Re: OT: Mark Jackson fired Why? Who do they think they can get is better? He's obviously done a good job.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--warriors-fire-mark-jackson-after-three-seasons-190640446.html GS has some weird issues with their coaches and management. I think there was a power struggle between what Jackson wanted on his assistants and what management wanted. There was articles previously about an assistant being demoted to the D League and another fired for taping conversations.
Re: OT: Mark Jackson fired If we somehow make it past the Spurs, and the Clips whine and flop their way past Jaga, Tygra and the rest of them, I'd love to see a move to bring him on as a consultant for the rest of the season.
Re: OT: Mark Jackson fired They are too careless with the ball, they need someone to come in there and slow them down. They need Nate McMillan!
Probably had to happen. Mark J is a great competitor, but maybe not a strong enough strategist. Somebody compared the situation to grandma driving a Ferrarri--or something like that. They need someone more creative on offense.
I was surprised they hired him as a coach after listening to him as a commentator with Jeff Van Gundy.