Buck Williams to replace Mo Lucas?

[Fez Hammersticks]

Per Wheel, it's a real possibility.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Hmmm ...

 

[B-Roy]

Eh...

Dude was a beast back in the day.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Eh...

Dude was a beast back in the day.

Yeah he was a beast, but he wasn't really a guy known for his footwork or offensive moves. What exactly would he have to teach our bigs, aside from "hustle?" I don't hate the idea, but I'm not sure I love it.

 

[hasoos]

Yep but the other thing is he is also was a smart player, and a player who played his position undersized. The fundamentals he could teach would go a long ways with this team if they listened.

 

[andalusian]

Yeah he was a beast, but he wasn't really a guy known for his footwork or offensive moves. What exactly would he have to teach our bigs, aside from "hustle?" I don't hate the idea, but I'm not sure I love it.

Margarat Cho's numbers show that he has a lot of upside as an assistant. Also, we can sign him with our imaginary cap space.

 

[B-Roy]

Yeah he was a beast, but he wasn't really a guy known for his footwork or offensive moves. What exactly would he have to teach our bigs, aside from "hustle?" I don't hate the idea, but I'm not sure I love it.

Fundamentals, I guess, especially on the defensive end. Hell, if he could teach Greg not to foul on every possession, that'd be enough.

 

[hasoos]

Yeah he was a beast, but he wasn't really a guy known for his footwork or offensive moves. What exactly would he have to teach our bigs, aside from "hustle?" I don't hate the idea, but I'm not sure I love it.

A ton. He was one of the best position defenders/rebounders in the league, which is the basis that all of the rest of your basketball skills rest on. He was also a kick ass defender who scouted his opponents well. Something Lamarcus could use for sure. Lamarcus has a lot of tools, but the biggest one he doesn't use is his head. Defensively he lets guys get to their strong side/hand and take the shot they want to take. He will challenge it, but half of defense is knowing your opponents and turning them away from their strong side.

A lot of people seem to have forgotten Buck was a 20 point per game scorer before he joined Clyde and the rest of that wrecking crew. He took one for the team.

 

[HailBlazers]

Brilliant! We'd only be so lucky, Buck is a master of the game

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Yeah he was a beast, but he wasn't really a guy known for his footwork or offensive moves. What exactly would he have to teach our bigs, aside from "hustle?" I don't hate the idea, but I'm not sure I love it.

Our starting Power Forward has no big need for offensive moves or footwork... he does, however, need some help rebounding. Just a thought.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Fundamentals, I guess, especially on the defensive end. Hell, if he could teach Greg not to foul on every possession, that'd be enough.

Sure. Like I said, I don't hate the idea, I'm just not sure I like it.

 

[maxiep]

His business must not be doing well. He's in construction, so I guess I answered my own question.

 

[Idog1976]

Yep but the other thing is he is also was a smart player, and a player who played his position undersized. The fundamentals he could teach would go a long ways with this team if they listened.

Maybe we can do a heart transplant from Buck to LMA? A soft hearted big man coach would be fine if LMA suddenly became a BEAST defender/rebounder. I do think Buck couldn't hurt. Not sure how much he will help. I'm also not sure how many big man coaches there are who are A) better and B) willing to come to Portland.

 

[Reep]

Sure would be nice if he could transform Cunningham into Buck the Second. About the same size I believe.

 

[Idog1976]

Fundamentals, I guess, especially on the defensive end. Hell, if he could teach Greg not to foul on every possession, that'd be enough.

A-fucking men. He also needs to teach him to not get injured. It's clearly a mental thing

 

[Idog1976]

Our starting Power Forward has no big need for offensive moves or footwork... he does, however, need some help rebounding. Just a thought.

Yep, see my comment about heart transplants.

 

[Masbee]

Yeah he was a beast, but he wasn't really a guy known for his footwork or offensive moves. What exactly would he have to teach our bigs, aside from "hustle?" I don't hate the idea, but I'm not sure I love it.

What are you talking about? Buck was a featured offensive player during his Nets days. He had plenty of skills and ability. Came to the Blazers with Drexler, Porter and Duck, and to help the team changed his game to be a good rebounder and one of the better defenders in the game.

I would love Buck to join the team. As well as being a great player he was a leader among his peers.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Sure would be nice if he could transform Cunningham into Buck the Second. About the same size I believe.

Not a bad thought; Buck would be undersized now-a-days (6'8" 235 pounds), but he was strong and hard-nosed.

 

[ebott]

LOVES IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 He was also a relatively healthy guy. Maybe he can help Greg with that.

 

[maxiep]

Would he wear his goggles on the bench?

 

[Idog1976]

Would he wear his goggles on the bench?

Loved his goggles and tearing them off to complain about a call. Maybe he can get Oden to WEAR SOME GOD DAMNED KNEE PADS ALREADY!

 

[Spud147]

Yep but the other thing is he is also was a smart player, and a player who played his position undersized. The fundamentals he could teach would go a long ways with this team if they listened.

Well... except for the fundamentals of free throw shooting. I loved Buck but there were many times I was sitting in front of the TV, hands clasped in prayer to the basketball Gods, saying, "Come on Buck. Make the freethrow. You can do it. Come on Buck." It maybe worked a third of the time.

 

[B-Roy]

Would he wear his goggles on the bench?

Haha, reminded me that Buck wore 52 as well. I'd be Happy if Oden turned out as good as Buck did.

 

[Spud147]

Did anyone else here the 95.5 guys discussing hiring Scottie Pippen to join as an assistant coach to work with Nic? I thought that was a great idea. Talk about a guy with a high basketball IQ. I'd love to see Nic develop into that kind of player.

 

[maxiep]

Did anyone else here the 95.5 guys discussing hiring Scottie Pippen to join as an assistant coach to work with Nic? I thought that was a great idea. Talk about a guy with a high basketball IQ. I'd love to see Nic develop into that kind of player.

We know Pip needs the paycheck.

Did he ever manage to unload his house here? That thing sat on the market for quite a while.

 

[hasoos]

We know Pip needs the paycheck.

Did he ever manage to unload his house here? That thing sat on the market for quite a while.

I think he has been an assistant in Chicago for a while, but I am not sure if that was a part time gig or if that ended when Vinnie Del Negro hit the road.

 

[Spud147]

We know Pip needs the paycheck.

Did he ever manage to unload his house here? That thing sat on the market for quite a while.

I don't think so. I know the bank foreclosed on his boat and I think that might be the case with that house as well.

 

[andalusian]

Maybe Pip can be the Bull's Ambassador to the state of Oregon and the Portland Trail Blazers!

 

[Spud147]

Maybe Pip can be the Bull's Ambassador to the state of Oregon and the Portland Trail Blazers!

I remember him telling someone in the media that he'd contacted Paul Allen because he wanted to be a minority owner in the Blazers but Paul never returned his phone calls. I think he has pretty good memories of his Portland days... especially after his experience in Houston.

And I'm sure most of you guys on the boards wouldn't mind seeing Larsa at the games again.

 

[andalusian]

And I'm sure most of you guys on the boards wouldn't mind seeing Larsa at the games again.

I am going to make a guess that Larsa is his wife?

All I am saying is that if Pip has recently got a "Bulls Ambassador" title - I find it very unlikely that he will take a Portland Assistant Coach position - and just as much, I find it very hard to believe Nate who is on an expiring contract - would take someone like Pip - who he never played with and it does not seem he is friends with - as his assistant.