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[diehard]

Did we get Mike D'Antoni yet?

I have a feel that is where it is going.

Sigh...

Jimmy pls

i feel like you have something to say to me

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

It's going to be interesting to see who is interested in that situation. On one hand, if the Lakers start winning, whoever is hired will get praise like no other coach in the league for turning the team around. On the other hand, trying to coach Kobe, Dwight, Artest, and Jamison seems like just about the least pleasant job in the NBA as all of those guys are borderline uncoachable and cancerous at this point in their careers.

 

[Gully State]

I mean they remember and stuff. But how many OG houston fans are their who remember them winning a championship?

They'll take anything at this point. Second round would be their superbowl after a while of mediocrity

I didn't know Rockets fans had such a low life expectancy...Do they die of natural causes or are they sacrificed to the basketball gods at the age of 30?

 

[charsace]

I think its hilarious that someone will probably get lottery talent from the Lakers pick now.

 

[bigboss370]

It's going to be interesting to see who is interested in that situation. On one hand, if the Lakers start winning, whoever is hired will get praise like no other coach in the league for turning the team around. On the other hand, trying to coach Kobe, Dwight, Artest, and Jamison seems like just about the least pleasant job in the NBA as all of those guys are borderline uncoachable and cancerous at this point in their careers.

Phil can do it.

 

[KingGondo]

They'll get Phil Jackson for 2 years.

Kobe's (supposedly) retiring then, Nash is old, Pau's contract is up.

I'd be shocked if they can't come to an agreement with Phil.

 

[theignoramus]

Mike Brown was called out of staff meeting Friday morn, told he was fired, and returned 10 mins later to tell his coaches

i know i shouldnt laugh at a man getting fired and publicly humiliated, but LOL. they didnt even tell him to stay home, let him walk his ass into the building then put him through a walk of shame.

 

[bigboss370]

They'll get Phil Jackson for 2 years.

Kobe's (supposedly) retiring then, Nash is old, Pau's contract is up.

I'd be shocked if they can't come to an agreement with Phil.

this would be ideal.

 

[Nelo Ice]

They'll get Phil Jackson for 2 years.

Kobe's (supposedly) retiring then, Nash is old, Pau's contract is up.

I'd be shocked if they can't come to an agreement with Phil.

I swear every time Buss and co fuck up a hire they somehow manage to bring back Phil to save the season.

 

[Gully State]

I think its hilarious that someone will probably get lottery talent from the Lakers pick now.

Isn't it a protected first round pick in 2017?

 

[Syphon Filter]

They'll get Phil Jackson for 2 years.

Kobe's (supposedly) retiring then, Nash is old, Pau's contract is up.

I'd be shocked if they can't come to an agreement with Phil.

I thought Phil doesnt want to coach anymore?

 

[diehard]

I swear every time Buss and co fuck up a hire they somehow manage to bring back Phil to save the season.

Somehow it magically co-insides with them getting good players.

Coming back now that Dwight and Nash are there? That's way too Phil-like for him to pass up.

 

[bigboss370]

Kupchak: "When there's a coach like Phil Jackson, one of the all-time greats and he's not coaching, we'd be negligent not to be aware."

awww yeah! do it!

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Would Phil really be interested in coaching again after his last Laker team quit on him? Sloan and Pringles could be to try to win a title to get respect, but I'm not sure Phil has anything left to prove and this would be an extremely bad situation that could hurt his reputation as some of these players tuned him out a couple of years ago.

 

[KingGondo]

I thought Phil doesnt want to coach anymore?

I'm sure $30 million or so and a decent shot at 2 more rings could re-kindle the fire.

 

[Raziel]

LA doesn't even need to make a phone call to a coach, Jeanie just has to roll over.

 

[hobz360]

Mike Brown is out?! Fuck YES!!!!

 

[shira]

i know i shouldnt laugh at a man getting fired and publicly humiliated, but LOL. they didnt even tell him to stay home, let him walk his ass into the building then put him through a walk of shame.

It's not the same as a regular job. He's a millionaire paid by billionaires. Hell he's still getting paid. It's not really a walk of shame when you get to drive home in your ferrari to your LA mansion

 

[linsivvi]

Phil Jackson for $12M a year and a blowjob from Jeanie for every win.

Do it Mitch.

 

[DY_nasty]

If Sloan interviewed for the Cats job that means he'll fuck anything.

He only wanted to be a part of the Bobcats so that he could finally beat LA

 

[diehard]

He only wanted to be a part of the Bobcats so that he could finally beat LA

yeah those 2 playoff beatdows don't count

 

[Future PhaZe]

Would Phil really be interested in coaching again after his last Laker team quit on him? Sloan and Pringles could be to try to win a title to get respect, but I'm not sure Phil has anything left to prove and this would be an extremely bad situation that could hurt his reputation as some of these players tuned him out a couple of years ago.

I don't know that they quit. That Mavs team was really fucking good.

 

[linsivvi]

He only wanted to be a part of the Bobcats so that he could finally beat LA

He's beaten LA plenty of times. Even swept them in the playoffs.

Chicago, on the other hand....

 

[Baby Milo]

congratulations lakers-age

 

[KingGondo]

My guess is that Phil has already agreed in principle, hence the sudden firing of Background Brown.

 

[Black Mamba]

Lakers fans do not want to hear that. I've been saying it for three weeks. They like to pretend that the only problem is defense, but it would take a fucking miracle to get this team to play any kind of defense.

Their problem has been live ball turnovers which create transition buckets.

get rid of that and the offense and defense look much better. Their half court defense, statistically, has been okay. And Dwight will be back in shape to make it much better.

Did we get Mike D'Antoni yet?

I have a feel that is where it is going.

Sigh...

Jimmy pls

I've never been a Mike D fan, but I think this is one team where it might work.

Would Phil really be interested in coaching again after his last Laker team quit on him? Sloan and Pringles could be to try to win a title to get respect, but I'm not sure Phil has anything left to prove and this would be an extremely bad situation that could hurt his reputation as some of these players tuned him out a couple of years ago.

Yeah, this never happened.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

It's not a LA thing, it's a Phil thing for Sloan.

He has a chance to take his old spot....that's like fucking your enemies wife. It'd be sloppy seconds at this point, but Sloan doesn't strike me as a choosy man.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

I don't know that they quit. That Mavs team was really fucking good.

They barely beat a Hornets team that was without two of the their three best players (because Okafor choked so badly he wasn't really in the series).

 

[Future PhaZe]

Their problem has been live ball turnovers which create transition buckets.

get rid of that and the offense and defense look much better. Their half court defense, statistically, has been okay. And Dwight will be back in shape to make it much better.

Lol I've said it like twice here and people keep ignoring me. How the fuck do you win games averaging 18 turnovers per? You can't. Stop talking about the defense. You can't win games with that many turnovers.

They barely beat a Hornets team that was without two of the their three best players (because Okafor choked so badly he wasn't really in the series).

Lakers couldn't compete against quick, small point guards in the Drew/Pau era at all. Look back at that old Houston series. Brooks fucking wrecked them and it went 7.

 

[Nelo Ice]

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
Asked if player input will be involved in hiring, Kupchak said, "Maybe. We have veterans on this team, two of which have over 17 years."

Well at least this time they'll consult Kobe and now Nash.

 

[Talon]

Guys, guys we have more important news.

TI is doing the color commentary for the first half of the Miami-Atlanta game tonight for a local station.

 

[Black Mamba]

They barely beat a Hornets team that was without two of the their three best players (because Okafor choked so badly he wasn't really in the series).

The Lakers were dead tired from 3 straight finals appearances. They didn't quit, they ran out of gas.

Did you forget that 15-1 run they had, too? But they used all their reserves in that stretch.

You're espousing revisionist history. That Laker team played hard until the final game when they didn't have enough in them to keep fighting. They got swept but the first two games could have easily been 2-0 Lakers.

Pau, in particular, was run down from the heavy minutes thanks to Bynum's injury to start the season.

 

[reilo]

I want Sloan to get the Lakers gig. That way when he fails, nobody can say he didn't have the talent to win.

 

[Black Mamba]

I'm not sure Sloan is the right fit. Motion offense might be okay, but Dwight and Sloan don't seem like a combo that would work in the lockerroom.

And would Phil run the triangle wish Nash? ehhh....

 

[GraveRobberX]

Just heard the news

After that 0-3 starts it was bound to happen

lol Princeton Offense >_<

 

[DY_nasty]

I want Sloan to get the Lakers gig. That way when he fails, nobody can say he didn't have the talent to win.

That would... be nice. *nod*

 

[alr1ght]

Mike Brown statement:

“I have great respect for the Buss family and the Lakers’ storied tradition and I thank them for the opportunity they afforded me. I have a deep appreciation for the coaches and players that I worked with this past year and I wish the organization nothing but success as they move forward.”

 

[diehard]

I want Sloan to get the Lakers gig. That way when he fails, nobody can say he didn't have the talent to win.

I want Nate to get the Lakers gig, so at least somebody from the Blazers in the last decade can get a playoff win.

 

[reilo]

I want Nate to get the Lakers gig, so at least somebody from the Blazers in the last decade can get a playoff win.

Now now. The Blazers got playoff wins. They're not the Knicks.

Shit, no-knees Brandon Roy won more games by himself in the playoffs the past 24 months than Carmelo has.

 

[Nelo Ice]

Kobe Bryant

Tough day. I've seen coaches as well as friends come and go. No matter how many years I've been playing, it's still hard to deal with. I had a good relationship with Mike and I will continue to have one. I wish him and his family nothing but the best. I spoke with him today and thanked him for all of his hard work and sacrifice.

As a team, we must focus our energy on tonight's game. We must block out the weight of today's news and simply do our jobs to the best of our ability.

I'm not sure what direction we are heading in next. All I can do is focus on the here and now.
Mamba out

That death stare said it all Mamba. Thanks for helping kick Brown out of the door.

 

[Black Mamba]

I want Nate to get the Lakers gig, so at least somebody from the Blazers in the last decade can get a playoff win.

I know this is a joke, but Nate isn't an option according to sources. Don't want a slow offense.

Dwight Howard has told the Los Angeles Lakers he wants them to bring back Phil Jackson as coach,’ a source close to the team tells SheridanHoops.com.

Sheridan sources are like broussard sources.

 

[Future PhaZe]

We wont see Mike in a coaching role for a while I suspect. He gonna live off that paycheck and star in Tyler Perry movies.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

I want Nate to get the Lakers gig, so at least somebody from the Blazers in the last decade can get a playoff win.

I want Sloan to get the Lakers gig. That way when he fails, nobody can say he didn't have the talent to win.

Get a room you two.

 

[Red Blaster]

Dwight would suck in the triangle

 

[Future PhaZe]

Now now. The Blazers got playoff wins. They're not the Knicks.

Shit, no-knees Brandon Roy won more games by himself in the playoffs the past 24 months than Carmelo has.

to be fair tho melo did everything he could to win playoff games for the knicks

Amare on the otherhand...

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

Dwight would suck in the triangle

He's not a great passer, so he couldn't replicate Shaq's role. Maybe if you run it throw Pau and Nash....

Metta is too dumb for the triangle anyway.

 

[Dion Blaster]

Sheridan sources are like broussard sources.

Translation: "Anyone but SVG!"

 

[shira]

Dwight would suck in the triangle

Rodamn worked in the triangle.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

to be fair tho melo did everything he could to win playoff games for the knicks

Amare on the otherhand...

Hey now, Amare did everything in his power to miss games.

 

[DY_nasty]

Dwight would suck in the triangle

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