OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD- February 2021

[speeds]

I believe he has ties with the Wolves GM from their Houston days.

But this would be the 2nd Nurse assistant that got a head coaching gig. Indiana’s coach Nate Bjorkgren was an assistant under Nurse as well.

Adrian Griffin is next. He's been an assistant coach for many years. Someone is going to scoop him.

Jerry Stackhouse cut his teeth coaching with the Raptors/905 and is now the coach of Vanderbilt.

 

[illmatic99]

What SUCCESS was it exactly?

i think he's referring to 7 straight playoff appearances in the west, and winning playoff series in 3 of those years. If you think about it with GS in the way, not many other teams in the west can claim this. I know it's not what we want to hear with our expectations, but it is what it is.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

DV mistake of joining a garbage team for the same position.

I wish he'd come back; I think he is really missed here. What if the Blazers offered him a promotion to associate head coach or something like that?

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Now THAT'S what I call a strong endorsement.

 

[AldoTrapani]

I love dame but he’s huge on nepotism

 

[Chris Craig]

DV isn't unemployed.

He should resign after that and come back here

 

[illmatic99]

I wish he'd come back; I think he is really missed here. What if the Blazers offered him a promotion to associate head coach or something like that?

that's nate tibbetts now. you gonna demote him?

https://www.nba.com/blazers/coaches

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I'd take Vanterpool or Tibbetts over Stotts any day of the week.

 

[illmatic99]

I'd take Vanterpool or Tibbetts over Stotts any day of the week.

based on what? i have no idea how to judge Nate or DV-- we see nothing about an assistant's impact behind the scenes

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

that's nate tibbetts now. you gonna demote him?

https://www.nba.com/blazers/coaches

No, just create something else above him , or make it co-associate head coach.

 

[THE HCP]

I love dame but he’s huge on nepotism

Is that what you call it? In my hood growing up it was/is called loyalty.

 

[Natebishop3]

Is that what you call it? In my hood growing up it was/is called loyalty.

Loyalty is what bankrupts a lot of pro athletes because they think they can financially support 70+ people.

 

[wizenheimer]

Is that what you call it? In my hood growing up it was/is called loyalty.

loyalty is commendable

loyalty that is blind to objectivity due to allegiance is not commendable. I think it is arguable that Dame crosses that line occasionally

 

[royo]

i think he's referring to 7 straight playoff appearances in the west, and winning playoff series in 3 of those years. If you think about it with GS in the way, not many other teams in the west can claim this. I know it's not what we want to hear with our expectations, but it is what it is.

This would look great on Timberwolves forum You think this "success" would make Sheed or Clyde proud? When I think of that... Are Blazers wasting Dames talent?

 

[AldoTrapani]

Is that what you call it? In my hood growing up it was/is called loyalty.

Big bro stop. I love Dame but I wouldn’t listen to him on stuff like this he’s huge on nepotism like I said.

 

[OneSport3]

Looks like Mario Hezonja's time in the NBA has officially run out. He just signed to play for Panathinaikos in Greece.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

based on what? i have no idea how to judge Nate or DV-- we see nothing about an assistant's impact behind the scenes

Mostly based on Stotts after 9 seasons. We need a fresh perspective. Can't be any worse on defense.

If we would have ditched McMillan for Monty, we would have been better off too.

 

[THE HCP]

Big bro stop. I love Dame but I wouldn’t listen to him on stuff like this he’s huge on nepotism like I said.

The new Wolves coach got hired through nepotism son. The GM and him go back to their time in Houston.

 

[riverman]

Looks like Mario Hezonja's time in the NBA has officially run out. He just signed to play for Panathinaikos in Greece.

poor Rio has to live in Greece and play big minutes instead of waving a towel in Cleveland or Detroit!

 

[kjironman1]

poor Rio has to live in Greece and play big minutes instead of waving a towel in Cleveland or Detroit!

Funny part is he will make more money over there.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

How in god's name is Boston 15-15 in the east.....with all that young talent and a supposed up and coming great coach? Somebody please explain.

You fool, it's always the coaches fault

 

[DDolla]

It’s not a fluke, the Wizards are really playing well

 

[BigGameDamian]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndic...uging-kristaps-porzingis-trade-value.amp.html

League Sources Say Mavericks Quietly Gauging Kristaps Porzingis' Trade Value

 

[wizenheimer]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/syndic...uging-kristaps-porzingis-trade-value.amp.html

League Sources Say Mavericks Quietly Gauging Kristaps Porzingis' Trade Value

that would be a surprise if true....and if true is would demonstrate how one franchise is willing to pull the plug on a very expensive failed experiment

I have no idea what KP's trade value would be

 

[DDolla]

Lakers not good without AD. Lebron is too tired at the end of the game.

 

[KSF-ERIC]

Westbrick and LeBrick lol

 

[BigGameDamian]

Westbrick and LeBrick lol

Where did you hear that rumor?

 

[Tince]

Looks like Mario Hezonja's time in the NBA has officially run out. He just signed to play for Panathinaikos in Greece.

To think, at points last year, he was our starting PF/Center... holy crap.

 

[BlazerBeav]

To think, at points last year, he was our starting PF/Center... holy crap.

That was Terry's fault too.

 

[Darkwebs]

A Blazers win is the best, but if we can't get that tonight, I'll settle for a Lakers loss.