The official Alvin Gentry Thread

SUNSARETHEBEST · Post #1 » by **SUNSARETHEBEST** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:57 pm

So what does everyone think about him? Do you think he's just going to be a short term fix or does he have a chance to coach the Suns for many years to come? Also what do you guys think about his coaching style? Anyway feel free to discuss and give your input about the Phoenix Suns new head coach Alvin Gentry.

BurningHeart · Post #2 » by **BurningHeart** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:59 pm

He coached one of the most fun teams to watch in the 2000-01 Clippers. I had season tickets for them.

I think he can do wonders with the style he utilized that year, coupled with the superior talent and knowledge he's acquired from Gentry. And if Iavaroni comes back, it'll be even better.

I'm pretty sure Gentry commands the respect of the players, which is the most essential thing.

I guess we'll see.

toucansma · Post #3 » by **toucansma** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:04 am

BurningHeart wrote:He coached one of the most fun teams to watch in the 2000-01 Clippers. I had season tickets for them.

I think he can do wonders with the style he utilized that year, coupled with the superior talent and knowledge he's acquired from Gentry. And if Iavaroni comes back, it'll be even better.

I'm pretty sure Gentry commands the respect of the players, which is the most essential thing.

I guess we'll see.

Sorry to sound stupid, but what kinda style is it? I am excited for the next few games to see if the team responds.

BurningHeart · Post #4 » by **BurningHeart** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:08 am

toucansma wrote:
BurningHeart wrote:He coached one of the most fun teams to watch in the 2000-01 Clippers. I had season tickets for them.

I think he can do wonders with the style he utilized that year, coupled with the superior talent and knowledge he's acquired from Gentry. And if Iavaroni comes back, it'll be even better.

I'm pretty sure Gentry commands the respect of the players, which is the most essential thing.

I guess we'll see.

Sorry to sound stupid, but what kinda style is it? I am excited for the next few games to see if the team responds.

I remember it being fast-paced and exciting. I remember him using Quentin Richardson out of the post a lot. There was a lot of versatility involved.

Unfortunately, it was a long time ago, and I could be wrong.

eastsidecrossover · Post #5 » by **eastsidecrossover** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:11 am

wait a second, the whole porter being fired is still a rumor. no reports have been confirmed yet.

I would love to see iavaroni come back and work with Amare. Gentry would be nice because he knows the players, has seen both systems and know the players strengths and weaknesses. I think he could help this team get back into the playoffs as a coach. But the team has to respond, check the ego which I do not seeing with amare and especially shaq.

I guess we will find out tomorrow.

Post #6 » by **TASTIC** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:20 am

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/ar ... orter.html

I'll take 'multiple team sources' as more than rumour...

eastsidecrossover · Post #7 » by **eastsidecrossover** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:53 am

Man, always trying to show me up tastic. Im kidding. The reason why I say still rumor is because it has not come out from the suns, so therefor, still a rumor in my book.

Post #8 » by **TASTIC** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:00 am

That's true...but multiple team sources would indicate it's a done deal and they're just hammering out the details of a payout/not detracting from the whole All Star thing...

harshey1388 · Post #9 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:22 am

just got a text for KTAR like 60 seconds ago, "gambo reports the suns have OFFICIALLY fired porter, Asst. Alvin Gentry is the interim Head coach"

gambo hope you are right and this is finally over...

Mr. Sun · Post #10 » by **Mr. Sun** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:43 am

Hope Gentry is watching how Phil is playing Shaq.

eastsidecrossover · Post #11 » by **eastsidecrossover** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:04 am

they just sais on tnt that he has been informed he has been fired. I feel for the guy, but he was not the right hire for this team. I like that it is gentry because I think he will use amare better and use shaq in a better way to make this team better.

Mr. Sun · Post #12 » by **Mr. Sun** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:45 am

Who has a great Gentry photo?

harshey1388 · Post #13 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 4:57 am

Mr. Sun wrote:Who has a great Gentry photo?

i have 2 but they are on my hard drive and idk how to add them into a post...

Jdiddy701 · Post #14 » by **Jdiddy701** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:26 am

my brother told me Gentry said he's bring 7 seconds or less back!!

Let's go baby!

Paki09 · Post #15 » by **Paki09** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:57 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:my brother told me Gentry said he's bring 7 seconds or less back!!
Let's go baby!

If SSOL is back lets hope he doesn't do what Dantoni and Porter did and only use 8 people in his rotation

harshey1388 · Post #16 » by **harshey1388** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:04 am

Paki09 wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:my brother told me Gentry said he's bring 7 seconds or less back!!
Let's go baby!

If SSOL is back lets hope he doesn't do what Dantoni and Porter did and only use 8 people in his rotation

i really hope he uses more than 8 players too... lets see what happens!

Mr. Sun · Post #17 » by **Mr. Sun** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:26 am

Jdiddy701 wrote:my brother told me Gentry said he's bring 7 seconds or less back!!
Let's go baby!

That's great if Suns can include perimeter defense, else games will be decided on how bad the other team shoots.

eljayyyyyyyyyy · Post #18 » by **eljayyyyyyyyyy** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:31 am

harshey1388 wrote:
Paki09 wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:my brother told me Gentry said he's bring 7 seconds or less back!!
Let's go baby!

If SSOL is back lets hope he doesn't do what Dantoni and Porter did and only use 8 people in his rotation

i really hope he uses more than 8 players too... lets see what happens!

i hope we make a play to get some shooters then.

Post #19 » by **lilfishi22** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:25 am

Mr. Sun wrote:
Jdiddy701 wrote:my brother told me Gentry said he's bring 7 seconds or less back!!
Let's go baby!

That's great if Suns can include perimeter defense, else games will be decided on how bad the other team shoots.

We are still lacking the defensive perimeter guys that we need in order to play GREAT defensive. Two of our 3 best defenders (Raja, Diaw) are gone and that leaves 36yo Grant Hill as our best defender. It really doesn't look good when it is Barnes or Hill who are likely going to be given the defensive assignments against the best swingmen in the league. If we are to make a trade to better our team, we may have to, *gasp*, trade Barbosa for a defensive wing. I know Barbosa has been our more consistent players as of late and he has been playing great ball, but next to Amare, he has the highest trade value and while his scoring will be missed, it shouldn't be a big issue to ask J-Rich or Hill to be more aggressive on the offensive end to make up for Barb's contribution.

I may get some heat for that comment.

visions · Post #20 » by **visions** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:47 pm

I think the bigger issue is if Shaq is not traded, then will he be willing to accept a more complimentary role so Gentry can bring back the run 'n gun? Does he respect Gentry enough to take a step down from being the main guy as he was under Porter?

I hope he will otherwise I can see him becoming a problem in the locker room.