Adelman a lock for COY?

Scalabrine · Post #41 » by **Scalabrine** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:21 pm

AIizdaking wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Doc Rivers?

He sucked last year and all of the Celtics fans were calling for his firing, they do have the best record in the league right now yes, but do you think that has to do with the fact that they have Ray Allen (perrenial All Star) Kevin Garnett (perrenial All-Star/MVP candidate), and Paul Pierce (Perrenial all star) or do you really think its because of the phenominal coaching Rivers has done. From waht Ive gathered from reports its KG that really got these guys clicking to start off the season with his unselfishness and desire to make it work. Im not sure Rivers should be a candidate. Its funny because when you look at it, the team thats hot is the team that all of you guys like, Hornets were on top and Paul was MVP and Scott was COY then it was the Blazers with Roy being a top 10 player and McMillan beign COY, not the Rockets have won 22 in a row and McGrady is back to being a star and Adelman is the COY, the awards are now simply a joke. Its all about politics and who knows who and who can get whos vote, the league has to switch the voting from the media to the coaches soon, it wont happen because any chance Stern gets to involve the media he takes it (whos blaming him?) but it really throw the credibility and importance of these awards out the window for me.

Post #42 » by **King Roosk** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:48 pm

Batronuj wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He's also had some ridiculously talented teams like the Blazers in the early 90's, and the Kings that couldn't ever get anywhere in the playoffs. He's been known as a playoff choker for a coach.

But I think since it's a regular season award he should definitely get it.

He was a Vlade Divac defensive rebound tip to Robert Horry for the buzzer beating 3 away from going to the finals, where Sacto probably would've owned Iverson's 76ers.

Only one man has gotten inbetween Adelman and a title: Phil Jackson. First with MJ + Pippen, then later with Shaq + Kobe. Adleman's been denied a ring because of two of the greatest dynasties ever. Not counting this year, Adelman's teams have made the playoffs 14 out of 16 years (the only 2 times he missed the postseason was with GSW). I wouldn't quite call that playoff choking.

Back on topic, I think another poster nailed it by saying that the win streak deserves some kind of recognition. Since the Rockets probably won't do too well in the playoffs, and Mac won't get MVP, it makes sense for Adelman to get COY.

Shabi__5 · Post #43 » by **Shabi__5** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:01 pm

Batronuj wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He's also had some ridiculously talented teams like the Blazers in the early 90's, and the Kings that couldn't ever get anywhere in the playoffs. He's been known as a playoff choker for a coach.

But I think since it's a regular season award he should definitely get it.

He also had to face 2 of the best teams in history though , Kobe and Shaq Lakers and Jordan.

TMACPIERCEMARION · Post #44 » by **TMACPIERCEMARION** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:04 pm

Batronuj wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

He's also had some ridiculously talented teams like the Blazers in the early 90's, and the Kings that couldn't ever get anywhere in the playoffs. He's been known as a playoff choker for a coach.

But I think since it's a regular season award he should definitely get it.

How do you get to the championship 2 out of 3 years and be a playoff choker? And then take the dynasty Lakers to game and only lose because the refs cheated you out of the game. Playoff chokers are 1st round exits or even 2nd round exits, not going deep and then losing.....

LakerFanMan · Post #45 » by **LakerFanMan** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:36 am

Certainly not a lock. Byron Scott is my choice right now, but I definitly wouldn't blame you if you chose adelman

Blame Rasho · Post #46 » by **Blame Rasho** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:43 am

LakerFanMan wrote:Certainly not a lock. Byron Scott is my choice right now, but I definitly wouldn't blame you if you chose adelman

Byron Scott is very underrated as a coach. He was thrown under a bus with Kidd and his ego in NJ but the man can flat out coach.

Tha Trillest Candidate · Post #47 » by **Tha Trillest Candidate** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:30 pm

Honestly i dont really think its Byron Scott thats behind the Hornets great play... its the MVP Chris Paul... if Lebron wins MVP i'll be pissed... and I'm a Rockets Fan...

MVP - Chris Paul
COY - Rick Adelman

shrink · Post #48 » by **shrink** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:21 pm

I don't think he gets it. He peaked too soon, and unless he gets the #1 or #2 seed in the West (and I don't think that's going to happen), some team that makes a great run and distinguishes itself from the pack in the last month will get the COY.

hermes · Post #49 » by **hermes** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:26 pm

he's definatley thrown his name in the discussion

The_Believer · Post #50 » by **The_Believer** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:56 pm

Byron Scott can't control his players (Kidd and Baron), and hasn't done well in the playoffs (relatively). Adelman's a lock for the award.

vct33 · Post #51 » by **vct33** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:40 pm

KB20 wrote:If the Rockets finish on a hot note I don't see how he doesn't get it. We'll see what happens.

They won't finish on a hot note. They won't even get a home playoff series in the first round. I think they are looking at 5th or 6th seed in the West.

dontel · Post #52 » by **dontel** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:36 pm

vct33 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

They won't finish on a hot note. They won't even get a home playoff series in the first round. I think they are looking at 5th or 6th seed in the West.

stfu. you know nothing! yer just a ballboy who thinks he's nostradamus or something. do me a favor and just sleep for 5 years. thank you very much! :clap:

vct33 · Post #53 » by **vct33** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:50 pm

dontel wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

stfu. you know nothing! yer just a ballboy who thinks he's nostradamus or something. do me a favor and just sleep for 5 years. thank you very much!

How about I just sleep for a month and come back and tell you to lick me when the Rockets are going on the road to play the Utah Jazz in the first round?

YaoisGodsAnswer · Post #54 » by **YaoisGodsAnswer** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:12 pm

Adelman should be the the front runner because he has coached these roockies, NBDL players, and pine scrubbers to this long streak. I mean who else besides Tmac is good?

His ability to show his player's true potential really should earn him the award.

IMO Doc Rivers is a close second because heck he could sleep while his team plays and still have the same record. He has 3 great players who do the coaching for him on the court.

Guy986 · Post #55 » by **Guy986** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:34 pm

vct33 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

How about I just sleep for a month and come back and tell you to lick me when the Rockets are going on the road to play the Utah Jazz in the first round?

You're a ball boy.
Ballboys know nothing.

Thus, You know nothing.

vct33 · Post #56 » by **vct33** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:48 pm

Guy986 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

You're a ball boy.
Ballboys know nothing.

Thus, You know nothing.

LOL, that makes sense to me. I don't have 5000 posts on RealArithmetic.com but I still know that 2+2=4. I'll send you a PM on April 16th and we can talk about who the ballboy is.

vct33 · Post #57 » by **vct33** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:51 pm

Guy986 wrote:You're a ball boy.
Ballboys know nothing.

Thus, You know nothing.

PS - When you gonna change your Location to: 0-1?

BullSoxChicago'sFinest · Post #58 » by **BullSoxChicago'sFinest** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:45 pm

Honorable mentions to Eddie Jordan and Mo Cheeks

hell, even PJax, his team was "supposed" to be a disaster this year

Phil Jackson · Post #59 » by **Phil Jackson** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:50 am

Phil Jackson is the Coach of the Year.