Brooks Out

Post #1 » by **bondom34** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:32 pm

Welp. I was wrong on that one, didn't think they'd do it. Better not be Ollie or Donovan.

BadWolf · Post #2 » by **BadWolf** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:33 pm

that was quick.
i'll reserve my judgement till the new name is official
any word on the streets in oKC?

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:45 pm

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12741 ... ott-brooks

It's official.

Not too surprised, given the echo of rumors over the last two or three seasons. OKC felt it was time to go in another direction in hopes to get their team back to the Finals since 2012. They are still a good squad, but they need some tweaks at SG and perhaps at backup SF and PF as well to get the team back in check to chase the title run beginning next season.

Zagor · Post #4 » by **Zagor** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:48 pm

Ollie issued a statement,so he probably will not be new coach.
I'm little scared by rumors of Donovan. It was clear why everbody wanted Ollie,yes he would be rookie coach....but Durant and Russ adore him,but Donovan is complete enigma. It would be wiser to bring someone more experienced.

For me,good choice would be Mike Malone with strong assistant coach for offense,similar to Kerr situation in GS.
Malone is terrific coach for defense,and Cousins said a lot of positive thing about him,which is very remarkable if we know how tough is Cousins.

Guys I don't want to see are Mark Jackson(another Brooks) and TT(injuries).

RSCD3_ · Post #5 » by **RSCD3_** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:51 pm

I think Kevin Durant stays no matter who they hire except Marc Jackson.

As an outsider I beg the basketball Deities Please don't let Marc Jackson coach this team

Pillendreher · Post #6 » by **Pillendreher** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:54 pm

Holy ****.

HeartSouloma · Post #7 » by **HeartSouloma** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:55 pm

I don't feel comfortable with Donovan or Ollie coaching this team. Even if OKC were to hire Ollie, I don't think he'll be another Steve Kerr. I might consider Thibs if he's available.

Why Presti fired SB when he could have add another top offensive assistant coach? I think this move was too early.

Any ways it's been a pleasure SB. I know I've said some harsh things about SB coaching, but he was a good coach. Good luck, and I hope you;ll succeed in another organization.

Jaivl · Post #8 » by **Jaivl** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:58 pm

I don't usually do this stuff, and I wish him the best, but...

YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!

Post #9 » by **bondom34** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:00 pm

I'll always appreciate Brooks, I hope its Adams, Gentry, or Thibs.

sipclip · Post #10 » by **sipclip** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:02 pm

It is about time. Should have been gone a few years ago.

Pillendreher · Post #11 » by **Pillendreher** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:03 pm

Heck, let's take all three of them.

Post #12 » by **bondom34** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:04 pm

Damn, more I see the more nervous I get about KD now. Again..

Trip · Post #13 » by **Trip** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:04 pm

Brian Davis anyone? :lol:

Pillendreher · Post #14 » by **Pillendreher** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:07 pm

Making chicken salad out of chicken something.

Pillendreher · Post #15 » by **Pillendreher** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:08 pm

bondom34 wrote:Damn, more I see the more nervous I get about KD now. Again..

I don't think Presti cans him without going to KD and WB first. Yet it's still a risky move in my opinion because the Thunder are a contender even with Brooks. What if the new coach fails and is somehow worse than Brooks? Things might get ugly real quick.

Post #16 » by **bondom34** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:10 pm

Pillendreher wrote:
bondom34 wrote:Damn, more I see the more nervous I get about KD now. Again..

I don't think Presti cans him without going to KD and WB first. Yet it's still a risky move in my opinion because the Thunder are a contender even with Brooks. What if the new coach fails and is somehow worse than Brooks? Things might get ugly real quick.

Reportedly he didn't....
[tweet]https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/590938104950706176[/tweet]

babase · Post #17 » by **babase** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:10 pm

Don't really understand doing it now instead of a couple years ago or at the end of next season.

Pillendreher · Post #18 » by **Pillendreher** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:15 pm

bondom34 wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:
bondom34 wrote:Damn, more I see the more nervous I get about KD now. Again..

I don't think Presti cans him without going to KD and WB first. Yet it's still a risky move in my opinion because the Thunder are a contender even with Brooks. What if the new coach fails and is somehow worse than Brooks? Things might get ugly real quick.

Reportedly he didn't....
[tweet]https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/590938104950706176[/tweet]

Oh man. Some might call it gutsy, I call it idiotic because of the support for Brooks by KD, WB and Ibaka.

jackson77 · Post #19 » by **jackson77** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:18 pm

Finally

A few seasons too late, but still...

Podirk · Post #20 » by **Podirk** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:25 pm

SD2042 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12741 ... ott-brooks

It's official.

Not too surprised, given the echo of rumors over the last two or three seasons. OKC felt it was time to go in another direction in hopes to get their team back to the Finals since 2012. They are still a good squad, but they need some tweaks at SG and perhaps at backup SF and PF as well to get the team back in check to chase the title run beginning next season.

Or you know...stay healthy...