Mo Lucas not close to returning

[Fez Hammersticks]

According to Jason Quick (O-Live chat).

Not good news. Does KP wait this out or does he find a temporary replacement?

Personally, I'd like to see Pippen brought in, specifically for Batum.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Damn that sucks. I really hope he gets well soon.

 

[THE HCP]

According to Jason Quick (O-Live chat).

Not good news. Does KP wait this out or does he find a temporary replacement?

Personally, I'd like to see Pippen brought in, specifically for Batum.

Kaleb Canales has been filling in as an assistant coach. I'm not sure if he is officially considered an assistant or not. He has been the team's video coordinator for the past few seasons. He's great. Out there working with the guys on game day as early as 4:00. Same way Eric Spolstra broke into the league.

 

[Rodolfo]

Kaleb Canales has been filling in as an assistant coach. I'm not sure if he is officially considered an assistant or not. He has been the team's video coordinator for the past few seasons. He's great. Out there working with the guys on game day as early as 4:00. Same way Eric Spolstra broke into the league.

Where did Spolstra go to HS?

 

[THE HCP]

Jesuit

 

[Rodolfo]

Jesuit

Of course. Followed by UP. That's very Catholic of him.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Personally, I'd like to see Pippen brought in, specifically for Batum.

Do you know if Pip wants to be a coach?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Do you know if Pip wants to be a coach?

During his last year in Chicago he was quoted saying he wants to get into coaching. His basketball knowledge and basketball IQ, it only makes sense to bring him in. Batum would learn so much from a player like Pip-Nasty.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Kaleb Canales has been filling in as an assistant coach. I'm not sure if he is officially considered an assistant or not. He has been the team's video coordinator for the past few seasons. He's great. Out there working with the guys on game day as early as 4:00. Same way Eric Spolstra broke into the league.

Brad Weinberg (sp?) at the Meet&Greet called Kaleb an assistant coach, and iirc that was the title on his office plate.

 

[RISE WITH IT]

Get well soon MO! I'm picking up your throwback jersey!

 

[shamelessblazer]

I have a few questions about Pippen's character (rumors about his times with Bonzi and Sheed while here) and leadership abilities...

The guy I'd want brought in is AC Green, he's a guy that worked hard, was very intense, a superb defender, high basketball IQ, went to OSU, very high character, it just makes sense if you ask me.

 

[Boob-No-More]

Sorry to hear about Mo. I hope he gets better soon. I know he had a tough guy, enforcer image as a player, but he's a nice guy and a class act. I wish him the best.

BNM

 

[BlazerFanForLife]

I have a few questions about Pippen's character (rumors about his times with Bonzi and Sheed while here) and leadership abilities...

The guy I'd want brought in is AC Green, he's a guy that worked hard, was very intense, a superb defender, high basketball IQ, went to OSU, very high character, it just makes sense if you ask me.

Im not sure if this is true but I heard AC Green was a little over the top in his Christianity, he was described as extreme. That said I do know he does a lot of great things in the community but he may not be the right person for this team if he would try to push his views on the players at all times.

 

[MickZagger]

Im not sure if this is true but I heard AC Green was a little over the top in his Christianity, he was described as extreme. That said I do know he does a lot of great things in the community but he may not be the right person for this team if he would try to push his views on the players at all times.

What assistant coaches press their religious views on players? Religion and basketball have nothing to do with each other.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I'd like to see the Blazers bring in a defensive guru.........and an offensive guru

 

[STOMP]

of course we all want the best for Mo. As for possible replacements, I'm for letting KP make the decision on who to select as he seems to have a better track record then most on this board. Maybe it should be Kaleb. Not having met (let alone known) anyone who might be considered, really how should I know?

STOMP

 

[BlazerFanForLife]

What assistant coaches press their religious views on players? Religion and basketball have nothing to do with each other.

Well AC has shown that he doesn't differentiate between work and religion in the past and the two are a mixed world, that said maybe the person who told me about AC just had a bad experience and he doesn't preach to everyone around him. I just feel that AC could do more good if he stayed in his current job of doing community work and working with his organizations. Also I disagree with the Pippen sentiment that he would necessarily good for the team. Not all good players make good coaches, if Pippen is someone the organization trusts to be a good role model and not a distraction then by all means bring him in. Many times as fans what we imagine our hero's to be and who they truly are as people are different things.

 

[maxiep]

I think if we're looking for someone to replace Luke temporarily, we should look no farther than his best friend. Look at Bill Walton's game and then look at applying that game over Greg Oden's physical gifts. We've seen what Kareem did for Bynum; imagine what Big Bill could do for GO.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

During his last year in Chicago he was quoted saying he wants to get into coaching. His basketball knowledge and basketball IQ, it only makes sense to bring him in. Batum would learn so much from a player like Pip-Nasty.

I would love that. I'm not sure how things were left between Paul Allen and Pip. There seemed to be some friction. Anyone else remember it that way?

 

[THE HCP]

What assistant coaches press their religious views on players? Religion and basketball have nothing to do with each other.

I don't know about you, but when BRoy raised up for that last second shot against the Rockets, I said, "Please GOD get in the bucket!" Nothin' but net, HCP said, "AMEN"!

 

[1 Eye Jack]

I would love that. I'm not sure how things were left between Paul Allen and Pip. There seemed to be some friction. Anyone else remember it that way?

I'm not sure Pippen fits our culture. Loved him as a player, but don't see him being a good coach at least for this team.

 

[BrianFromWA]

the issue that most bring up with "ex-stars" being coaches (and I'm not including Nate and Avery Johnson in this category, but I am MJ and Bird and Isiah) is that they don't know how to coach people who are obviously not as talented as they were. I don't think that would be a problem with our team. Our team has superduperstar talent, and I think Oden, Roy and LMA would easily fit in with Scottie, and vice versa.

But Batum, who I think could most benefit? I dunno.

 

[maxiep]

Again, who is the most important player on our roster to develop? I say it's Oden. I say we need to get a coach who specializes in big men, who can teach footwork and the finer points of playing the position. We've had two of the smartest big men ever to play in Portland. Assuming we can't pull Sabas out of Vilnius and the Costa del Sol, why not go after Walton?

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Again, who is the most important player on our roster to develop? I say it's Oden. I say we need to get a coach who specializes in big men, who can teach footwork and the finer points of playing the position. We've had two of the smartest big men ever to play in Portland. Assuming we can't pull Sabas out of Vilnius and the Costa del Sol, why not go after Walton?

I wonder if David Robinson is too tied in with the Spurs to consider coaching in Portland.

 

[Spud147]

the issue that most bring up with "ex-stars" being coaches (and I'm not including Nate and Avery Johnson in this category, but I am MJ and Bird and Isiah) is that they don't know how to coach people who are obviously not as talented as they were. I don't think that would be a problem with our team. Our team has superduperstar talent, and I think Oden, Roy and LMA would easily fit in with Scottie, and vice versa.

But Batum, who I think could most benefit? I dunno.

Magic Johnson (assuming you meant Michael Jordan when you said MJ) was another one who wasn't the best coach. I think these guys get frustrated dealing with players who can't and never will be able to physically play like the ex-superstars no matter how high the basketball IQ or how much they study film or practice. That said, I'd love to see Scottie refining an already decent defender in Batum. For Greg... bring back Sabas! I miss the big guy.

On a side note, Brian Wheeler's "Batum-Shocka-locka" is a new classic!

 

[1 Eye Jack]

Again, who is the most important player on our roster to develop? I say it's Oden. I say we need to get a coach who specializes in big men, who can teach footwork and the finer points of playing the position. We've had two of the smartest big men ever to play in Portland. Assuming we can't pull Sabas out of Vilnius and the Costa del Sol, why not go after Walton?

Good post Maxie, Sabas would be an excellent choice. One thing that has really impressed me with Greg is his passing and having one of the all time great big man passers teaching him would be great. Unfortunately I don't see Sabas returning. God I miss watching him play, one of my all time favorite Blazers. Loved when he would tell off the refs in one of the 8 languages he was fluent in.