Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXIII: Offseason Edition)

arsenal6106 · Post #381 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:22 pm

Do you guys think Dwight has any say in the GM decision?

Last Guardian · Post #382 » by **Last Guardian** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:23 pm

WeAreVenom wrote:
OrlandO wrote:At least Foyle can't do any worse than Otis?

He learned under Otis, so unfortunately, he could.

This organization is it's own worst enemy.

Foyle may have learned under Otis but he has a lot more brainpower. A lot of what Otis did wrong was just lacking in regular intelligence and common sense.

MoMM · Post #383 » by **MoMM** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:23 pm

Well, as a side note, they are just interviewing him... its not like he is already hired.

Ahmadab · Post #384 » by **Ahmadab** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:24 pm

Screw that, can he play backup center ?

arsenal6106 · Post #385 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:24 pm

JoshuaBRobbins
Otis Smith said Jameer Nelson has three days to decide on his player option. #Magic

Didn't see this posted.

ivDT · Post #386 » by **ivDT** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:24 pm

WeAreVenom wrote:
OrlandO wrote:At least Foyle can't do any worse than Otis?

He learned under Otis, so unfortunately, he could.

This organization is it's own worst enemy.

so, does this make adonal foyle the johnny davis to otis smith's doc rivers?

WeAreVenom · Post #387 » by **WeAreVenom** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:25 pm

mattyBoi wrote:SO stupid if true. Our front office is a joke. Why would they take another gamble on an uncertain GM when this is the most crucial time for us. They are just amateur.

It's just stupid. I can't think of another word for it.

And this isn't to discredit Adonal in any way, from what I've heard, he is a very intelligent individual and I'm sure his interview went very well.

But the fact of the matter is, he has just as much experience at being a GM as all of us. And we are at one of the biggest points in Franchise history. We are on the brink of losing our 4th franchise player in under 15 years........You don't do this. Anyone with any shred of common sense wouldn't take this gamble.

MoMM · Post #388 » by **MoMM** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:26 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:
JoshuaBRobbins
Otis Smith said Jameer Nelson has three days to decide on his player option. #Magic

Didn't see this posted.

Nelson has 7 days after the final game of the season to decide it, i read it somewhere.

WeAreVenom · Post #389 » by **WeAreVenom** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:26 pm

Last Guardian wrote:
WeAreVenom wrote:
OrlandO wrote:At least Foyle can't do any worse than Otis?

He learned under Otis, so unfortunately, he could.

This organization is it's own worst enemy.

Foyle may have learned under Otis but he has a lot more brainpower. A lot of what Otis did wrong was just lacking in regular intelligence and common sense.

I hope you're right LG.....

arsenal6106 · Post #390 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:27 pm

MoMM wrote:
arsenal6106 wrote:
JoshuaBRobbins
Otis Smith said Jameer Nelson has three days to decide on his player option. #Magic

Didn't see this posted.

Nelson has 7 days after the final game of the season to decide it, i read it somewhere.

Yeah, The 7 day part is true. But why in the world is Smith saying 3 days?

MoMM · Post #391 » by **MoMM** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:27 pm

WeAreVenom wrote:
mattyBoi wrote:SO stupid if true. Our front office is a joke. Why would they take another gamble on an uncertain GM when this is the most crucial time for us. They are just amateur.

It's just stupid. I can't think of another word for it.

And this isn't to discredit Adonal in any way, from what I've heard, he is a very intelligent individual and I'm sure his interview went very well.

But the fact of the matter is, he has just as much experience at being a GM as all of us. And we are at one of the biggest points in Franchise history. We are on the brink of losing our 4th franchise player in under 15 years........You don't do this. Anyone with any shred of common sense wouldn't take this gamble.

Maybe they interviewed him for a Asst. GM job?

arsenal6106 · Post #392 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:28 pm

Other teams interested in Foyle.

JRudolphSports
As for Foyle, well, he's a smart guy that been groomed for the job. Other teams, from what I understand, have expressed interest.

The Real Dalic · Post #393 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:28 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:
BelgianMagic wrote:Foyle is a very intelligent guy .. But I'd rather have someone with experience. Someone who has been in this situation before

Donnie Walsh FTW

WeAreVenom · Post #394 » by **WeAreVenom** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:28 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:
MoMM wrote:
arsenal6106 wrote:
Didn't see this posted.

Nelson has 7 days after the final game of the season to decide it, i read it somewhere.

Yeah, The 7 day part is true. But why in the world is Smith saying 3 days?

I wouldn't be surprised if he genuinely didn't know.......and just threw out a number.

MoMM · Post #395 » by **MoMM** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:28 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:Yeah, The 7 day part is true. But why in the world is Smith saying 3 days?

Coming from Otis, i'd say he simply doesnt know the rules.

magicman123 · Post #396 » by **magicman123** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:28 pm

go for it foyle, i cant wait until he pulls off a great move and we can all say, "haha that team just got foyled, gm of the year"

bonanz · Post #397 » by **bonanz** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:30 pm

foyle as GM might be ok, as long as we have a new president of basketball operations also, like waslsh.

Post #398 » by **eyriq** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:31 pm

magicman123 wrote:go for it foyle, i cant wait until he pulls off a great move and we can all say, "haha that team just got foyled, gm of the year"

BOOM

MoMM · Post #399 » by **MoMM** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:33 pm

Ok, someone could explain me the difference between a GM and president of basketball operations? Whats the job description for both except the president can fire the GM?

Last Guardian · Post #400 » by **Last Guardian** » Wed May 9, 2012 6:34 pm

WeAreVenom wrote:
I hope you're right LG.....

Well I can understand the want for a more experienced one, given that the job requires a good relationship with other teams.

Just saying that Foyle probably wouldn't be as bad as Otis since he is smarter. I doubt Foyle trades Lewis contract for a worse contract. I doubt Foyle actually bids against himself to get Lewis. :lol: