Phil Jackson / Brian Shaw: Yea or Nay?

[Stevenson]

I say nay to both. While Phil would undoubtedly bring a cachet to the organization, it would also diminish Olshay. No bueno. And Brian Shaw would certainly want to run the Triangle, and we just drafted a PG built to run.

No to both.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Triangle offense doesnt keep you from running. You always go for the easy buckets if theyre there. When theyre not, and if u have the right players, the triangle is a strong offense to run in the half-court.

 

[RedHotRollin]

Yes, if they come as a package. I'm not interested in Shaw as the head coach. But I could be if Phil was here.

 

[RoyToy]

Didn't even think of Shaw trying to run the triangle

D'Antoni! D'Anotni!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Yes to both as a package. Synergy is a nasty buzzword but could be leveraged in our favor.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

In fact Lillard, Aldridge, and Batum would be perfect for it.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

In fact Lillard, Aldridge, and Batum would be perfect for it.

Exactly. The triangle de-emphasizes the center, too, and rewards spot-up guys like Babbitt and Matthews.

 

[julius]

Yeah, why bring a guy with a winning track record here, let's bring in D'Antoni who has won everywhere he's been, said no Suns fan ever.

 

[RoyToy]

Yeah, why bring a guy with a winning track record here, let's bring in D'Antoni who has won everywhere he's been, said no Suns fan ever.

Um, Brian Shaw has never won anything.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

And to answer your question, absolutely. Do what you have to to add Jackson. Adding a brilliant basketball mind to the organization cannot be bad. I dont believe he would ever endanger team chemistry. His philosophy alone is against self-serving actions. As coach, he preached to his players that every single action on the court must be in tune with all others to succeed. I see no reason why he wouldnt practice this with a management role.

 

[Wheels]

I'll wait for the Minnetards' thoughts before I answer

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Right. Babbitt would benefit greatly. From dud to stud.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

Um, Brian Shaw has never won anything.

You might want to check that.

 

[The Professional Fan]

Paul Allen, Phil Jackson and Neil Olshey? Anyone see a problem here? Hello?

 

[RoyToy]

You might want to check that.

As a head coach

Jesus, don't make it more complicated then it needs to be

 

[RedHotRollin]

Paul Allen, Phil Jackson and Neil Olshey? Anyone see a problem here? Hello?

No, I don't ever see this happening. Jackson more than likely is using us to get to his old team and trying to drive up the price on a new contract.

 

[julius]

Um, Brian Shaw has never won anything.

Yeah those titles in LA didn't amount to shit.

and I was talking about Phil Jackson mostly.

 

[Crimson the Cat]

As a head coach

Jesus, not make it more complicated then it needs to be

So playing on a team that won it all means nothing. Being a part of the coaching staff of a championship team doesnt either. I disagree.

 

[julius]

Paul Allen, Phil Jackson and Neil Olshey? Anyone see a problem here? Hello?

If anyone can get a slightly weirdo nerdy owner to believe in something, it would be Phil Jackson.

And god forbid the team try something like this.

Because you could say the same thing about EVERY person they bring in for the Presidents job or the coaching job.

watch:

Allen/Jerry West/Olshey

See any problems!?

 

[julius]

As a head coach

Jesus, don't make it more complicated then it needs to be

How many coaches are there, who are unemployed, who have won NBA titles as a coach? Not sure you're really making a good point here.

Because I would just counter with what as Paul Allen won as owner? or Olshey won?

 

[RoyToy]

So playing on a team that won it all means nothing. Being a part of the coaching staff of a championship team doesnt either. I disagree.

Phil.

Jackson.

Sure there's some nice things in there a GM might like in a candidate

But to pretend like Shaw's resume is even comparable to D'Antoni's is just crazy (@julius)

 

[RoyToy]

How many coaches are there, who are unemployed, who have won NBA titles as a coach? Not sure you're really making a good point here.

Because I would just counter with what as Paul Allen won as owner? or Olshey won?

How many coaches are out there that have had the success D'Antoni has had? (Not Shaw)

And how many of them are a perfect fit with Damian Lillard and the rest of the team?

 

[VanillaGorilla]

Can someone tell me what Phil Jackson's rol would be as President? I still don't know what thefuck Larry Miller was supposed to be doing, but it didn't seem like he was doing it.

 

[Sinobas]

The Blazers are going to try to make baskets next year.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Can someone tell me what Phil Jackson's rol would be as President? I still don't know what thefuck Larry Miller was supposed to be doing, but it didn't seem like he was doing it.

I don't feel like getting too deep into it again, but suffice it to say this discussion is a well traveled road. Personally I have no idea what he'd add besides a name. Others I'm certain will tell you differently.

 

[julius]

How many coaches are out there that have had the success D'Antoni has had? (Not Shaw)

And how many of them are a perfect fit with Damian Lillard and the rest of the team?

he had success in one franchise, and their teams choked when things matter most. he wasn't great in Denver, and he wasn't great in New York.

If you took Steve Nash away from the Suns, and he wouldn't have had success there either.

 

[RedHotRollin]

If I had to predict, Paul Allen is trying to figure out a way to get out of this Phil Jackson situation. I just don't believe Allen would want to add someone that will challenge or make it tougher for him to make basketball personal decisions. Or tell him what he needs to do to his roster to win. In the end, I just don't think he will ever take Jackson seriously.

 

[Charcoal Filtered]

I am not for sure how Phil Jackson is going to help fix the Comcast problem or revamp the Rose Quarter. I would prefer our president to let Oshey run the team and put his/her energy into making the Blazers a better product.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I am not for sure how Phil Jackson is going to help fix the Comcast problem or revamp the Rose Quarter. I would prefer our president to let Oshey run the team and put his/her energy into making the Blazers a better product.

Word yo.

 

[RedHotRollin]

I am not for sure how Phil Jackson is going to help fix the Comcast problem or revamp the Rose Quarter. I would prefer our president to let Oshey run the team and put his/her energy into making the Blazers a better product.

If you believe and think like Canzano and it's time to get back to 'business of basketball', he makes sense.