Head Coach

MaxRider · Post #101 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:56 am

Lakers finally fired Scott
i heard this rumor last week that they want JVG
since we know how much Jim Buss like to mess with the team not sure JVG will like that

texasholdem · Post #102 » by **texasholdem** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:26 am

MaxRider wrote:Lakers finally fired Scott
i heard this rumor last week that they want JVG
since we know how much Jim Buss like to mess with the team not sure JVG will like that

I beat you with reporting Scott was fired. I think Lakers go with a young coach in Walton to bring along Russell, Randle and Clarkson and whomever they pick with their top 3 pick.

Good to see Jeremy Lin play well vs Heat the other day. McHale and Byron Scott killed his chances to become a star player but he still belongs in the league.

K_chile22 · Post #103 » by **K_chile22** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:47 pm

MaxRider wrote:Lakers finally fired Scott
i heard this rumor last week that they want JVG
since we know how much Jim Buss like to mess with the team not sure JVG will like that

Hard to see that matchup working out but you never know

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Nebula1 · Post #104 » by **Nebula1** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 2:52 pm

Good to see more Luke Walton votes. I think he's the right direction to go.

zapatasblood · Post #105 » by **zapatasblood** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 3:03 pm

I'm with vator on not wanting a retread but we go for one JVG peaks my interest. I hope they comb through the college ranks

MaxRider · Post #106 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 3:05 pm

texasholdem wrote:
MaxRider wrote:Lakers finally fired Scott
i heard this rumor last week that they want JVG
since we know how much Jim Buss like to mess with the team not sure JVG will like that

I beat you with reporting Scott was fired. I think Lakers go with a young coach in Walton to bring along Russell, Randle and Clarkson and whomever they pick with their top 3 pick.

Good to see Jeremy Lin play well vs Heat the other day. McHale and Byron Scott killed his chances to become a star player but he still belongs in the league.

i think Morey/Harden kill Lin's chance
Lin got the potential but not consistent enough for contender team
when we got Harden and Howard and got a chance to compete
McHale opt for winning more games than letting young players grow
i guess that's Morey's plan
stay competitive but at the same time got few young prospect to develop (like Spurs but we never have them in our rotation)
i like Lakers go with more experienced coach to coach their young players
Walton is always a west coast guy, he will either be Kings or Lakers head coach
JVG being Lakers coach just don't seem right, just like when Rudy T was with Lakers
i don't care we hired rookie or veteran head coach
i want someone who are not stubborn and willing to change
Popovich is great because he's willing to adopt new system
in the early 2000s Spurs was also slow pace, defense first boring team

K_chile22 · Post #107 » by **K_chile22** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:54 pm

Woj reported JVG may be interested in LA job. We need to lose now

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MaxRider · Post #108 » by **MaxRider** » Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:49 pm

K_chile22 wrote:Woj reported JVG may be interested in LA job. We need to lose now

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it's no secret JVG wanted to coach again
he's just waiting for the right team
judging from what i hear
i really doubt he will pick Rockets over Lakers
the only thing stop him from taking the Lakers job is Jim Buss
it will be up to Jeannie Buss to give him how much power over Jim

Post #109 » by **TMU** » Tue Apr 26, 2016 2:34 am

The Rockets should give JVG the guarantee right now.

Nebula1 · Post #110 » by **Nebula1** » Tue Apr 26, 2016 2:40 am

Doesn't JVG still live in Houston? I'm sure if he's interested, those who need to know do.

Nebula1 · Post #111 » by **Nebula1** » Tue Apr 26, 2016 2:41 am

That said, I don't want JVG. He's been away too long.

texasholdem · Post #112 » by **texasholdem** » Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:45 am

You can change your vote in the poll so the Brooks and thibs voters should change to a different choice.

texasholdem · Post #113 » by **texasholdem** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:58 pm

David Blatt meeting with Knicks so that could be one more coach gone before elimination. He would be a good fit for KNicks building around KP since he is familiar with the Euro game.

At least one person here voted for him to be Rockets coach (not me, I chose Brooks then repicked Cassell after Brooks signed with Wiz)

K_chile22 · Post #114 » by **K_chile22** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:06 pm

texasholdem wrote:David Blatt meeting with Knicks so that could be one more coach gone before elimination. He would be a good fit for KNicks building around KP since he is familiar with the Euro game.

At least one person here voted for him to be Rockets coach (not me, I chose Brooks then repicked Cassell after Brooks signed with Wiz)

Phil probably won't hire him because he doesn't really run the holy triangle. I guess he could run it more but it seems like Phil just wants a puppet, once Fisher strayed from the triangle he axed him

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K_chile22 · Post #115 » by **K_chile22** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:08 pm

According to Tim Bontemps (I don't know of him that well just that he works for the Washington post so he must be someone legitimate) the talk around the league is that JVG is expected to be the Rockets coach if they don't retain JBB

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K_chile22 · Post #116 » by **K_chile22** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:10 pm

"I'll be surprised if Jeff doesn't wind up with the Rockets. That's growing consensus of people around the league." - @TimBontemps

I believe the quote from the true hoops podcast

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texasholdem · Post #117 » by **texasholdem** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:15 pm

K_chile22 wrote:
texasholdem wrote:David Blatt meeting with Knicks so that could be one more coach gone before elimination. He would be a good fit for KNicks building around KP since he is familiar with the Euro game.

At least one person here voted for him to be Rockets coach (not me, I chose Brooks then repicked Cassell after Brooks signed with Wiz)

Phil probably won't hire him because he doesn't really run the holy triangle. I guess he could run it more but it seems like Phil just wants a puppet, once Fisher strayed from the triangle he axed him

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I guess it's possible they keep Rambis but the players don't like him. Van Gundy and Jackson don't like each other so that's unlikely though I think Knicks fans would love JVG to come back.

JVG to Rockets makes the most sense so that's probably why it won't happen.

Nebula1 · Post #118 » by **Nebula1** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:17 pm

K_chile22 wrote:"I'll be surprised if Jeff doesn't wind up with the Rockets. That's growing consensus of people around the league." - @TimBontemps

I believe the quote from the true hoops podcast

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I've been hearing this as well and it probably makes sense for all parties.

K_chile22 · Post #119 » by **K_chile22** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:21 pm

Nebula1 wrote:
K_chile22 wrote:"I'll be surprised if Jeff doesn't wind up with the Rockets. That's growing consensus of people around the league." - @TimBontemps

I believe the quote from the true hoops podcast

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I've been hearing this as well and it probably makes sense for all parties.

Things can change quickly in the NBA so even if he doesn't end up in Houston I genuinely believe if they had to chose today it would be JVG

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texasholdem · Post #120 » by **texasholdem** » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:34 pm

the Four vacancies

Lakers -
Pos: young players in Randle, Russell and Clarkson. Have the 2nd overall pick in draft currently. Kobe gone.
Neg: Jim Buss

Knicks
Pos: potental superstar in Porzingis. Front office doesn't care about luxury tax.
Neg: Carmelo Anthony declining. Phil insists on Triangle Offense. No first or second round pick in the draft.

Kings
Pos: potential superstar in Cousins. Top 10 pick in draft.
Neg: potential headcase in Cousins, Bad ownership and front office. Rondo.

Rockets
Pos: Cap flexibility. ???
Neg: no first round pick. Howard/Harden not compatible. ???

Who should be the next Head Coach?