Head Coach thread

[JoshuaHall]

no, i just think he's a shit coach whose record reflects his abilities.

That’s fair lol

 

[BBert]

What a coincidence. There's an article in the Undefeated today about Fizdale.

https://theundefeated.com/features/...ose-as-he-prepares-to-return-to-nba-coaching/

Coached them like high school kids? Purposely pushes players to the edge?

Hard pass.

 

[illmatic99]

This was three days ago. Carlisle not even getting a mention.



Maybe we need to listen to @Mediocre Man about more candidates than the three mentioned repeatedly.

 

[Scalma]

He has a .202 winning % in NY in 104 games coached.

Thibs took largely the exact same roster and won 41 of 72 games.

no thank you. he's a trash coach.

Fizdale had Nerlens Noel anchoring his defense? Oh wait no, he had a rookie and Enes Kanter.

 

[illmatic99]

Fizdale had Nerlens Noel anchoring his defense? Oh wait no, he had a rookie and Enes Kanter.

Are you really gonna say that nerlens freaking noel is the difference between a 15 win team (.182 record that Fizdale had in 19-20) and a 47 win team (.570 record that thibs had in 20-21)?

 

[illmatic99]

Listening to the Ringer NBA pod, Wos just said that apparently Jaylen Brown really pushed for Udoka to be hired in Boston behind the scenes, while Tatum wanted Billups.

 

[Scalma]

Are you really gonna say that nerlens freaking noel is the difference between a 15 win team (.182 record that Fizdale had in 19-20) and a 47 win team (.570 record that thibs had in 20-21)?

A good defensive center significantly improving an entire team? Where have I seen that before?

 

[Natebishop3]

Are you really gonna say that nerlens freaking noel is the difference between a 15 win team (.182 record that Fizdale had in 19-20) and a 47 win team (.570 record that thibs had in 20-21)?

I mean.... there's some key guys that were added in the offseason.

Toppin
Quickley
Rose
Noel
Burks

The team was pretty different from last season.

 

[illmatic99]

A good defensive center significantly improving an entire team? Where have I seen that before?

I mean.... there's some key guys that were added in the offseason.

Toppin
Quickley
Rose
Noel
Burks

The team was pretty different from last season.

are yall really arguing that Fizdale is a good coach? like that's the hill you want to stand on?

 

[Mediocre Man]

The Warriors went 15-50 a couple of years ago. Kerr is regarded as a great coach. Maybe it’s the players?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Is Nate McMillan a great coach?

 

[Haakzilla]

Listening to the Ringer NBA pod, Wos just said that apparently Jaylen Brown really pushed for Udoka to be hired in Boston behind the scenes, while Tatum wanted Billups.

...I heard several players pushed for Udoka, but either way I'm guessing they passed on Billups because his allegations originated in Boston

 

[Natebishop3]

are yall really arguing that Fizdale is a good coach? like that's the hill you want to stand on?

I'm arguing that when half the team is different, it's hard to compare apples to apples. I don't follow the Knicks. I have no real opinion on the guy. But it's hard to use the Knicks as an example because of how different the team was from one year to the next.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Is Nate McMillan a great coach?

No, he’s an ass clown

 

[Natebishop3]

Is Nate McMillan a great coach?

Nate McMillan has a style that works well with young teams, but wears on veterans and slowly loses its effectiveness. The Hawks are a fairly young team so his style was apparently the kick in the butt that they needed, but his style wouldn't have worked here with guys like Dame and CJ.

 

[BigGameDamian]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nba.nb...llen-interested-in-becky-hammon-as-coach/amp/

Rumor: Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen interested in Becky Hammon as coach

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Fizdale had Nerlens Noel anchoring his defense? Oh wait no, he had a rookie and Enes Kanter.

This is not a good argument on how a coach is supposed to coach a defense around here.
Yes I'm joking.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

The Warriors went 15-50 a couple of years ago. Kerr is regarded as a great coach. Maybe it’s the players?

Maybe?

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Is Nate McMillan a great coach?

He's done a great job this year yes.

 

[Fairly-Hard]

Nate McMillan has a style that works well with young teams, but wears on veterans and slowly loses its effectiveness. The Hawks are a fairly young team so his style was apparently the kick in the butt that they needed, but his style wouldn't have worked here with guys like Dame and CJ.

Actually I think Dame and CJ need a little "Sarge" in their collective game.

 

[Natebishop3]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/nba.nb...llen-interested-in-becky-hammon-as-coach/amp/

Rumor: Trail Blazers owner Jody Allen interested in Becky Hammon as coach

So the real question is - where is this smoke coming from?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

What a coincidence. There's an article in the Undefeated today about Fizdale.

https://theundefeated.com/features/...ose-as-he-prepares-to-return-to-nba-coaching/

Actually he might be a good coach for CJ.

 

[Scalma]

are yall really arguing that Fizdale is a good coach? like that's the hill you want to stand on?

why not? You’re standing on the Hammon hill and Fizdale is a lot more qualified than her. And we’re talking about an assistant, not a head coach.

 

[BigGameDamian]

So the real question is - where is this smoke coming from?

Neil's ass?

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Chris Craig]

Took the Job that probably would have been Stott's

Still has ORL, WAS, or NOP to fall back on

 

[Scalma]

Took the Job that probably would have been Stott's

Still has ORL, WAS, or NOP to fall back on

doubt he gets any of them. My guess is he either takes a year off or joins carlisle in Indiana.

 

[illmatic99]

why not? You’re standing on the Hammon hill and Fizdale is a lot more qualified than her. And we’re talking about an assistant, not a head coach.

Hammon and MDA, a bit cold on Billups, but honestly i'm good with any of these guys provided the proper vetting. But we've seen Fiz fail miserably in two spots (yes not unlike Stotts).

For assistants, I'd rather let the HC hire people they're most comfortable working with rather than force someone down their throats.

 

[Scalma]

Hammon and MDA, a bit cold on Billups, but honestly i'm good with any of these guys provided the proper vetting. But we've seen Fiz fail miserably in two spots (yes not unlike Stotts).

For assistants, I'd rather let the HC hire people they're most comfortable working with rather than force someone down their throats.

Fizdale worked with Billups at ESPN and Chauncey praised him when the Knicks hired him. I’m pretty sure whoever gets hired will be able to hire whoever they want, like Stotts did.

 

[BBert]

No, he’s an ass clown

Memories...
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