Is There a Snowball's Chance in Hell ...

ALL HAIL · Post #1 » by **ALL HAIL** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:51 pm

... Jerry West would ever come back here to do what he does best?

I think we'd all sleep easier.

Post #2 » by **Slava** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:09 pm

That has to begin with Jimmy being relieved of his duties followed by West selling his ownership stake in the Warrirors franchise, who are moving to a new arena in San Francisco soon by the way and West somehow getting younger (he's 77). So not happening.

lake_show · Post #3 » by **lake_show** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:16 pm

That would be the dream.

I'd say there's probably 0 chance tho.

Post #4 » by **Kilroy** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:19 pm

I don't think Jim and West ever had a problem with each other, but I doubt he'd come back to be his son's boss... I think he's hoping his son climbs the ranks and him being here could only stunt that.
I think he rides out the current roster with GSW then retires for good.

madmaxmedia · Post #5 » by **madmaxmedia** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:41 pm

Would you rather win the lottery, or get Jerry West back as full GM (assuming a full stint of at least 3-5 years)?

I'm leaning towards Jerry

Post #6 » by **crazyeights** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 8:15 pm

I don't think Jerry has it in him to be a full-time GM anymore. Slava said it, but it needs to be said again: he's 77 years old.

djericho · Post #7 » by **djericho** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:17 pm

It took Jerry 4 years to build a championship in GS, and didn't have success in building a championship in Memphis... at least MItch has built a repeat since taking over.

I say give Mitch a chance, Make Jimmy step down go back to race horses, let Joey take over basketball control, keep Jeannie running the business side. If Mitch falters.. fire and try to bring in Phil...

ArC_man · Post #8 » by **ArC_man** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:45 pm

We got his son Ryan, we're set.

ALL HAIL · Post #9 » by **ALL HAIL** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:14 pm

djericho wrote:It took Jerry 4 years to build a championship in GS, and didn't have success in building a championship in Memphis... at least MItch has built a repeat since taking over.

I say give Mitch a chance, Make Jimmy step down go back to race horses, let Joey take over basketball control, keep Jeannie running the business side. If Mitch falters.. fire and try to bring in Phil...

Your post is beautifully ignorant.

djericho · Post #10 » by **djericho** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:08 pm

ALL HAIL wrote:
djericho wrote:It took Jerry 4 years to build a championship in GS, and didn't have success in building a championship in Memphis... at least MItch has built a repeat since taking over.

I say give Mitch a chance, Make Jimmy step down go back to race horses, let Joey take over basketball control, keep Jeannie running the business side. If Mitch falters.. fire and try to bring in Phil...

Your post is beautifully ignorant.

Ignorance is bliss, but tell me how would 77 year old Jerry West, who took 8 years to build a championship from when Magic retired to 2000, couldn't build a championship in Memphis (2002-2005) as GM, and just consults for the Warriors be able to right the ship.

TylersLakers · Post #11 » by **TylersLakers** » Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:22 pm

Zero chance. We just need to let Mitch do his job.

ALL HAIL · Post #12 » by **ALL HAIL** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:01 am

What exactly does that last part even mean Tyler?

ALL HAIL · Post #13 » by **ALL HAIL** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:12 am

djericho wrote:
ALL HAIL wrote:
djericho wrote:It took Jerry 4 years to build a championship in GS, and didn't have success in building a championship in Memphis... at least MItch has built a repeat since taking over.

I say give Mitch a chance, Make Jimmy step down go back to race horses, let Joey take over basketball control, keep Jeannie running the business side. If Mitch falters.. fire and try to bring in Phil...

Your post is beautifully ignorant.

Ignorance is bliss, but tell me how would 77 year old Jerry West, who took 8 years to build a championship from when Magic retired to 2000, couldn't build a championship in Memphis (2002-2005) as GM, and just consults for the Warriors be able to right the ship.

Are you implying that Kupchak is a better GM than Mr. West? That's what it sounds like.

DEEP3CL · Post #14 » by **DEEP3CL** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:30 am

djericho wrote:It took Jerry 4 years to build a championship in GS, and didn't have success in building a championship in Memphis... at least MItch has built a repeat since taking over.

I say give Mitch a chance, Make Jimmy step down go back to race horses, let Joey take over basketball control, keep Jeannie running the business side. If Mitch falters.. fire and try to bring in Phil...

Ah.....no Jerry didn't build the Warriors, that would be former UCLA player Bob Meyers who is the actual GM. And even he DIDN'T draft Curry that was done by another GM. Jerry was brought on only as a consultant but when you have moxey like West does, they respect his opinions on the draft, free agency and trade stuff.

Laker_Kid · Post #15 » by **Laker_Kid** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 5:03 am

ArC_man wrote:We got his son Ryan, we're set.

this. if you havent seen yet, theres a part on backstage Lakers talking about ryan and his dad. they watch and scout games together and even have the same inclination towards the same players. id go with the young blood.

Dr Aki · Post #16 » by **Dr Aki** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:37 pm

madmaxmedia wrote:Would you rather win the lottery, or get Jerry West back as full GM (assuming a full stint of at least 3-5 years)?

I'm leaning towards Jerry

por que no los dos?

trevm37 · Post #17 » by **trevm37** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:43 pm

Mitch worked with West for many, many years, he's the closest thing to him in the world. Buss needs to give full control to Mitch, almost every move he has made, specially the draft picks, have been on point.

ALL HAIL · Post #18 » by **ALL HAIL** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 7:47 pm

trevm37 wrote:Mitch worked with West for many, many years, he's the closest thing to him in the world. Buss needs to give full control to Mitch, almost every move he has made, specially the draft picks, have been on point.

Honest question: How do you KNOW who makes what decision and who to give credit to?

trevm37 · Post #19 » by **trevm37** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:00 pm

ALL HAIL wrote:
trevm37 wrote:Mitch worked with West for many, many years, he's the closest thing to him in the world. Buss needs to give full control to Mitch, almost every move he has made, specially the draft picks, have been on point.

Honest question: How do you KNOW who makes what decision and who to give credit to?

I am a long time season ticket holder with a few friends in various positions on the staff.

ALL HAIL · Post #20 » by **ALL HAIL** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 9:06 pm

trevm37 wrote:
ALL HAIL wrote:
trevm37 wrote:Mitch worked with West for many, many years, he's the closest thing to him in the world. Buss needs to give full control to Mitch, almost every move he has made, specially the draft picks, have been on point.

Honest question: How do you KNOW who makes what decision and who to give credit to?

I am a long time season ticket holder with a few friends in various positions on the staff.

Buss is on record saying that Kupchak has final call. Is he lying?