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whatisacenter wrote:
lol, I still can’t believe they hired this guy!
And is he trying to be edgy by dropping F bombs? What’s the point?
Sixers in 4 wrote:This is so stupid. He has zero experience coaching at any level it's an insult to those players who put the work in and grinded to get where they are as assistants.
The4thHorseman wrote:Sixers in 4 wrote:If Redick wasn't hired for Lebron why was he hired? You don't think someone like sam cassell who has put the work in throughout the league wouldn't have been a better choice.
It's a joke and I hope it fails spectacularly like all these recent coaches fresh out of the NBA have. To me the crazy part is teams keep doing this.
If JJ was hired for LeBron, then why was Dan Hurley offered the job first?
FarBeyondDriven wrote:The4thHorseman wrote:Sixers in 4 wrote:If Redick wasn't hired for Lebron why was he hired? You don't think someone like sam cassell who has put the work in throughout the league wouldn't have been a better choice.
It's a joke and I hope it fails spectacularly like all these recent coaches fresh out of the NBA have. To me the crazy part is teams keep doing this.
If JJ was hired for LeBron, then why was Dan Hurley offered the job first?
as predicted before the whole ruse started, for appearances sake. They didn't want to make it so obvious Lebron was orchestrating it. Hurley is never going to leave the East Coast. Who better to court than a guy they know they won't get? It seems to have worked as people are actually incapable of seeing the obvious
Pipp33 wrote:og15 wrote:whatisacenter wrote:
lol, I still can’t believe they hired this guy!
And is he trying to be edgy by dropping F bombs? What’s the point?
That's how JJ talks on his podcast, so nothing new, definitely going to be interesting to watch how the season goes for him and the Lakers.
Talking on your own podcast or with your mates, you can do what you like.
I miss the days of professional behaviour when you are representing your employer (Lakers AND the NBA) and talking to listeners that you know will contain children.
The stupid argument that kids will hear it anyway it pathetic. They should hear a professional speaking that shows that those words are okay to use when your old enough to determine the right situation, which is not at a press conference.
I swear/cuss like a trooper when the situation suits, but not when I'm at work or in a meeting or at the shops being served by a staff member etc.
I miss the David Stern days of the NBA's expectations of professionalism.
NZB2323 wrote:Sixers in 4 wrote:This is so stupid. He has zero experience coaching at any level it's an insult to those players who put the work in and grinded to get where they are as assistants.
It worked out well for the Warriors hiring Steve Kerr.
jehosafats wrote:Pipp33 wrote:og15 wrote:That's how JJ talks on his podcast, so nothing new, definitely going to be interesting to watch how the season goes for him and the Lakers.
Talking on your own podcast or with your mates, you can do what you like.
I miss the days of professional behaviour when you are representing your employer (Lakers AND the NBA) and talking to listeners that you know will contain children.
The stupid argument that kids will hear it anyway it pathetic. They should hear a professional speaking that shows that those words are okay to use when your old enough to determine the right situation, which is not at a press conference.
I swear/cuss like a trooper when the situation suits, but not when I'm at work or in a meeting or at the shops being served by a staff member etc.
I miss the David Stern days of the NBA's expectations of professionalism.
Lebron swears a lot on the podcast. Doesn't seem like he can help it either. You can tell JJ is irritated by this, because he wants it to be a lofty, serious, reference for posterity. ****ing up a press conference is his way of winning over the locker room. But I agree. I swear a lot, but in mixed company, or around young kids, nope.
kodo wrote:NZB2323 wrote:Sixers in 4 wrote:This is so stupid. He has zero experience coaching at any level it's an insult to those players who put the work in and grinded to get where they are as assistants.
It worked out well for the Warriors hiring Steve Kerr.
For sure, although I think that was not surprising because he played years for Lenny Wilkens, Phil & Pops. He knew what a championship locker room feels like and how coaches approached the season & preparation.
JJ has mainly played under Stan Van, Doc Rivers, and Brett Brown.
I'm still optimistic about him as a coach but just wonder if it will click as fast as it needs to for Lebron.
Sixers in 4 wrote:This is so stupid. He has zero experience coaching at any level it's an insult to those players who put the work in and grinded to get where they are as assistants.
ChiTownHero1992 wrote:Do I think he could make a good coach? Yes, but right away as a "contender"...not a chance...I see this going the way of Steve Nash and he is going to fail, and fail hard so that he loses his chance to make a name for himself elsewhere. I think Nash could've been a great coach, but was rushed into it! Jason Kidd is starting to show some promise, I think he was rushed into things as well, I do think eventually Kidd will be looked at as a good coach though.
I do believe many former players will make great coaches but being pushed into it right away stunts their growth (just because they played doesn't mean they're ready to "manage")
NZB2323 wrote:Sixers in 4 wrote:This is so stupid. He has zero experience coaching at any level it's an insult to those players who put the work in and grinded to get where they are as assistants.
It worked out well for the Warriors hiring Steve Kerr.
Revived wrote:Sixers in 4 wrote:This is so stupid. He has zero experience coaching at any level it's an insult to those players who put the work in and grinded to get where they are as assistants.
I sincerely hope you kept this same energy for Jason Kidd, the coach of the Western champions Mavericks.
FarBeyondDriven wrote:whatisacenter wrote:
lol, I still can’t believe they hired this guy!
And is he trying to be edgy by dropping F bombs? What’s the point?
this is so cringe. The Lakers need to remain a circus since they know they don't stand a chance being competitive which is why they hire this clown and they're likely going to draft Bronny.
imagine being so naive you actually believe Lebron had nothing to do with this hire. Just sad stuff man