Head Coach thread

[Mediocre Man]

I still think we end up with Vanterpool

 

[BigGameDamian]

I still think we end up with Vanterpool

I hope your wrong!

 

[Labinot41]

 

[Labinot41]

If the Clippers get to the 2nd round, are the Blazers even allowed to talk to Billups?

 

[James lamphear]

Well I look it like this this organization vet players before they draft or trade for or sign about there back ground before bring them in the organization so more likely they do the same about there coaches. You can't have double standard in the organization. Kidd or Billups don't live up to those standards because past incidents.

 

[James lamphear]

If the Clippers get to the 2nd round, are the Blazers even allowed to talk to Billups?

It will be up to the clippers to give permission.

 

[BigGameDamian]

They will have to wait longer to talk to Mike D'Antoni though. Hopefully Dallas can end it tonight.

 

[wizenheimer]

They will have to wait longer to talk to Mike D'Antoni though. Hopefully Dallas can end it tonight.

why?

if Billups is the preferred candidate it would be a lot more reassuring if his team didn't lose in the 1st round

 

[DDolla]

One Down… Jason Kidd bye bye

 

[Mediocre Man]

Mike D would be a bad choice, IMO.

I legit think Dame will push for Vanterpool

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Mike D would be a bad choice, IMO

You're talking about one of the Beastie Boys right? Mike D would be a great choice!

 

[Labinot41]

I do not want Vanterpool, i dont want another guy who is friend with Dame and CJ and let them do wathever they want. They need a coach who can teach them something and play team basketball

 

[wizenheimer]

I don't know why Kidd withdrew his name. It could very well be the backlash to his candidacy in Portland. The Blazers have almost had a zero-tolerance for scandal since Zach Randolph was traded

it could be Kidd doing a favor for Olshey by taking the pressure off

it could have been during a discussion about salary. Or it could have been Kidd asking if Olshey planned on trading CJ and Olshey said no

whatever it was, it takes an undesirable piece of the board, thankfully, making the hunt a lot more intriguing

 

[calvin natt]

I don't know why Kidd withdrew his name. It could very well be the backlash to his candidacy in Portland. The Blazers have almost had a zero-tolerance for scandal since Zach Randolph was traded

it could be Kidd doing a favor for Olshey by taking the pressure off

it could have been during a discussion about salary. Or it could have been Kidd asking if Olshey planned on trading CJ and Olshey said no

whatever it was, it takes an undesirable piece of the board, thankfully, making the hunt a lot more intriguing

I think it’s as simple as “do you want to coach Portland?” And he said no. Vogel will NOT last.

 

[illmatic99]

I do not want Vanterpool, i dont want another guy who is friend with Dame and CJ and let them do wathever they want. They need a coach who can teach them something and play team basketball

DV is the only gut who held dame accountable. We had a reapectable defense when he was here

 

[wizenheimer]

I think it’s as simple as “do you want to coach Portland?” And he said no. Vogel will NOT last.

that very well could be true. Even without AD for much of the series against the Suns, the Lakers looked a lot more helpless than they should have. Kidd may be poised for a big promotion, and being HC of the Lakers is about as big as it gets

 

[Scalma]

I think it’s as simple as “do you want to coach Portland?” And he said no. Vogel will NOT last.

I don’t agree. He could’ve/would’ve said no a lot earlier imo. Haynes had him connected to the job at least a month ago. I think the backlash to the idea was strong enough that either he, but more likely Portland, said no thanks. I don’t believe Olshey ever seriously considered him anyway.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[illmatic99]

lol this is on chris haynes and his lack of discretion.

dude has always been a hack. now it's coming back to bite him in the ass

 

[Scalma]

lol this is on chris haynes and his lack of discretion.

dude has always been a hack. now it's coming back to bite him in the ass

he sucks, he doesn’t even write well, he just kissed the right peoples ass.

 

[JoshuaHall]

The exact article that quote comes from also states his public comments suggests he wants to stay.

it also states that he is unlikely to be traded, period, because the business ramifications are much too great. (Sponsorship, corporate deals, fan attendance).

 

[JoshuaHall]

I don’t agree. He could’ve/would’ve said no a lot earlier imo. Haynes had him connected to the job at least a month ago. I think the backlash to the idea was strong enough that either he, but more likely Portland, said no thanks. I don’t believe Olshey ever seriously considered him anyway.

Definitely has to be fan backlash. As you say, he would’ve shut it down long ago if it wasn’t.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

They should know by now if Howard has any interest; if he does they should interview him immediately.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

One thing I would like them to ask every candidate: What would you say to Nurk after hearing him state he wants to be utilized more? And second, what would you do to make Nurk a better player? The answers to those two questions could tell a lot about what kind of communicator a guy is and the second question would 1. tell a lot about how he prepared for the interview (watched a lot of Blazer tape?) and what kind of creativity does he have; what resources would he employ?

 

[Scalma]

 

[Chris Craig]

The Blazers front office must be relieved

 

[illmatic99]

i dont understand how you announce favorites before even interviewing a single candidate. my guess is dame just said something off the cuff when asked about kidd/billups and haynes ran with it and made an article about it.

 

[wizenheimer]

i dont understand how you announce favorites before even interviewing a single candidate. my guess is dame just something off the cuff when asked about kidd/billups and haynes ran with it and made an article about it.

sounds like Portland hasn't even contacted any candidate. That's likely true considering the state of the playoffs. Obviously, they are probably busy contacting agents, at least they should be. As long as they have confidence the agents won't immediately leak.

I'm actually a little encouraged that Portland at least has the appearance of starting a process of due diligence. There isn't any real reason to hurry at this stage

all the chatter about candidates is media speculation

 

[Scalma]

i dont understand how you announce favorites before even interviewing a single candidate.

Unless they’ve known their guy all along, which has been reported by different people.

 

[illmatic99]