What to do with Nate this year?

[Todd]

I think we need someone new!

 

[PtldPlatypus]

The general contention I recall from prior years was that Nate was a great coach for a team that is building, but is probably not the guy that can take a team to a title. Or in otherwords, he can get a team to the playoffs, but doesn't seem to have the chops to do much when he's there. I don't think that perception has changed much.

As it stands, this is not a team that anyone believes would be a title contender even under Greg Popovich or Phil Jackson, so I think Nate is probably good enough for what we have. Extend for 5 years? No. Extend for 2-3, sure.

 

[MickZagger]

Yeah, I still think we should hire Mike Budenholzer.

But, its hard to be a Nate cynic right now.

 

[Further]

Different coaches are good at different things. I think Nate is good at several things including taking young players and getting them to play with good fundamentals and getting players to learn how to play hard. I thank him for instilling those ideals but now it's time for the Blazers to build on those bricks by hiring a coach with different strengths that include creativity and the ability to coach at different speeds and alter game plans. Honestly, I think Nate never had the right assistant coaches, or, he never listened to those coaches.

 

[craigehlo]

I think Nate is good at several things including taking young players and getting them to play with good fundamentals and getting players to learn how to play hard.

He hasn't taught any players to set solid picks or play good perimeter defense.