The Mike Dunlap Thread

-Ian- · Post #361 » by **-Ian-** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 12:14 pm

I backread Rick's Twitter timeline and he thinks Rob Werdann is just as good as Oakley.

Snidely FC · Post #362 » by **Snidely FC** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 2:47 pm

Dunlap should hire Matt Carroll to be our shooting coach. That way Rubber Hammer won't need to pick up his player option.

-Ian- · Post #363 » by **-Ian-** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:06 pm

Sam Amick @sam_amick
Might a legendary Runnin' Rebel be headed to Charlotte? Source says UNLV assistant Stacey Augmon has been offered an assistant job by new Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap, but it's unclear if he will accept. Augmon played 15 NBA seasons in all, and one in Charlotte (2001-02).

JMAC3 · Post #364 » by **JMAC3** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 4:57 pm

However, the Bobcats are trying to work out a deal to keep Stephen Silas, who worked as an assistant the last season-and-a-half under his father, former Bobcats coach Paul Silas. Stephen Silas was among those who interviewed for the Bobcats head coaching job before Dunlap was hired. Oklahoman

Via HoopsHype Rumors- http://newsok.com/ap-source-bobcats-int ... _click=rss

Talks about Augmon coming possibly and retaining Silas Jr.

Post #365 » by **fatlever** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 5:01 pm

augmon, silas jr, brunson - three young eager coaches, three guys w/out any head coaching experience, no big man coach so far.

too early to question dunlaps staff, but i was hoping for at least one asst with prev NBA head coaching experience. maybe that is overrated.

Jaruff · Post #366 » by **Jaruff** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 5:52 pm

fatlever wrote:augmon, silas jr, brunson - three young eager coaches, three guys w/out any head coaching experience, no big man coach so far.

too early to question dunlaps staff, but i was hoping for at least one asst with prev NBA head coaching experience. maybe that is overrated.

I'm not sure many former HC's would want to join our team. We'd probably have to opt for someone like Tim Floyd and I'm not even sure he would leave his head coaching gig at UTEP to come here.

Stun704 · Post #367 » by **Stun704** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 6:36 pm

fatlever wrote:augmon, silas jr, brunson - three young eager coaches, three guys w/out any head coaching experience, no big man coach so far.

too early to question dunlaps staff, but i was hoping for at least one asst with prev NBA head coaching experience. maybe that is overrated.

Reminds me of Ron Riveras coaching staff, we def need a big man coach, couldn't we get Ewing?

Eoghan · Post #368 » by **Eoghan** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 6:53 pm

Brunson was a scrub as a player, so maybe he's a decent coach.

Post #369 » by **BigSlam** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:54 pm

fatlever wrote:that staff still needs someone with more experience.

Smitch.

bobcats3wallace · Post #370 » by **bobcats3wallace** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:22 pm

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell
Looks like Stephen Silas is returning as a #Bobcats assistant. Rick Brunson has started work, too. (cont.)

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell
Another candidate for Dunlap's staff, Stacey Augmon, visited practice today. He works for UNLV.

doc.end · Post #371 » by **doc.end** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:33 pm

fatlever wrote:augmon, silas jr, brunson - three young eager coaches, three guys w/out any head coaching experience, no big man coach so far.

too early to question dunlaps staff, but i was hoping for at least one asst with prev NBA head coaching experience. maybe that is overrated.

What about Sam Vincent for the lulz?

Post #372 » by **BigSlam** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:08 am

Great piece here on Coach D after day #1 of SL.

A lot of really good tid bits. Here are some:

On the Clown's style Vs Coach D's:

Dunlap is demanding without being so abrasive.

On our style next season:

Dunlap is assembling an offense tailor-made for Walker.
Help Walker get to the rim in the first eight seconds of a possession
Coach Paul Silas wanted to run more last season, but had limited results. For now, at least, Dunlap won’t allow an alternative to running.

“We’re going to get the ball down, instead of like last year when we got into our offense with 10 to 12 seconds left on the (shot) clock,’’ Mullens said.” Now we’re into our offense with 20 to 18 seconds left. It’s going to be fast-paced, so you better be in shape.’’

“We won’t have a thick playbook. Offensively, first-and-foremost, is the pass. I believe in the pass. That’s a trademark to be developed over time.

“Defensively, I love ball-pressure. We’ve got to do it the right way, so we’re not fouling all the time, but people should say, ‘They really get after it.’ ”

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/0 ... -mike.html

Post #373 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:09 am

i have yet to hear or read anything about dunlap that i dont like. the trick for him will be finding that balance between getting his message across, teaching discipline in the face of massive losing, w/out losing the players or destroying their confidence. he seems to understand that if you are tough, but fair and you don't hold grudges, the players will respect you and respond positively.

Post #374 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:10 am

dunlap reminds me of coach taylor from friday night lights.

Post #375 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 2:38 am

B.J. Evans ‏@BobcatsBballPR

First @bobcats Dunlap-ism tonight: "we jump people from the start, not waiting to groove ourselves into the game".. #CatsVegas.

HornetJail · Post #376 » by **HornetJail** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:09 am

Snidely FC wrote:Dunlap should hire Matt Carroll to be our shooting coach. That way Rubber Hammer won't need to pick up his player option.

The same Matt Carroll who has shot 27%, 13%, 21%, 37%, and 19% from three since 2008? As our shooting coach?

Here's a list of guys on this team who shot threes at a better percentage than Matt last year: Everyone except Diop and Biz. Even Higgins and Moon.

Moon.

Jamario. F***ing. Moon.

Think about that.

Post #377 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:22 am

Charlotte Bobcats ‏@bobcats

Dunlapism- That's why we call it practice. Make mistakes & learn from them. I don't get mad at that. I get mad at lack of effort #CatsVegas

Post #378 » by **fatlever** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:23 am

Charlotte Bobcats ‏@bobcats

Love how Coach Dunlap stressing d and fundamentals. Current work on importance of being strong with ball, not surrendering it #CatsVegas

Eoghan · Post #379 » by **Eoghan** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:57 am

Charlotte Bobcats ‏@bobcats

Dunlapism- Don't kill hookers. I know they may not seem like it but they're people too. #CatsVegas

Man, that guy is just saying all the right things.

-Ian- · Post #380 » by **-Ian-** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:15 am

I'm loving the Dunlapism.