Jerry Sloan

[Fez Hammersticks]

So a Utah radio station is speculating that he'll be the next coach of the Blazers.

Factoring in his age do you still opt for him over Mike Malone?

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'd take whichever one wants to work here ... if it came down to one or the other I think it would all depend on what their plan was/is and if those plans dovetail with what Olshey -- and Allen -- want to do.

 

[Natebishop3]

The Jazz were consistently one of the best teams in the league until Sloan left. I think he's a damn good coach, even if I think he's an ass. I'm in favor of bringing him in. Deron Williams was a way better player under Sloan.

 

[Ghost Pepper]

I'd go with a coach who can stay awake past 10.... it'll be helpful in the OT games at the Garden.....

 

[THE HCP]

^What ARE you positive about when it comes to the Portland Trailblazers?

 

[julius]

^What ARE you positive about when it comes to the Portland Trailblazers?

he's positive that you'll fall for his act regarding the Portland Trailblazers.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

I'd like a younger coach with energy. McMillan and his staff seemed to have lost that.

 

[BBert]

So a Utah radio station is speculating that he'll be the next coach of the Blazers.

Factoring in his age do you still opt for him over Mike Malone?

Huge Sloan fan here. Hire Malone.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'd like a younger coach with talent. McMillan and his staff seemed to have lost that.

Energy is nice and all (part of the job description) but really they need to get a guy who knows what the fuck he's on about (be that Malone or Sloan or somebody else).

 

[The Professional Fan]

I think an Olshey/Sloan combination would quickly put to rest that PA requires complete day-to-day control over the Blazers. If Allen really wanted to relinquish control to this degree, how about he brings in Phil Jackson as a Pat Riley type? My head is spinning right now. Seriously, would this be a good business move? Hire Olshey as GM, Sloan as HC, and Phil Jackson as "President." Combine that with the two lottery picks and favorable cap situation - and sell the fucking team! That is nasty!

 

[craigehlo]

Sloan's just too damn old. I think Mike Malone's name is still floating around, but the new GM will obviously be making the call.

 

[jlprk]

I'd try Sloan. His age is worrying, but even in his last year he was a lot better than McMillan. He always made do with less talent than us and made ordinary players (e.g. Wesley Matthews) into good ones.

 

[RedHotRollin]

I'd try Sloan. His age is worrying, but even in his last year he was a lot better than McMillan. He always made do with less talent than us and made ordinary players (e.g. Wesley Matthews) into good ones.

Ditto

 

[BoomChakaLaka]

Might as well get feelers out for Jack Ramsay's availability?

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'd like Malone way more than Sloan

 

[HOWIE]

Totally agree, I'd love to see a total rebuild of the management and retooling of the players.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I'd like Malone way more than Sloan

Me too!

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

If sloan wants to coach why not let it be with us? The guy gets the best oit of his team. I remember he went like 41-41 one year with a bunch of misfits and kirilenko as his best player. The guy can coach and I wouldnt put it past him to coach for three or so years. Then he mentors kaleb and kaleb hopefully becomes a great coach

 

[e_blazer]

I'd like Malone way more than Sloan

Funny, I liked Sloan best when he had Malone.....and Stockton.

 

[Draco]

I'm not very interested in Sloan. He wouldn't be a bad hire, but I just don't see much upside. If we go for a veteran coach I'd rather make a run at Mike D'Antoni.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I think Sloan is too old school, stubborn, and too much of a hard ass for today's players. I cant imagine players wanting to come here and play for him.

 

[THE HCP]

I think Sloan is too old school, stubborn, and too much of a hard ass

Wow, you just described yourself!

 

[HailBlazers]

Sloan with Canales as the lead assistant, would make a great combo.

 

[THE HCP]

Canales with Sloan as lead asst would be better.

 

[Blazinaway]

Canales with Sloan as lead asst would be better.

LMAO, yeah that'll work well

 

[BBert]

Sloan with Canales as the lead assistant, would make a great combo.

I can just see Sloan listening to Kaleb the video intern.

Canales with Sloan as lead asst would be better.

Yeah, "better". And if Coach Kaleb didn't listen to Assistant Sloan, he'd beat the crap out of him.

 

[Mediocre Man]

No Kaleb or Sloan would be best

 

[THE HCP]

Could you imagine PapaG being hired as head coach and KingSpeed as his lead assistant.

 

[magnifier661]

Well the only concern with Sloan is it will guarantee that Williams will not come to Portland. And since that was a pipe dream anyway; then why not? Sloan is a great fundamental coach. He will surely get the best from his players and I suspect Aldridge and Batum will grow a bigger pair under his lead.

 

[HailBlazers]

Could you imagine PapaG being hired as head coach and KingSpeed as his lead assistant.

and Medicore Man as the Cheer Captain! The RG would be silent!