I really don't understand why everyone just assumes that "qualified" people wouldn't want the job. There are 30 total GM positions in the NBA and a GM position doesn't open up everyday. Even teams with bad histories (The clippers) don't' have a problem hiring GM's. Heck even if we hire and fire the guy he is gonna get paid for the 3 to 4 year contract we give him.
It was a few, and they took themselves out of the running when it became obvious that the Blazers weren't thrilled enough after the interview to make a fast decision. It's always embarrassing when your employer knows you're waiting for word from another employer. Instead of being left hanging for weeks, they saved face. The easier way is to return to your old screen name.
Woj was on the bald face truth yesterday, and said pretty much what I have been saying. Apparently Woj has mediocre sources, huh RoyToy?
I never thought we would get a GM currently employed by another team. The business structure makes sense that people who would want full control would find it unappealing, I still don't think were struggling to find candidates to Interview for the job. I'v never been impressed with big names who just seem to keep getting recycled by teams year after year, at some point you gotta take a flyer on someone who hasn't been fired/let go from the job.
I agree with you 100% on that point. My issue is the candidate that said it is unappealing because of the business structure. My guess would be he was talking about Vulcan, Kolde, or Larry Boy. My worry isn't landing a current GM, it's landing a qualified sought after assistant or player personnel guy. Not having to settle for a Chad Buchanan type who is talented, but clearly in over his head
The search is probably two stages:. 1) current GMs (few willing to leave their jobs) and later, 2) assistant GMs (most want the promotion). They're still on Stage 1.
Well the two names we know about, Kerr and Groom aren't even currently in management positions in the NBA or any other basketball league, so I disagree with what stage we are in
No GM candidate that is not desperate for a job will take this position as long as Paul Allen and the Vulcans continue thinking they know more about hoops than qualified basketball minds! That's also why the Blazers wont get anything more than a yes man coach next year too. The Blazers will never contend for anything as long as PA and the Vulcans are around. Great teams are run solidly from the top down. With Portland the obvious weaknees is the top!
OK, I'll bite. What is the value of post padding? Go Blazers ps: Yes, feel free to think this reply is post padding.
my sources tell me that no qualified people want the headache of being the gm in portland, we will likely get an assistant gm with no better offers they also told me that rajon rondo has an extensive secret doll collection that he plays with
