Woj Bomb: D'Antoni to HOU

Post #61 » by **Mr. E** » Thu May 26, 2016 9:59 pm

This is the move where Les Alexander may have finally lost a lot of us long-time, die-hard fans. I have no confidence in this move or this team moving forward.

HotRocks34 · Post #62 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:00 pm

beach house wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:
Tinseltown wrote:I think it was Pau and Dwight who had the most problems with D'Antoni in LA, not so much Kobe.

I think Kobe was the core malcontent as regards D'Antoni in LA, although definitely Pau/Dwight were not fans, either.

One thing I actually like about D'Antoni is that he will stand up to players. Of course, a coach has to pick his battles carefully.

fun fact - kobe chose number 8 initially when entering the league because he grew up in italy and it was the number worn by his idol and favorite player in italy...

that player was mike d'antoni

Yep. Felt bad for both guys about how their relationship seemed to deteriorate when D'Antoni was with the Lakers. Had to have sucked for both of them.

Many people blame D'Antoni for Kobe's Achilles injury. I'm not sure if Kobe is among those people.

Post #63 » by **Slava** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:01 pm

beach house wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:
Tinseltown wrote:I think it was Pau and Dwight who had the most problems with D'Antoni in LA, not so much Kobe.

I think Kobe was the core malcontent as regards D'Antoni in LA, although definitely Pau/Dwight were not fans, either.

One thing I actually like about D'Antoni is that he will stand up to players. Of course, a coach has to pick his battles carefully.

fun fact - kobe chose number 8 initially when entering the league because he grew up in italy and it was the number worn by his idol and favorite player in italy...

that player was mike d'antoni

That's probably a myth, he wanted 33 which was retired from Lakers so he chose 8 which was his Adidas camp registration number summed up. Atleast that's the popular story.

NickAnderson · Post #64 » by **NickAnderson** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:03 pm

This will be good for both Harden and Howard.

TinmanZBoy · Post #65 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:03 pm

HotRocks34 wrote:
Mr. E wrote:
TinmanZBoy wrote:not bad not bad
let the real linsanity era begin....lol

Please don't even joke about that.

Will never happen with Harden there, I don't think. I doubt any of the involved parties want to go through those 2 years again.

Now if Harden decides to take his talents to another team, however...

i have a different view... i think Lin/Harden pair was darn good, would be better if they stayed together longer ... you guys sounded that pair was a failure which is absolutely wrong, the truth is they had some success

beach house · Post #66 » by **beach house** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:06 pm

Slava wrote:
beach house wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:
I think Kobe was the core malcontent as regards D'Antoni in LA, although definitely Pau/Dwight were not fans, either.

One thing I actually like about D'Antoni is that he will stand up to players. Of course, a coach has to pick his battles carefully.

fun fact - kobe chose number 8 initially when entering the league because he grew up in italy and it was the number worn by his idol and favorite player in italy...

that player was mike d'antoni

That's probably a myth, he wanted 33 which was retired from Lakers so he chose 8 which was his Adidas camp registration number summed up. Atleast that's the popular story.

imo no one knows the real reason but i'm leaning towards the italy theory

he wanted 33 bc it was his dads number

he actually DID wear #8 as a kid in italy after his favorite player pringles. i feel like thats more personal and likely than something arbitrary from a camp

sfernald · Post #67 » by **sfernald** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:07 pm

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Y'all ready for Harden playing PG with another SG alongside him? It's going to happen y'all.

He'll finally be able to get 50 shots a game like his buddy Westbrook!

sfernald · Post #68 » by **sfernald** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:09 pm

Kupchak9 wrote:Heard they're going to hire Byron Scott and Mike Brown as assistant coaches too.

The ultimate triumvirate of stupidity and hopelessness united at long last!

immortalone23 · Post #69 » by **immortalone23** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:12 pm

Houston... We have a problem

Post #70 » by **Mr. E** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:12 pm

This news is going to drive me to drink. I'm talking the serious hard stuff.

Unfortunately, the hardest stuff I have access to right now is NyQuil.

And I have been fighting a cold. Maybe I'll just take the recommended dosage and go to bed early.

HotRocks34 · Post #71 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:14 pm

TinmanZBoy wrote:i think Lin/Harden pair was darn good, would be better if they stayed together longer

It was good and I know Lin likes (liked) the system Houston ran. He's said that a number of times since leaving.

The problem for Harden and Lin is that both want the ball in their hands. Although Lin has greatly improved in playing off the ball since his time in Houston.

TinmanZBoy · Post #72 » by **TinmanZBoy** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:15 pm

Mr. E wrote:This news is going to drive me to drink. I'm talking the serious hard stuff.

Unfortunately, the hardest stuff I have access to right now is NyQuil.

And I have been fighting a cold. Maybe I'll just take the recommended dosage and go to bed early.

rest well

Post #73 » by **Mr. E** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:15 pm

immortalone23 wrote:Houston... We have a problem

Unoriginal, totally expected...but at least get the quote right.

It is "Houston, we've had a problem here."

MaxRider · Post #74 » by **MaxRider** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:16 pm

Mr. E wrote:This news is going to drive me to drink. I'm talking the serious hard stuff.

Unfortunately, the hardest stuff I have access to right now is NyQuil.

And I have been fighting a cold. Maybe I'll just take the recommended dosage and go to bed early.

i just drank a bottle of dr. pepper
get well soon

immortalone23 · Post #75 » by **immortalone23** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:17 pm

Mr. E wrote:
immortalone23 wrote:Houston... We have a problem

Unoriginal, totally expected...but at least get the quote right.

It is "Houston, we've had a problem here."

LOL damn, that what I've alwayed heard.

kodo · Post #76 » by **kodo** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:20 pm

sfernald wrote:
Kupchak9 wrote:Heard they're going to hire Byron Scott and Mike Brown as assistant coaches too.

The ultimate triumvirate of stupidity and hopelessness united at long last!

That means their entire coaching staff are Coach of the Year winners.

kvash37 · Post #77 » by **kvash37** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:22 pm

An injury is the only thing that can stop Harden from leading the league in attempted shots, attempted free throws and turnovers next year.

Post #78 » by **Mr. E** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:23 pm

immortalone23 wrote:
Mr. E wrote:
immortalone23 wrote:Houston... We have a problem

Unoriginal, totally expected...but at least get the quote right.

It is "Houston, we've had a problem here."

LOL damn, that what I've alwayed heard.

"Houston, we have a problem" is from the movie Apollo 13. The actual quote from the mission was "Houston, we've had a problem."

Major pet peeve of mine! :lol:

druggas · Post #79 » by **druggas** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:24 pm

Let the show begin!

aIvin adams · Post #80 » by **aIvin adams** » Thu May 26, 2016 10:27 pm

immortalone23 wrote:
Mr. E wrote:
immortalone23 wrote:Houston... We have a problem

Unoriginal, totally expected...but at least get the quote right.

It is "Houston, we've had a problem here."

LOL damn, that what I've alwayed heard.

no, you were right. tom hanks says 'houston we have a problem':

https://youtu.be/kAmsi05P9Uw?t=1m20s

who cares what some astronaut said