2023-24 NBA Thread

[MUBurrow]

Question out of ignorance - if the Bucks had known they would acquire Dame later in the year, would/should they still have fired Bud?  Bud's cardinal sin was that his playoff offenses were stagnant and bland, right? It seems Dame was brought in to fix that and that Bud is also a better defensive coach than either Griffin or Doc? 

[JWags85]

Zero need to add this to this topic.

Yea thats as bad as any TDS-centric post others have rightfully complained about here.  Why would we ever want to keep another thread unbothered?

[wadesworld]

  if there are some personality issues between dame and the others, especially Giannis then no. 

I'm not sure what docs style is, but unless the players are all in, he could be another past coach on the payroll.  he's got a 58.8% winning record...not really a lot to brag about.  I hate to rip an MU guy as I have nothing against him except the fact that i've continually scratched my head as his choice to be a head coach or GM in the league.  he's a nice guy, but...

has any team had 3 past HC's on the payroll while paying another big bucks(no pun)?

they never should have gotten rid of jrue holiday

I would've tried to trade Middleton and some others for another stud, maybe dame, but NOT get rid of jrue.

I mean, hard to trash Middleton after the series he just played.  It also is a nice thought...if Khris was eligible to be traded last offseason.

Also, Doc isn't a good coach, but they didn't fire 2 coaches and sign a guy to a 4 year contract to pay a 4th coach all at once.  And his winning percentage is certainly not what you'd point to to prove Doc isn't a good coach.  That winning percentage is good for 36th best ever, and that includes guys like Joe Prunty, Adrian Griffin, and 14 other guys who coached 3 or fewer years in the NBA.  It's the 6th best of any active coach, ahead of Erik Spoelstra.

[Uncle Rico]

I mean, hard to trash Middleton after the series he just played.  It also is a nice thought...if Khris was eligible to be traded last offseason.

Also, Doc isn't a good coach, but they didn't fire 2 coaches and sign a guy to a 4 year contract to pay a 4th coach all at once.  And his winning percentage is certainly what you'd point to to prove Doc isn't a good coach.  That winning percentage is good for 36th best ever, and that includes guys like Joe Prunty, Adrian Griffin, and 14 other guys who coached 3 or fewer years in the NBA.  It's the 6th best of any active coach, ahead of Erik Spoelstra.

Khris's mortal sin was getting paid

[The Sultan]

And they tried to trade Middleton instead of Holliday and teams didn't bite. Understandably so considering his recent injury history. Gotta have a willing partner.

And they had to do something. Running that same group back wasn't going to work.

[Jockey]

They would be trading him for pennies on the dollar if they trade him now, after his worst season ever and getting older.

And you aren't trading for picks when Giannis could ask out any moment.

There's almost no chance at all he isn't on the Bucks next year.

I don't disagree with your reasoning, and after hearing Damian and Horst talk, I think there is a chance he stays.

But I'll still be surprised.

[StillAWarrior]

Rough night for Pat Beverly

Oh man, that's gonna cost him. A lot. Jae was in there trying to keep him from spending even more money.

[MuggsyB]

Ham to da Bucks?

[Not all scoop users are created equal apparently]

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[WhiteTrash]

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That would be right up there with Pau going to the Lakers.

I don't think Silver is going to ramrod that trade.

[WhiteTrash]

Ham to da Bucks?

Maybe, but it is clear the Lakers have solved their issues and should be odds on favorites to win the Championship next year. 

[The Sultan]

Hope this Nuggets / Wolves series goes 7.

[Not all scoop users are created equal apparently]

Anthony Edwards is such a joy to watch.

[wadesworld]

I remember laughing about the idea that teams would be wise to not take Edwards 1 because of his motor and that he doesn't love the game. Just hilarious stuff.

[Uncle Rico]

I remember laughing about the idea that teams would be wise to not take Edwards 1 because of his motor and that he doesn't love the game. Just hilarious stuff.

Great job by Coach Crean getting him ready for the NBA.  Can see why he went to Georgia and not Virginia

[lawdog77]

Great job by Coach Crean getting him ready for the NBA.  Can see why he went to Georgia and not Virginia

Yep. Had more than twice as many shots as any of.his teammates. Not the way the game should be played.

[Uncle Rico]

Yep. Had more than twice as many shots as any of.his teammates. Not the way the game should be played.

Say what you will, but Tom Crean develops hall of famers.  Edwards made a wise choice playing for Coach

[MuggsyB]

Game 2 will be very interesting.  I think Denver's  injuries are a big problem defensively on Edwards.  Gordon can't guard him and KCP isn't right.  I also think the Lakers did not prepare Denver for this team.  They're much better than LA.  Jokic is going to have to dominate G2.   I would also probably hard double Ant and take my chances with his supporting cast. 

[rocket surgeon]

I mean, hard to trash Middleton after the series he just played.  It also is a nice thought...if Khris was eligible to be traded last offseason.

Also, Doc isn't a good coach, but they didn't fire 2 coaches and sign a guy to a 4 year contract to pay a 4th coach all at once.  And his winning percentage is certainly not what you'd point to to prove Doc isn't a good coach.  That winning percentage is good for 36th best ever, and that includes guys like Joe Prunty, Adrian Griffin, and 14 other guys who coached 3 or fewer years in the NBA.  It's the 6th best of any active coach, ahead of Erik Spoelstra.

  his playoff record is 113-108, but he does have a ring.  he seems like he has been given the reins of pretty decent teams with most of the pieces in place however.  not sure if he's ever been tasked to build a team like San Antonio or Minnesota for example.

  4 year contract is probably the going rate looking at 2 previous coaches with tire tracks across their bodies in less than a full season.  budenholzer had a 70% reg. season record, 60% in the playoffs and is road kill, Adrian was hand picked by, ahem, the freak himself

   as I said, nothing against doc, but he seems to be an expensive "plug-in" or next best up on the list.  he just dsesn't seem to have the enthusiasm or fire in his belly to push a team to be better. 

what coach could stand up to Giannis with respect, yet tell him to quit beating the chit out of his body going to the hole.  Gianni's needs to learn how to pick his fights a little better so maybe he's around for the post season which is the real season

[PGsHeroes32]

I remember laughing about the idea that teams would be wise to not take Edwards 1 because of his motor and that he doesn't love the game. Just hilarious stuff.

I guess I wasn't paying attention at draft time 2020.

But I keep seeing that quote. Absolutely wild that was a scouting report

[MuggsyB]

These Nova guys on the Knicks are pretty good. 

[MU82]

There were 40 uncalled offensive fouls at least as bad as that one in this game.

[MuggsyB]

Brunson with his 4th straight 40 piece.

[MuggsyB]

Uhh.......can you say speed?  Minny has Denver in a world of hurt. 

[MuggsyB]

Phenomenal half by the Wolves.