NOT JASON KIDD, PLEASE!

[mook]

IIRC, I don't believe Kidd received any sort of punishment from the league or his team at the time. Ever since that incident, Kidd continued to get signed, without question, and quickly moved into coaching.

To me, it feels like since he was a popular athlete, the incidents were just swept under the rug and Kidd continued to be presented with opportunity after opportunity. That doesn't sit right with me.

I agree. I think the term "cancel culture" removes a lot of nuance, and this is a great example. Should he be in prison? No. Is it great that he seems to have pulled his shit together with his family? Yep. Would I listen to him give his opinion in an interview about an NBA situation. Absolutely. Is all that domestic stuff a stain that disqualifies him from one of the most desirable, public NBA jobs? I kind of think it should.

 

[kjironman1]

Lots of people have flaws, and if he'd done anything since he retired to make me think he'd be a great coach, I might be willing to overlook this old stuff. But given the Blazers' history, and the fact that Kidd really hasn't had a great track record of a coach, AND that Kidd has the words "domestic violence" and "broke her rib and damaged her hearing by smashing her head into the console of a car" attached to him, I just don't see it happening.

Aside from GM, NBA head coach is pretty much the most plumb job in the league. Only 30 people get to be one at a time. I don't see Kidd being one in Portland.

I hear ya. I also don't know about his actual coaching prowess. The problem i have is attaching any statement made by an ex wife to someone. Obviously I've been through it. My ex had people thinking i was an axe murderer.
The one thing he has going is Bay Area Native and that might carry a little weight?

 

[kjironman1]

I am 100% on board with Becky Hammon as our next head coach. LET’S BE THAT TEAM

Even if she's mediocre?

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I am 100% on board with Becky Hammon as our next head coach. LET’S BE THAT TEAM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/k7nszhqym9/now-you-see-her

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Even if she's mediocre?

According to 90% of the board, that would be a huge step up from Stotts.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

No.

Pelicans, Nuggets, and Lakers all have a female owner.

Are they the SOLE owners, though? For example, doesn't Jeannie Buss share with her brother (even if he's no longer allowed to have any say in running things)?

 

[kjironman1]

According to 90% of the board, that would be a huge step up from Stotts.

It might be?
My personal feelings on it is he is done here but those are just that. "Personal Feelings" about the matter.
At this point even a "Mediocre" new coach would be the best way to finding a great new coach. Gotta start somewhere but we know what we've had.

 

[Chris Craig]

Are they the SOLE owners, though? For example, doesn't Jeannie Buss share with her brother (even if he's no longer allowed to have any say in running things)?

Buss shares ownership maybe. The other two are sole owners I believe

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Buss shares ownership maybe. The other two are sole owners I believe

I'm pretty sure you have to give up your soul to own the Lakers.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I always thought Steve Blake would make a good coach. At least he'd throw a chair at a ref.

 

[kjironman1]

I'm pretty sure you have to give up your soul to own the Lakers.

So a Cat with "Nine Lives" could own it easier than a dog?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

So a Cat with "Nine Lives" could own it easier than a dog?

Glad you noticed how those two evils go together.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

So a Cat with "Nine Lives" could own it easier than a dog?

 

[JoshuaHall]

This could be our next head coach and I’d take em over Stotts.

A fucking top 3 worst hire of all time would be an ALL-NBA first team upgrade over our current situation.

Stotts is dookie

 

[SlyPokerDog]

This could be our next head coach and I’d take em over Stotts.

ONE VOTE FOR SLYPOKERDOG FOR COACH! THE CAMPAIGN HAS BEGUN!

 

[JoshuaHall]

ONE VOTE FOR SLYPOKERDOG FOR COACH! THE CAMPAIGN HAS BEGUN!

Can I be lead assistant?

If u say yes you can’t have the job. I’m one of the few ppl on the planet that would be a worse coach than Stotts

 

[Hoopguru]

Funny that two ex coaches have to much baggage for Portland. One a women beater and the other a Street Preacher.

 

[mook]

I always thought Steve Blake would make a good coach. At least he'd throw a chair at a ref.

I've always felt that superstars win championships and coaches manage role players. That's why guys who were role players in the league are often better coaches, because they really understand what it's like to be the very best your whole life and then be told you get 14mpg and go stand in the corner on offense.

I'd be all about adding the Steve Blake/Wes Matthews/Ime Udoka types who stuck in the league on pure grit despite underwhelming talent. Especially the journeyman-types who have moved around a lot of rosters and therefore have seen things run a lot of different ways. I'd go with Udoka first as he has more experience as a coach, though.