Woj: Ime Udoka Named Head Coach

greenroom31 · Post #21 » by **greenroom31** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:11 pm

Initially wasn't that high on Udoka, but felt better about him after reading an article about his time with the Spurs and evolution as a coach and hard work, etc. Hope the team listens to him and he's not afraid to lead from the front.

Post #22 » by **bisme37** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:12 pm

Biggest thing is the Jays wanted him and respect him. And he's extremely experienced, put in the work, and is deserving of the job. And he's married to Nia Long. No complaints at all.

Post #23 » by **Parliament10** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:12 pm

Read on Twitter

cloverleaf · Post #24 » by **cloverleaf** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:12 pm

Wasn't really aware of him until a few weeks ago, but I'm good with it.

He at least says all the right stuff about unselfish and tough play. That the Jays endorse him and presumably respect his Pop lineage is good. He looks like Horford's older brother. Soft spoken and mild mannered enough to make Brad feel comfortable, apparently.

Good to have a little more C's news to chew on this week as well...

Post #25 » by **Feed Your Head** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:14 pm

I’m not exaggerating when I say that Tatum is ecstatic with the hire.

Obviously Jaylen, Smart, and Horford are happy, but Tatum got legitimate say in this. Pop put in a GREAT word, as well.

jeremym480 · Post #26 » by **jeremym480** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:15 pm

Great hire.... Also, you can't spell budonkadonk without the letters Udoka

Bring YABU home!

Post #27 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:15 pm

I like it!

Post #28 » by **Parliament10** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:16 pm

Read on Twitter

Andrew McCeltic · Post #29 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:17 pm

Seemed like the most competent and experienced name out there.. Cassell and Billups more raw

FlatearthZorro · Post #30 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:17 pm

Parliament10 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Let's hope Smart actually respects him and Udoka is able to put some restraint on Smart :lol:

Andrew McCeltic · Post #31 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:17 pm

greenroom31 wrote:Initially wasn't that high on Udoka, but felt better about him after reading an article about his time with the Spurs and evolution as a coach and hard work, etc. Hope the team listens to him and he's not afraid to lead from the front.

You have a link?

Post #32 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:18 pm

Parliament10 wrote:

Read on Twitter

If Keith’s sources are correct, then it looks like Marcus will be staying.

Can’t imagine Brad asked him his opinion to then send him packing. But I guess Ainge did it with IT, so maybe he does have that worminess to him as well.

aporel18 · Post #33 » by **aporel18** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:18 pm

Not bad. Becky Hammon was the best choice out there, but nevermind. If the Jays wanted him, it's all good.

Post #34 » by **Spin Move** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:19 pm

Solid hire, might have gone with Billups but Pop loves the guy he can probably coach

Post #35 » by **Feed Your Head** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:19 pm

Smart doesn’t need to be reigned in btw, just needs a healthy team.

Post #36 » by **djFan71** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:19 pm

I am excite

The Corey's · Post #37 » by **The Corey's** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:20 pm

I'm really happy about this hire.

The Corey's · Post #38 » by **The Corey's** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:21 pm

The Comedian wrote:Smart doesn’t need to be reigned in btw, just needs a healthy team.

You nailed it dawg.

Except on a different team.

greenroom31 · Post #39 » by **greenroom31** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:21 pm

Andrew McCeltic wrote:
greenroom31 wrote:Initially wasn't that high on Udoka, but felt better about him after reading an article about his time with the Spurs and evolution as a coach and hard work, etc. Hope the team listens to him and he's not afraid to lead from the front.

You have a link?

Here's one such story but not the one I was looking for... will keep looking: https://africa.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/23196925/the-case-ime-udoka-nba-head-coach

Edited to add the one I was looking for: https://www.otgbasketball.com/post/you-re-going-to-be-a-coach-one-day-on-ime-udoka-the-knicks-and-perseverance

chrisab123 · Post #40 » by **chrisab123** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:24 pm

Celtics_Champs wrote:
Parliament10 wrote:

Read on Twitter

If Keith’s sources are correct, then it looks like Marcus will be staying.

Can’t imagine Brad asked him his opinion to then send him packing. But I guess Ainge did it with IT, so maybe he does have that worminess to him as well.

Great....

Another year of Smart jacking up endless amounts of 3s.