Former Wizards coach Scott Brooks is finalizing a deal with Portland to become Chauncey Billups’ top

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  1. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Says who?
     
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    Brooks has also been an assistant coach. SEATTLe, Kings & Nuggets
    He was a scrappy player.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Clearly that one season in Seattle had an impact on Jody Allen and Bert Kolde.
     
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    Says the same kind of amateur basketball “expert” identical to every other “expert” who posts on this site. What exactly makes the musings of one fan more relevant than the musings of another fan?? You think your opinions don’t elicit eye rolls sometimes. Unless you’re working in the Blazers’s personnel department, you’re just another homer like the rest of us……sorry for offering an opinion in the presence of great minds……
     
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    yeah that’s how it works according to Twitter
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Have no idea who you're talking about. I don't see anyone here saying their opinions are more valid than another. People are just sharing their thoughts on the hire.
     
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    Sorry, you’re only allowed an opinion if you work in the personnel department.
     
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    Do you read what you post? You asked “says who” when I posted an opinion. Says me…….no different than any other opinion on this site. If you want to prove me wrong, fine. Then do the homework. Otherwise, it’s all it ever was, an opinion. But I took your post as snark….and responded in the same manner. Perhaps we both need to work on our communications skills……
     
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    Your original post that you quoted me on had a sarcastic response, with a point that I didn't even make. So I responded sarcastically as well. Maybe I misread your tone, but I legitimately have no idea why you replied to my post and mentioned Clifford as if I wouldn't support him because of his mediocre coaching record. Perhaps you meant to respond to someone else.
     
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    Meh
     
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    Did anyone read the story about someone’s mom running into Beal in Vegas and asking him to join Dame? Hilarious. Pipe dream but I hope Neil at least explores that avenue.
     
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    Dude, you said we needed someone with a track record on defense. I offered Clifford as an available option and said why. Where you got any kind of sarcasm whatsoever out of that response is far beyond me. You can disagree all you want. You can challenge me all you want. That is why this forum exists. If you disagree with my opinion on Clifford, please tell me why or just ignore me. But a “says who?” response goes nowhere but off the rails.

    Edit. My “oops” comment was intended for Bones, in response to his take that Brooks isn’t a particularly attractive candidate for assistant because of his track record as a HC. My apologies if you thought that was directed at you.
     
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    All good. I kind of figured that’s who the response was meant for. As far as Clifford, I’m agree with you and am completely on board with bringing him in as an assistant.
     
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    I’m glad that it’s not My Cousin Vinny but we still need Hollins
     
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    Brooks has been a respected head coach in the NBA at Oklahoma City and Washington and won Coach of the Year honors in 2010, while with the Thunder. He twice coached in the NBA All-Star Game.

    He is known as an outstanding communicator and has been popular with his players. Prior to being cut loose by Washington after last season, his two best players – Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook – endorsed bringing him back, but the team did not come to an agreement with Brooks.
    https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...hiring-scott-brooks-unbelievable-unifier-lead
     
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    Just want to point out to a few of you that the head coach picks his assistants, the GM doesn't. Now the GM can say no because of salary considerations but even a new HC like Billups wouldn't want the job if he can't pick the staff.
     
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    I'll admit to being a big fan of Scott Brooks, at least as a person. I still remember his speech to the Thunder during a timeout as they were about to lose the finals to the Heat.

     
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    define optimism

    and, is waiting to see results, realism or pessimism?
     
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    The guy I'm hoping we can get who has played on two different teams for Brooks is Jeff Green. I hope we can get him for the vet min. He'd be great off the bench.
     
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