Head Coaching Candidates - Finalists Nurse/Atkinson/Griffin - Another New Poll Added

Post #161 » by **humanrefutation** » Fri May 5, 2023 4:53 am

Jay Wright is an odd choice. What makes anyone think he'd do well moving up to the pros and that he'd be the right kind of strategist we need? The guy is an excellent recruiter and seemed to do very well at Nova, but we've seen time and time again that top tier college coaches rarely translate well to the pro game. Off the top of my head, the only example that comes to mind of one who really succeeded is Stevens, and that dude moved upstairs at the first opportunity.

Post #162 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri May 5, 2023 4:54 am

humanrefutation wrote:Jay Wright is an odd choice. What makes anyone think he'd do well moving up to the pros and that he'd be the right kind of strategist we need? The guy is an excellent recruiter and seemed to do very well at Nova, but we've seen time and time again that top tier college coaches rarely translate well to the pro game. Off the top of my head, the only example that comes to mind of one who really succeeded is Stevens, and that dude moved upstairs at the first opportunity.

I, personally, think it's because he's got a good head of hair at that age.

BroncoBuck · Post #163 » by **BroncoBuck** » Fri May 5, 2023 5:16 am

ibanezjp wrote:Nurse is the most slam dunk decision especially if we’re running it back and looking at a 1-2 year window. If it doesn’t work out then we hire the younger coach with upside and start a soft rebuild trying to get younger around Giannis.

Lol if it doesn’t work out Giannis is gone.

RogerMurdock · Post #164 » by **RogerMurdock** » Fri May 5, 2023 5:30 am

LittleRooster wrote:Watching ESPN (yes, i know) and Stephan A Smith saying Bud isn't relatable to his players? What??

Where can I see this commentary? Oh wait, every video on ESPN's home page every day involves Stephen A. Smith.

RogerMurdock · Post #165 » by **RogerMurdock** » Fri May 5, 2023 5:35 am

humanrefutation wrote:Jay Wright is an odd choice. What makes anyone think he'd do well moving up to the pros and that he'd be the right kind of strategist we need? The guy is an excellent recruiter and seemed to do very well at Nova, but we've seen time and time again that top tier college coaches rarely translate well to the pro game. Off the top of my head, the only example that comes to mind of one who really succeeded is Stevens, and that dude moved upstairs at the first opportunity.

I agree that this Jay Wright talk is silly, but..."seemed" to do well at Villanova? He made four Final Fours and won two titles. Villanova was the best program in the country the last decade of his tenure.

Jez2983 · Post #166 » by **Jez2983** » Fri May 5, 2023 6:55 am

RiotPunch wrote:
CharityStripe34 wrote:Nurse was once considered Top 3. I know he's an aggressive coach and willing to try different sets. What do Raps fans think of him?

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They rejoiced after his firing.

In many ways, he is the opposite of Bud. Very willing to adjust on the fly, but also willing to overwork his players.

It was probably said elsewhere but Rilaman and Daver will love this.

aboveAverage · Post #167 » by **aboveAverage** » Fri May 5, 2023 7:11 am

I don’t think they would’ve fired Bud if they didn’t already have some good indication from Nurse that he’d take the job. It has to be Nurse. He’s the only available coach in Bud’s caliber and he beat Bud’s system in 2019 en route to a championship. He knows what needs to be changed.

DutchManDanFan · Post #168 » by **DutchManDanFan** » Fri May 5, 2023 7:23 am

RiotPunch wrote:
CharityStripe34 wrote:Nurse was once considered Top 3. I know he's an aggressive coach and willing to try different sets. What do Raps fans think of him?

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They rejoiced after his firing.

In many ways, he is the opposite of Bud. Very willing to adjust on the fly, but also willing to overwork his players.

Could be fine if the contract says he needs to listen to Suki.

El Pooch Grande · Post #169 » by **El Pooch Grande** » Fri May 5, 2023 9:16 am

Please be Nurse

AussieBuck · Post #170 » by **AussieBuck** » Fri May 5, 2023 9:25 am

Ohhhhh yeah gimmie that guy does the Villanova thing but also a couple more wing prospects to make it worthwhile

AussieBuck · Post #171 » by **AussieBuck** » Fri May 5, 2023 9:26 am

I know very little about college basketball but the dudes from there seem to get basketball

Fotis St · Post #172 » by **Fotis St** » Fri May 5, 2023 9:46 am

Nick "the wall creator" Nurse has to come and win us a ring to forgive him

HKPackFan · Post #173 » by **HKPackFan** » Fri May 5, 2023 10:03 am

AussieBuck wrote:I know very little about college basketball but the dudes from there seem to get basketball

Well your all time favorite Buck is from there so I see what you are saying.

You must be rooting for GSW to repeat. :lol:

AussieBuck · Post #174 » by **AussieBuck** » Fri May 5, 2023 10:36 am

HKPackFan wrote:
AussieBuck wrote:I know very little about college basketball but the dudes from there seem to get basketball

Well your all time favorite Buck is from there so I see what you are saying.

You must be rooting for GSW to repeat.

I have Giannis and Ersan ahead of Donte for the record.

MikeIsGood · Post #175 » by **MikeIsGood** » Fri May 5, 2023 12:07 pm

I absolutely love Jay Wright, but that kind of move is not one you make with a veteran roster and a small championship window. We need a proven NBA head coach.

Post #176 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri May 5, 2023 12:17 pm

The problem with hiring Nurse is the influx of insecure Raps fans that will descend upon this board.

Ron Swanson · Post #177 » by **Ron Swanson** » Fri May 5, 2023 1:03 pm

Atkinson is the guy. With Vogel and Carlisle (if he decides he doesn't want to coach a rebuild anymore) as consolation choices for me. Like Kane and Frank were discussing on the LOB pod, the Nurse love is predictable because people view him as the polar opposite strengths/weaknesses guy of Bud, but that's exactly why he's not in my Top-3. He's the most reactionary hire and I think that's the kind of decision this organization needs to avoid.

rayallenscalves · Post #178 » by **rayallenscalves** » Fri May 5, 2023 1:09 pm

Not really bothered by Nurse "overworking" his players. Have y'all seen that roster? For most of this season, that was a 6-man roster. There was no depth. He had no choice. If the Bucks bring back a similarly deep team next year, I'm sure Nurse would spread the minutes around.

JayMKE · Post #179 » by **JayMKE** » Fri May 5, 2023 1:23 pm

If Nurse can make adjustments game to game or in game even then he should be able to adjust to his personnel, Kawhi was load managed his whole time in Toronto to major success. Siakam/FVV/OG are nice player but they're not going to win much on their own carrying a team. Bucks don't lose to the Heat with if Nurse was coaching IMO.

chonestown · Post #180 » by **chonestown** » Fri May 5, 2023 1:33 pm

humanrefutation wrote:Jay Wright is an odd choice. What makes anyone think he'd do well moving up to the pros and that he'd be the right kind of strategist we need? The guy is an excellent recruiter and seemed to do very well at Nova, but we've seen time and time again that top tier college coaches rarely translate well to the pro game. Off the top of my head, the only example that comes to mind of one who really succeeded is Stevens, and that dude moved upstairs at the first opportunity.

Not sure how he would translate to the pros, but you absolutely have to recognize Wright as an ace development guy. The lazy axiom I've used in terms of college prospects is, when in doubt draft the Villanova guy. Generally, they're tough, smart two-way guys and many have become better offensive players than projected.

ETA: looks like my outback bredren already made the point go Birds.

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