First, let me say that I like Nate. However, even given the fact of our injuries, I think Nate is not doing his best job of coaching thus far. The two PG lineup was ok for a little jump start, but it is past it’s course and proven what it was to show- that Miller is the starting PG and Roy is getting the crap beat out of him against bigger SF’s. But Nate won’t let it go. In addition, he’s doing to Webster what he did to Fry and killing his confidence. If we win close to 50 and a first round exit again, I think Nate just may not re-sign for next season. That’s where Popovich comes in. SA’s team has circled the bowl and is slowly floating out to sea. Who wants to stay in SA, of all places, and go thru a 6 year rebuilding process? He & KP go way back and he is a deeply respected coach. I just won’t be surprised if he’s our coach next year.
He would fix every problem this team has and then escalate the winning the championship process by two years.
Personally, I think you're being a bit hasty in your judgement of Nate's performance this season. As I mentioned on the phone, let's see how this thing plays out by January or February......when the rotation will be relatively set.
Sorry, I've changed my ways. Pretty much entering into the fray of each and every thread I start these days.
See, I agree 100%. He's coached big men to several titles. I think he'd be the perfect coach for this team.
Popovich advised KP before the draft in 2007 on who he would go with. I don't think there was much doubt who he would have went with. I have no doubt in my mind that he could make him an all star and top three center in this league.
It would also put to rest any fan worry about beign outcoached on a regular basis. Popovich is a coach who likes to dictate the tempo and lineup mismatches against the other team, rather than purely react to what the other coach is doing. IMO, that is the only way to reach the elite level in the NBA. You dictate tempo. You dictate the mistmatch's. Keep the other team reacting, and you are always ahead of the game.
Pops would be great, but given the extension he just signed, it ain't happen' anytime soon. Speaking of coaches that would be great, but aren't available... As much as I hate his arrogant, whiny ass, I think Phil Jackson would be perfect for this roster. Look how well the triangle worked with Shaq and Kobe. It could also work great with Oden and Roy. Hell, right now Bynum is looking great, too. So, Phil can obviously have success with dominant big men (Lakers), and without (Bulls). The triangle also gets the other players involved and maximizes the production of marginal, one-dimensional players and standstill shooters (John Paxon == Steve Blake). Whatever, it's not happening. I'm not yet on the fire Nate warpath, but I sure would like to see an offense that takes davantage of Oden and Roy and also creates easy baskets for those incapable of creating them for themselves. I see Tex Winter is no longer listed as a Lakers coach, but they did a smart thing when he retired from coaching, they kept him on the payroll as a special consultant to keep other teams from hiring him to teach them the subtelties of his triangle offense. To bad, plus at 87 years old, I'm not sure he be interested in actively coaching again (not as a replacement to Nate, but as an offensive assistant coach). BNM
Yea it is interesting you mention that. Because the Blazers actually do run a few pieces of the triangle offense already.
