Monty to interview with New Orleans?

[The Professional Fan]

That's what Isaac/Suke just posted on Facebook.

It's just a matter of time before he takes a HC job, but he will certainly be missed when, not if, he leaves.

 

[hasoos]

And to a Western conference opponent no less from the looks of it.....

 

[THE HCP]

They aren't the most credible sources when it comes to the NBA, but it would not surprise me in the least if we lost Monty this summer! He will be missed!

 

[The Professional Fan]

I think they're about to talk about where they received that information.

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Quick says the same:

New Orleans on Sunday asks and is granted permission to speak with Blazers assistant monty williams for head position.

http://twitter.com/jwquick

 

[THE HCP]

Damn. I am happy for him, but he is so good with Nic, Pendergraph and Dante! Hope he doesn't take Bayno with him.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I hope he's the replacement for Nate. It would bum me out if he did take another job.

 

[Minstrel]

Is there some reason to believe that he's going to be a good/very good head coach? I'm not saying there isn't, but I'm just curious why people hold him in such high esteem.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Is there some reason to believe that he's going to be a good/very good head coach? I'm not saying there isn't, but I'm just curious why people hold him in such high esteem.

When Nate was down and Monty took over for him as the "standing up" coach, we seemed to play really well; I think a lot of this sentiment comes from those 8 or 9 games.

 

[hasoos]

Well you better give up on Nate hitting the road now. KP said in his interview off that Nate is going nowhere. So go scream at the top of your lungs and get it out of your system now....

 

[THE HCP]

I just know the players love him! It's a tough love thing. He's hard on 'em, but is a great teacher. During huddles he is in there with Nate drawing up plays. He is also very respected around the league from players and other coaches. I think he will be a great motivator/teacher.

 

[Wheels]

Riley hinted at maybe coaching again.. what would you guys think of Spoelstra?

 

[Wheels]

brain fart.. not even sure why I didnt start a thread... sorry at attempt to hijack thread!

 

[hasoos]

Riley hinted at maybe coaching again.. what would you guys think of Spoelstra?

I think that Spoelstra is much like Lawrence Frank, who got a bum wrap in NJ IMO. Very dedicated. Very knowledgeable of the game because he loves basketball. Considering the team he had in Miami this year, I thought they overachieved.

 

[THE HCP]

Used to ball with Spoelstra back in the late 80's. Cool guy!

 

[Minstrel]

When Nate was down and Monty took over for him as the "standing up" coach, we seemed to play really well; I think a lot of this sentiment comes from those 8 or 9 games.

But didn't he say he was basically continuing to implement McMillan's game plan? That was my recollection, anyway. And it seemed like he did. Not that that makes him a bad coach, but it seems a bit at odds with the pretty prevalent anti-McMillan sentiment on this forum.

 

[BGrantFan]

Is there some reason to believe that he's going to be a good/very good head coach? I'm not saying there isn't, but I'm just curious why people hold him in such high esteem.

I call it the "back-up QB" theory. As in, the lead guy sucks, to let's put in the back-up, because he can't be any worse.

Look at how well it worked for Minnesota when they hired Dwane Casey from Nate's Seattle staff. I'll also note that Casey is also interviewing for the Hornet job.

 

[BGrantFan]

When Nate was down and Monty took over for him as the "standing up" coach, we seemed to play really well; I think a lot of this sentiment comes from those 8 or 9 games.

I thought we had a rough road trip when Nate had surgery.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Who knows if he'll be a good HC. But what we DO KNOW is that he will be missed as a Blazer. Just look at HCP's response. That's the point. I certainly don't want him to go.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I thought we had a rough road trip when Nate had surgery.

Monty coached the home stand after the road trip. The angry looking white fellow coached the road trip.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

But didn't he say he was basically continuing to implement McMillan's game plan? That was my recollection, anyway. And it seemed like he did. Not that that makes him a bad coach, but it seems a bit at odds with the pretty prevalent anti-McMillan sentiment on this forum.

Logic and the "Ronald McDillon" set kind of wave as they give each other a wide berth.

 

[alex42083]

We don't know yet how good Monty is at game management, but in terms of player development, he seems to have done wonders for our guys especially with Nicolas ... and even Travis to an extent in making him a good NBA player. He'll be missed.

 

[BGrantFan]

Monty coached the home stand after the road trip. The angry looking white fellow coached the road trip.

So, Monty couldn't even be trusted to be the head coach on a road trip?

 

[OddEnormous]

Logic and the "Ronald McDillon" set kind of wave as they give each other a wide berth.

LMAO totally agree.

Portland has only been blown out in 42% of their playoff games with McDillon as head coach.

It's so obvious he's the best young coach in the game*.

Kobe Bryant even said his name in the paper once.




*Going into his 11 year as an NBA head coach.

 

[Sug]

Is there some reason to believe that he's going to be a good/very good head coach? I'm not saying there isn't, but I'm just curious why people hold him in such high esteem.

It is the same reason all of the 2nd rounders we don't draft are going to be all-stars.