How Long Until Everybody Is Bashing This New GM?

[BBert]

I was down, thanks to that Haynes (or whatever his name was) article. Now I'm up. Surely Olshey knows who the good coaching prospects are, and Paul probably already concurs or he wouldn't have hired him. He and Paul need to huddle up for a couple of days and sign one of them.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

CP3 douchely demanded a trade to the Clippers...

Can't really give him credit for that one.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I don't mind that Olshey leveraged whomever for a better deal. I don't care if he's a car salesman, if he's a good one. Do we want a GM who's a lousy negotiator? I think not.

Best post I've seen all day. The fact that he used the available leverage to the best of his ability is a good thing. Repped.

 

[PapaG]

Best post I've seen all day. The fact that he used the available leverage to the best of his ability is a good thing. Repped.

Well, that's a good point, since I applauded KP and Penn for trying to leverage Bert Kolde.

How long does Olshey, who overtly leveraged PA and Sterling, last? I'm giving it 18 months before he's frozen out by Bert and the Boys.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I don't mean this to be flippant, but if he lasts that long, that's kind of a win right there

 

[SnakeOiler]

This board is all about the bash. It started before this thread. In fact, the very existence of this thread opens the door and kicks off the bashing

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Ask me on draft night.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

He could sign Deron Williams, keep Batum at $8 million per, and trade our draft picks for a proven big man and many on here would still bitch and moan.

 

[THE HCP]

This board is all about the bash. It started before this thread. In fact, the very existence of this thread opens the door and kicks off the bashing

You are incorrect. I have no opinion on the hire. How can I? I had never heard of him until a couple hours ago. So I'm just asking how long til everybody starts bitching and how does anybody know if this is a good hire or not. Did they all run out and read up on the guy real quick to have an opinion?

 

[THE HCP]

He could sign Deron Williams, keep Batum at $8 million per, and trade our draft picks for a proven big man and many on here would still bitch and moan.

Sadly, you are correct.

 

[Mediocre Man]

He could sign Deron Williams, keep Batum at $8 million per, and trade our draft picks for a proven big man and many on here would still bitch and moan.

Not sure why anyone would?


I suspect our new GM will make a strong play for D-Will with LA by his side

 

[craigehlo]

CP3 douchely demanded a trade to the Clippers...

Can't really give him credit for that one.

The Clipps were one of several teams trying to get CP3. Their deals broke down several times and they were able to keep it alive and finally come to an agreement that the rest of the NBA owners wouldn't reject. The Lakers could have adjusted their side of the trade, but still wanted to offer sh*t for the best PG in the NBA.

I have no idea how good Neil is going to be, but he's the one that got the deal done, not CP3.

 

[BrianFromWA]

You are incorrect. I have no opinion on the hire. How can I? I had never heard of him until a couple hours ago. So I'm just asking how long til everybody starts bitching and how does anybody know if this is a good hire or not. Did they all run out and read up on the guy real quick to have an opinion?

the dude's been a candidate for over a year. Where've you been?

 

[craigehlo]

Let's not forget the Warriors were making a strong run at CP3 as well and offering Steph Curry when the Lakers deal was nixed. The Celtic were also in talks with a possible Rono swap. The Clippers were ones that got it done with a worse guard at the center of their package (Gordon).

 

[BBert]

Best post I've seen all day. The fact that he used the available leverage to the best of his ability is a good thing. Repped.

The thought crossed my mind his tactics might have been like a final test of his worthiness. If not, maybe it should be.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I don't get you tonight. We've got an almost-franchise player, a highly-sought (if not highly-valuable) RFA, two lotto picks, 2-4 rotation players on rookie contracts (of various quality, sure) and a bunch of cap space. THere are myriad ways to go this offseason. And if you're of the opinion that having a guy who throughout the league is known as a smart guy, who has a history of pulling off "acquisitions" to help his team get better quickly is worse than having Nate and Bert Kolde veto trades our interim GM lined up, then I don't know what to tell you.

No worries... I was just trying on Ghost Pepper's suit on for size. It's surprisingly easy to wear, but I don't think it's really me.

I do see a couple of yellow flags, but obviously Olshey is better than the collection of folks we had running the GM spot. I'm cautiously optimistic.

 

[Blaze01]

If/when he does something I think is dumb, I'll call him out for it.

If/when he does something good, he'll get praised for it.

Why are you against either of those?

this....

 

[Blaze01]

I was impressed by this article....

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/201...layoffs-los-angeles-clippers-neil-olshey-rise

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Ol-Tay!

 

[3RA1N1AC]

ill just leave this here

 

[jlprk]

I figured out that I don't like this rookie. Notice that bad GMs have a sh or ch in their names, while the great ones have a wh.

Olshey
Pritchard
Nash

Whitsitt

 

[SlyPokerDog]

ill just leave this here

http://sportstwo.com/threads/158452-Merged-Kobe-WTF-!?highlight=Kobe

 

[3RA1N1AC]

oh i know, just came across it again and thought id share the joy

 

[Nikolokolus]

If/when he does something I think is dumb, I'll call him out for it.

If/when he does something good, he'll get praised for it.

Why are you against either of those?

Ditto

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I figured out that I don't like this rookie. Notice that bad GMs have a sh or ch in their names, while the great ones have a wh.

Olshey
Buchanan
Cho
Pritchard
Nash

Whitsitt

FTFY

 

[oldmangrouch]

If/when he does something I think is dumb, I'll call him out for it.

If/when he does something good, he'll get praised for it.

Why are you against either of those?

Well said.

 

[SnakeOiler]

You are incorrect. I have no opinion on the hire. How can I? I had never heard of him until a couple hours ago. So I'm just asking how long til everybody starts bitching and how does anybody know if this is a good hire or not. Did they all run out and read up on the guy real quick to have an opinion?

It's my opinion, you think I'm incorrect, ok. If someone asks how long anything = tic toc tic toc. Door was opened by whoever started this thread.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I see people on here posting......"This is great" "I'm so happy now!" How do you guys know if this is a good hire or not. I'm as excited now I was yesterday. Can't wait to see how soon until the negative threads about this guy begin.

Hey, that's our job, live in the "now". Evaluate every situation as it comes up and comment.

 

[SnakeOiler]

I figured out that I don't like this rookie. Notice that bad GMs have a sh or ch in their names, while the great ones have a wh.

Olshey
Pritchard
Nash

Whitsitt

Whitsitt?

 

[blue32]

You are incorrect. I have no opinion on the hire. How can I? I had never heard of him until a couple hours ago. So I'm just asking how long til everybody starts bitching and how does anybody know if this is a good hire or not. Did they all run out and read up on the guy real quick to have an opinion?

Yes. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has em.