Donnie Walsch out in NY

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  1. Mediocre Man

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    If I were Portland I would already be on the phone with this guy. He might be one of the best available candidates
     
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    Not sure where the Seattle connection is though? I guess I spoke too soon
     
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    Donnie Walsh once replaced Isiah Thomas. Isaiah Thomas (UW) was named after Isiah Thomas.
     
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    Good enough for me, but I'm not sure PA, Larry, Bert, Nate and Hat Guy will go along with that
     
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    James Dolan is an idiot. Supposedly, Walsh will remain there as a consultant.
     
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    Blazers would be foolish not to do everything in their power to get permission to talk to him.
     
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    Agreed. The problem is that he's not a yes man.
     
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    He's going to be a "consultant" next year. I wonder if that's Dolan saying "don't even try to interview this guy until his contract would've run out".
     
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    He has accomplished very little over a lifelong career and is now 70 years old.
     
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    Yeah I don't see why he is so highly regarded by some. I don't think he was a bad GM, I just don't see why he is more than average.
     
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    What about Mark Warkentein? Not that he is certainly any better than Walsch or anyone else but he is an interesting candidate with ties to our organization. I believe he still has a house here, and is currently unemployed.
     
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    Wasn't he GM of those strong Pacers teams that gave the dynasty Bulls trouble?

    I think he rebuilt Indy quick, too. And the Knicks are a ton better in recent seasons.
     
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    The Knicks are a ton better because Isaiah Thomas is no longer calling the shots. No further explanation is needed.
     
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    Man, one can only wish that they re-hire Isiah Thomas.
     
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    You can't just give Walsh no credit...
     
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    I think that's overstating it. They gave the Bulls one tough series, as I recall. The Pacers were a good team but never a great team. Walsh strikes me as a perfectly competent executive, but not an elite one. That said, since I worry about the Blazers even attaining competence in the front office at this point, I'd definitely take Walsh.
     
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    The reason he's out in NY is that he wanted the final say in basketball matters-I agree with MM but I don't think he'd get that here.
     
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    I don't think he would either
     
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    I'd forget about our mess if they just hire back Isaiah Thomas.

    I need that.
     
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    I wish the Lakers would hire Isiah Thomas. And Magic to coach.
     
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