Life Of An *ss Clown (Columbian)

[ABM]

http://www.columbian.com/weblogs/bl...ever-stopped-when-mcmillan-and-williams-were/

Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan said Monty Williams’ life is about to completely change.

While Williams spent five seasons serving as an assistant coach for the Blazers from 2005-10, McMillan said the expectations, private and public demands, and overall pressure Williams will now face as head coach of the New Orleans Hornets is a whole new world.

It is a world that McMillan respects, values and loves. But one that is also highly unpredictable, often volatile and always changing.

“It’s not an easy job,” McMillan said.

To McMillan, public expectations and internal pressure are just part of an equation that make being an NBA head coach one of the most demanding positions in sports. There are also side effects — namely the fact that for a head coach to survive and prosper in the league, they must be willing to devote as much of their lives as possible to the profession. And while the scenario may sound ideal to basketball purists and hardcore roundball fans, it is one that often leaves little time for those involved to share the simple and good things in life with friends and family.................

 

[ABM]

Thought these were some interesting remarks, as well..........

Williams (is) the same coach who had no problem challenging out-of-step Blazers is the same coach who went out of his way to step up for McMillan whenever the moment called.....

........Williams, who spent nine seasons playing in the NBA, compared McMillan’s plight to that of Patrick Ewing, the former New York Knick center who was a teammate of Williams’ in 1994-95. Williams said both are “incredibly cool” people, and both are widely misunderstood.

“It bothered me when I heard some of the things I heard about Nate,” said Williams, 38, who became the youngest head coach in the league when he took the Hornets job Tuesday. “I’ve gotten into arguments with people who have had smart comments. And even some of (the Blazers), who have gotten a little out of line when they’ve had something to say about Nate.”

 

[THE HCP]

Monty is a down to earth great guy. I wish him luck, hope he succeeds!

 

[44Thrilla]

you can say ass

 

[ABM]

you can say ass

Sure, I know that.

 

[44Thrilla]

say it

 

[ABM]

say it

it.

 

[44Thrilla]

haha, you win.

 

[BlazerWookee]

The Columbian is an assclown?