I just personally think this roster and Gregg Poppovich is a match made in heaven. And have ever since the day we took Greg with the number one draft pick. Even better than the Jackson/Bull Match.
It's hard to replace a coach who has been as successful as Nate in the win column. But I'd do it for Pop or Van Gundy. I think either would get a lot out of our lineup.
Id sign Nate to a longer extension before I gave any position to Van Gumby. Jeff at most is a lateral move to Nate IMO.
Meh.. Van Gumby is strong in some areas and weaker in others. Regressing in some areas and gaining in others. I don't think it = Championships. Furthermore, If you are going to replace Nate. Make sure you know for a fact its for an upgrade.
Yeah. This to me is a no brainer. And instead of Portland going out and spending a ton of money on free agents and other players. Invest your resources in a guy who can and will pull this whole thing together. If Nate doesn't cut it that is.
Sorry to hurt your feelings, but I never once said that KP was the GM at that time. But he is credited for making those trades in 06 that got Portland both LaMarcus and Brandon Roy. wait, I mean SORRY TO HURT YOUR FEELINGS, BUDDY, BUT I NEVER ONCE SAID THAT KP WAS THE GM AT THE TIME. UMMMMMMMMMMMMMM, NO I DIDN'T! FAIL ON YOUR PART!!!!!!!! etc etc.
My own doubting has nothing to do with Durant whatsoever. It is rather in reaction to what I've seen: A bit Lazy or sluggish No offensive moves (other than two-handed dunk) Weak defensively (except the occassional blocked shot) Fouls (no footwork) No confidence I realize that my doubts can also turn around, as his injuries set him way back. I will however proclaim that if Portland does not hire a big man coach (a former Center, not a former PF) - someone like Alonzo Mourning? Kareem, etc. - I worry that Greg's progression could take years. And if he is injury-riddled (this season will tell us much!) then it will make it hard to "believe." Patience is a must.
FAIL... he is credited? bye who? the homer fans? Its a joke. He was not the gm, he was a scout. if u want to live in fantasy land and give Kp all the credit then go right ahead. Cause I can't stop the Mike Barrett movement for the biggest homers in pro sports. *edited*
Pop could take this team to the top! I'd love to see Nate be able to do this......but I doubt it will happen with Nate at the helm. With this stated, I don't believe that there are any other current NBA coaches (other than Pop) that I'd immediately swap Nate for.
who needs them when we got mo lucas and b grant??? complete joke. oden set up to fail in this franchise.
