Notice Chauncey Billups new Portland Trail Blazers head coach

[Mediocre Man]

Its encouraging to read that the Blazers intend to surround Billups with experienced assistant coaches. I wonder who he will try and bring along?

Hollins
Fizdale
Clifford
Joerger


I’d be surprised if at least one of those guys wasn’t on staff

Hollins has spoken to the Blazers this off-season

 

[Natebishop3]

Blazer Reddit is a much younger and more immature version of Twitter. Half of them seemingly don’t know the difference between a civil suit and a criminal conviction.

Lurking that sub is a fascinating read of double standards and ignorance. Someone posted that stuff about Hammon long before she was a candidate for the Blazers job. I can’t remember where it was, but I saw it.

Actually it's NBA reddit.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It's 64 degrees at Lincoln City.

Traffic sucked getting here but it was worth it.

 

[BBert]

And windy I bet with the heat differential.

 

[Paine Tablet]

Three time all American
Six time all star
Twice all WNBA first team and twice second team
Led league in assists
Number retired
Coached summer league champions
Assistant seven years, five more than Billups

Why do you think playing in the WNBA is some sort of litmus test? People like to point to sexism because it's a woman, but it might just be that women's basketball is NOTHING like men's basketball. Why is Geno Auriemma still coaching UCONN as if it's the height of basketball coaching.? Why is Kelly Graves still at Oregon coaching the women's team and not being snatched up by an NBA team or a blue blood men's team? Sure, some men have coached in both the NBA and WNBA, but no one has started out in women's basketball and been a highly entertained commodity within the men's coaching ranks. Legendary women's coaches who happen to be men are shunned from the men's side of the sport. Why do you think that is if not for the simple aspect of them being completely different levels of competition? Which bringsus to your absurd idea that the WNBA is some competitive arena when it contains less excitement and talent than boys HS AAU basketball.


What is funny is that I think this kid has the physical ability right now to compete in the WNBA at 13, and the only thing that would hold him back is mental maturity because no kid should really be competing with adults. Honestly, I'd love to see basketball goddess Sabrina Ionescu try to stay in front of him. Despite being in her prime athletically, she would be made to look slow.

 

[KristinthBonkers]

Three time all American
Six time all star
Twice all WNBA first team and twice second team
Led league in assists
Number retired
Coached summer league champions
Assistant seven years, five more than Billups

So basically, non-NBA playing credentials and a handful of years more as an assistant. Billups was known for his leadership and was basically a coach on the floor. I ask you to please read this article about his career because reading your posts, it seems all you care about is the rape allegation and settlement even though Chauncey was investigated by police and DA detectives. Does it even matter that the semen in the accuser wasn’t a DNA match to Chauncey to you?

BTW, Becky Hammon was great friends with Kobe and Vanessa Bryant and their daughters, so does that mean she condones rape since Kobe was actually arrested and arraigned on rape charges before reportedly paying his accuser $2.5 million?

https://grantland.com/features/it-a...topped-putting-together-one-nba-best-careers/


The Professional
Eight teams. Five trades. Injuries. Doubt. It wasn't always easy for Chauncey Billups. But that hasn't stopped him from putting together one of the NBA's best careers

 

[AldoTrapani]

I do know that BonesJones stated on Blazers Uprise not too long ago that he heard rumors from a Spurs source about some of these same types of concerns about Hammon. Odd that he would have such information prior to this dramafest. Odd in the sense that people are speculating it doesn't have merit, whereas if it was a prior rumor then it would lend more credence to it being true.

Bro @BonesJones stole that from @calvin natt lol what a hack

 

[Natebishop3]

Bro @BonesJones stole that from @calvin natt lol what a hack

He didn't steal anything. He talked about what Calvin said on here.... he didn't specifically name who said it, but he didn't take credit for the info.

 

[KristinthBonkers]

So at what point do you cut your losses? We can't afford to get a bad return on Dame.

Dame just got the coach who was a peer and who he considers a mentor and you think he’s now going to force a trade? Lol

A very small but loud percentage of the fanbase being morons by saying he’s a “rape apologist” pissed him off but I’m sure he’s cooled off after the other 90% of Blazer fans don’t think he condones rape.

Hell, Becky Hammon was one of Kobe’s family’s great friends, she gave TV interviews after he died about how close they were and Vanessa controlled who spoke to the media in Kobe’s name, so does that mean she’s a “rape apologist” too? Kobe was actually arrested and arraigned before he settled, something Billups never experienced even after a thorough investigation by police and DA detectives. They didn’t even think they had enough evidence to take the claim to a grand jury.

Goven Portland’s history, part of me thinks this has more to do with skin color than an actual outrage, because Hammon should be held to the same standard for being so close to a “rapist.”

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/01/27...o-lost-a-real-advocate-becky-hammon-says.html

He watched the WNBA, and I think as he had more time on his hands in retirement, he got more involved and was just beginning to be that voice for so many women that maybe didn't have a strong voice or as big or as loud or carried as much weight as his did, and still does," Hammon said before the Spurs hosted the Chicago Bulls Monday night. "The women's game lost a real advocate and someone who truly believed that women can do anything."

"She loved it," Hammon said of Gianna's love for basketball. "You could tell. That's what so great about sports; the quality time that she got with her dad, the quality time that he invested in her, they found a common bond.

"It's a special bond; it's the father-daughter bond, and then it's this thing beyond that, which is sports, that they could connect on," she said. "The belief that he had in his daughter, the belief that he had in women's basketball – the appreciation he had for women's basketball, touched me, motivated me, inspired me."

 

[KristinthBonkers]

Its encouraging to read that the Blazers intend to surround Billups with experienced assistant coaches. I wonder who he will try and bring along?

Given the respect and connections Billups has around the league combined with Jody knowing the franchise is Lillard and she has the deepest pockets in the NBA, I don’t think there will be any issue hiring experienced and elite assistants to move to Portland.

Unless Chauncey is a complete disaster, which given the praise he has from all over the league I highly doubt, this could be a home run hire.

 

[KristinthBonkers]

none of this is relevant. Completely different league. The players do not find this relatable at all.
I know you disagree, but players don’t give a shit about WNBA credentials. Most don’t even give a shît about foreign credentials.

similarly to how foreign coaches rarely get a look in the nba and are questioned if it will translate. Or players, like Luka, or Rubio etc

The Cavs fired David Blatt, who is considered one of the best coaches from overseas leagues ever, mid season when the Cavs had a 30-11 season because the players didn’t respect him. They replaced him with Ty Lue, who had respect because he played against those guys and they won a title that season.

 

[julius]

Given the respect and connections Billups has around the league combined with Jody knowing the franchise is Lillard and she has the deepest pockets in the NBA, I don’t think there will be any issue hiring experienced and elite assistants to move to Portland.

Unless Chauncey is a complete disaster, which given the praise he has from all over the league, this could be a home run hire.

Well, she doesn't have the deepest pockets in the NBA actually.

 

[KristinthBonkers]

It's like I'm listening to the "LA won't leave us!" crowd all over again.

Aldridge was a free agent. Dame’s 4-year extension starts this season.

This comparison isn’t even apples to oranges, it’s apples to flank steak.

 

[Natebishop3]

Aldridge was a free agent. Dame’s 4-year extension starts this season.

This comparison isn’t even apples to oranges, it’s apples to flank steak.

Interesting.... because the "LA wants out" discussion happened years before he became a free agent. In fact, it all started with reports of LMA being unhappy and possibly requesting a trade.

 

[KristinthBonkers]

Sure, but playing and coaching are two completely different skillsets. There have been plenty of guys who have come through Portland that had shit BBIQs. I mean... Travis Outlaw.... really nice guy... dumb as a box of rocks. Played in the league for 11 years. Doesn't mean I'd want him coaching anyone. Teaching and leadership are a skillset all their own. Being a really good player doesn't mean you possess either of them. Does Billups have them? He seems to have the leadership quality and some of the videos would lead me to believe that he knows his stuff, but will he be good at adjustments? Will he be good at rotations? Will he be able to reign in a player that is being selfish? I have no idea. I can only hope. Maybe Becky would have been good at those things too. I don't know. But being a really good player doesn't mean squat to me. Just like not all good employees make good managers. People skills are a key component that not everyone possesses.

Maybe I missed numerous people who coached Travis and numerous players who played with him saying he’d be a great coach someday like they do for Billups, but I’m pretty sure that never happened.

 

[Hoopguru]

Well, she doesn't have the deepest pockets in the NBA actually.

She could still purchase Ford and GM with pocket change, maybe?

 

[julius]

She could still purchase Ford and GM with pocket change, maybe?

yeah, no not even close. Her net worth is still a lot (20 billion) but not enough to purchase GM and Ford with "pocket change". Not even close.

 

[Natebishop3]

Maybe I missed numerous people who coached Travis and numerous players who played with him saying he’d be a great coach someday like they do for Billups, but I’m pretty sure that never happened.

What are you even talking about....... I wasn't comparing him to Billups.

 

[Hoopguru]

yeah, no not even close. Her net worth is still a lot (20 billion) but not enough to purchase GM and Ford with "pocket change". Not even close.

Dallas Cowboys?

 

[BBert]

Why do you think playing in the WNBA is some sort of litmus test? People like to point to sexism because it's a woman, but it might just be that women's basketball is NOTHING like men's basketball. Why is Geno Auriemma still coaching UCONN as if it's the height of basketball coaching.? Why is Kelly Graves still at Oregon coaching the women's team and not being snatched up by an NBA team or a blue blood men's team? Sure, some men have coached in both the NBA and WNBA, but no one has started out in women's basketball and been a highly entertained commodity within the men's coaching ranks. Legendary women's coaches who happen to be men are shunned from the men's side of the sport. Why do you think that is if not for the simple aspect of them being completely different levels of competition? Which bringsus to your absurd idea that the WNBA is some competitive arena when it contains less excitement and talent than boys HS AAU basketball.


What is funny is that I think this kid has the physical ability right now to compete in the WNBA at 13, and the only thing that would hold him back is mental maturity because no kid should really be competing with adults. Honestly, I'd love to see basketball goddess Sabrina Ionescu try to stay in front of him. Despite being in her prime athletically, she would be made to look slow.

Dude's the next CJ, but how come he runs around completely unguarded?

 

[julius]

Dallas Cowboys?

she probably could buy them, but i don't think the NFL allows someone to own two NFL teams.

 

[KristinthBonkers]

Well, she doesn't have the deepest pockets in the NBA actually.

Sorry. I’ll be more literal next time. Thanks!

 

[KristinthBonkers]

Dude's the next CJ, but how come he runs around completely unguarded?

How tall is he? 5’4”?

 

[KristinthBonkers]

Interesting.... because the "LA wants out" discussion happened years before he became a free agent. In fact, it all started with reports of LMA being unhappy and possibly requesting a trade.

Which he never did. Aldridge left as a free agent. Dame is just starting a 4-year contract.

I don’t find it at all to be a similar situation but if you do, that’s cool.

 

[Orion Bailey]

So basically, non-NBA playing credentials and a handful of years more as an assistant. Billups was known for his leadership and was basically a coach on the floor. I ask you to please read this article about his career because reading your posts, it seems all you care about is the rape allegation and settlement even though Chauncey was investigated by police and DA detectives. Does it even matter that the semen in the accuser wasn’t a DNA match to Chauncey to you?

BTW, Becky Hammon was great friends with Kobe and Vanessa Bryant and their daughters, so does that mean she condones rape since Kobe was actually arrested and arraigned on rape charges before reportedly paying his accuser $2.5 million?

https://grantland.com/features/it-a...topped-putting-together-one-nba-best-careers/


The Professional
Eight teams. Five trades. Injuries. Doubt. It wasn't always easy for Chauncey Billups. But that hasn't stopped him from putting together one of the NBA's best careers

i would add that listing a summer league championship is hardly part of a potential champions pedigree. Otherwise Stotts would be a champ right? He won summer league too?

 

[Natebishop3]

Which he never did. Aldridge left as a free agent. Dame is just starting a 4-year contract.

I don’t find it at all to be a similar situation but if you do, that’s cool.

If you honestly think that LMA didn't give any clues that he was going to leave years prior to leaving..... well...... good for you.

But some of us saw the writing on the wall, said he should be traded, and were proven right when he left us at the alter as a free agent despite people like you claiming up until the very last minute that he wouldn't possibly leave us.

 

[BBert]

It was known.

 

[Natebishop3]

It was known.

Apparently not to some of us

 

[Mr. Robot]

these 7 people who voted "no", should identify themselves

 

[BBert]

I mean it wasn't on Twitter, but a couple of pizza delivery guys were whispering in our ears.