http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,3827528.story <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I think the Michael Jordan statue is untouchable. And Johnny Kerr. That's about it. My guess is John Paxson is finishing up the worst season of his life. Remember, just about nothing has never not worked for him in more than 20 years around the NBA: First-round draft pick, traded to the Bulls, played with Jordan, became a Finals hero, then a coach, broadcaster and general manager. This is probably the first time in his life he has been criticized, certainly like this. Paxson gave this group every chance and allowed them to stay together and offered to pay them. This is what he got. So no one is untouchable. I believe he'll look with a jaundiced eye this time and look to be more creative than ever in making some major moves.</div> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>What Paxson found is he had to learn on the job; I believe he'll be a tougher negotiator. I think he came into the job recalling his contract days, which weren't pleasant and he was determined to give the players the benefit of the doubt. He worried about his players' feelings and the chemistry, so was hesitant to look three moves ahead. Being a good GM is like being a good chess player. Paxson has learned years of painful lessons in one season.</div> Pretty interesting take on what Paxson is going to do going forward. I think k4e has been complaining for some time that Pax is reactive rather than proactive, perhaps Paxson now feels the same.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rwj @ Feb 26 2008, 03:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,3827528.story <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I think the Michael Jordan statue is untouchable. And Johnny Kerr. That's about it. My guess is John Paxson is finishing up the worst season of his life. Remember, just about nothing has never not worked for him in more than 20 years around the NBA: First-round draft pick, traded to the Bulls, played with Jordan, became a Finals hero, then a coach, broadcaster and general manager. This is probably the first time in his life he has been criticized, certainly like this. Paxson gave this group every chance and allowed them to stay together and offered to pay them. This is what he got. So no one is untouchable. I believe he'll look with a jaundiced eye this time and look to be more creative than ever in making some major moves.</div> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>What Paxson found is he had to learn on the job; I believe he'll be a tougher negotiator. I think he came into the job recalling his contract days, which weren't pleasant and he was determined to give the players the benefit of the doubt. He worried about his players' feelings and the chemistry, so was hesitant to look three moves ahead. Being a good GM is like being a good chess player. Paxson has learned years of painful lessons in one season.</div> Pretty interesting take on what Paxson is going to do going forward. I think k4e has been complaining for some time that Pax is reactive rather than proactive, perhaps Paxson now feels the same. </div> Actually, it sounds like he's being reactive again to me.
