First Coach Fired: Byron Scott
by Xiane on Nov 12, 2009 12:49 PM CST
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hmmm
a little of column a, a little of column b.
I’m reminded of the Astros and Cecil Cooper – yeah, the players the Astros have generally aren’t that good, but Cooper made a bad situation much worse. Byron Scott, by all accounts, just doesn’t have the respect of his players, and (more importantly, perhaps) does not utilize the players he has properly.
At least that’s what ATH usually had to say about him, and they seem pretty smart.
Still, I wonder who is going to replace him.
by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2009 1:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
They’re going to get JVG, because nothing would be funnier than watching Paul grind out ISO after ISO on offense for 90% of a season.
Honestly? I haven’t a clue. This is not a great time to be hiring coaches.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 12, 2009 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I meant JVG as a joke.
They seem happy about the prospect. I like Van Gundy, but if stagnant offense is the question, JVG is not the answer.
The Bower/Floyd thing, I am rooting for it. High comedy. Because Bower is bound to get more respect from the team than Scott. Bound to. And Floyd? Yes, let’s go get this guy from the wreckage of his career, because that’s better than Scott, too.
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 12, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well
at this point you could bring in a ficus to coach and get more respect from the players.
probably better offensive movement, too.
by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2009 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Zen like wisdom of the ficus can be impressive.
But shedding leaves at the slightest disturbance? I don’t think it can stand up to the rigors of an 82 game season. Just think of the travel.
Maybe they could just let Chris Paul use a Magic 8-Ball for all coaching decisions?
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 12, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't want to give CP3 anything he can potentially throw at refs or opposing players.
how about a cardboard standee of Red Auerbach? It’s anthropomorphic, so the rookies can look to it as an example, and its constant pose reminds the team of the benefits of tough defense.
by Only_A_Lad on Nov 12, 2009 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant!
Its a young team, so maybe a cardboard John Wooden?
If the Red Nation apparatchiks start talking about a Five Year Plan, I'm out of here.
by Xiane on Nov 12, 2009 3:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Coach Ficus would really shine at postgame pressers.
Certainly be more interesting than most coaches, anyway.
by DribbleHooper on Nov 12, 2009 6:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, it seems to me that if they already have a stagnant offense
JVG wouldn’t be a bad idea. The defense will get better, and the offense won’t get worse. It makes sense to me.
by jack_ on Nov 12, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be fantastic for them
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by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2009 6:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In this case, it was a lot the coach
When your best player openly hates you, that’s a problem
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by UofTOrange on Nov 13, 2009 6:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Their Best Player is Chris Paul...
and he loves the guy
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvLWKlT3FDuHSNSFdYugMW.8vLYF?slug=aw-paulhornets111309&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Really, I thought that David West took a step back this season though I always thought he was overrated.
by suzaku on Nov 13, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How do they get away with hiring their GM?!?!?!?!
So they fire Scott and they replace him with the GM? Does this move seem pretty bad to anyone else? The guy has some Asst. Coach experience in the past, but this seems odd…
by jroberts5 on Nov 13, 2009 10:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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