hiring Scott Brooks.

Maybe the Wizards interviewed other candidates on the telephone, Snapchat, or Tinder

SizzlinSimms · Post #304 » by **SizzlinSimms** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:58 am

While this is could possibly be a play for KD, whom I doubt is signing here, I feel Brooks is still a good sign. Anything is better than Wittman. Every thing that is said about Brooks sounds like a positive for us. A coach that relates to players well, doesn't disrupt the locker room, and with the Thunder had a strong defense (though that could be personnel I haven't really looked, besides Ibaka).

I mean what other realistic option was there? Ettore Messina would have been nice, but he is still unproven, even though I think he'll be exceptional in the league.

I feel Brooks will help Wall, Beal, Porter, Oubre, and then could possibly attract some veteran FAs more so than Wittman did.

AFM · Post #305 » by **AFM** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:58 am

Can confirm, saw Ernie on Tinder

He didn't swipe right for me tho

Hypnotizer · Post #306 » by **Hypnotizer** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:48 am

This is the best news of the season. Finally we've got a quality coach.

queridiculo · Post #307 » by **queridiculo** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:57 am

Now they just need to make a strong push for some of the Thunder's ballboys and janitorial staff and the Wizards might have a real shot at signing Durant!

queridiculo · Post #308 » by **queridiculo** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:59 am

Brooks mention of Wall, Beal, Porter and Oubre came straight from Ernie's pitch, I'm sure Morris is going to leave not having heard his name mentioned by Brooks :lol:

JAR69 · Post #309 » by **JAR69** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:40 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:[quote="FAH1223]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/723273741531111424[/tweet][/quote]

They have one more card that could but won't be played: Let Grunfeld go and bring Troy Weaver from OKC.[/quote][/quote]

That card still could be played if they somehow are in real discussions with KD. Or in 2017.

dangermouse · Post #310 » by **dangermouse** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:13 am

Is he an upgrade over Wittman? Probably

Could he lure Durant? Possibly

Whats to hate? Its not your money, its Teds

Post #311 » by **Froob** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:44 am

Sluggerface wrote:
Raps in 4 wrote:Damn, I genuinely feel bad for you guys.

Damn, I genuinely feel bad that you're on the Wizards board in the middle of a Raptors playoff game.

Wizin4 for life.

Post #312 » by **Froob** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:46 am

Also, think this is a solid hire, I don't think Brooks is a championship level coach but, he'll get you to the level of prennial playoff contention. Great at developing young players, scheme wise he might not be the brightest though. Seems like way too much money, I was thinking closer to 4-5 mill but, hell it doesn't go against the cap anyways. Good luck to you guys.

long suffrin' boulez fan · Post #313 » by **long suffrin' boulez fan** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:18 pm

Tuff Juice for assistant coach!!!!

I think he'd be great here or somewhere.

AFM · Post #314 » by **AFM** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:35 pm

Tuff Juice!!!!!! Hellll yeah my brudda
Get him a Costco pack of straws

closg00 · Post #315 » by **closg00** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:47 pm

Just for comparison, does anyone know what kind of deal Thibs got from Minny?

dckingsfan · Post #316 » by **dckingsfan** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:48 pm

dangermouse wrote:Is he an upgrade over Wittman? Probably

Could he lure Durant? Possibly

Whats to hate? Its not your money, its Teds

I hate perpetual mediocrity.

FAH1223 · Post #317 » by **FAH1223** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 2:34 pm

closg00 wrote:Just for comparison, does anyone know what kind of deal Thibs got from Minny?

$10M per year

Post #318 » by **TheSecretWeapon** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 2:36 pm

The only coaches getting paid more than Brooks are those who also are team presidents.

FAH1223 · Post #319 » by **FAH1223** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 2:43 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/bulletsforever/status/723492847119290369[/tweet]

verbal8 · Post #320 » by **verbal8** » Fri Apr 22, 2016 3:02 pm

FAH1223 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/bulletsforever/status/723492847119290369[/tweet]

Really good point in the article:

We've seen the same thing unfold with how the team approaches signing players. Last summer, Washington restricted themselves to players who would sign one-year deals and looked for players based on the roles they needed to fill, instead of trying to find players who could raise the overall talent level on the team.