I had no idea, until I read the ESPN recap, that Damon is now the assistant coach of the Grizzlies. They must've mentioned it on TV and I missed it. Good for Damon.
His limited height, lack of judgment, shoot-first attitude, crappy FG%, matador defense and overall crumminess should be a true inspiration to many of the Grizzly players who fear they will be cut for similar deficiencies.
Great players often make lousy coaches. I guess the Grizzlies are hoping the opposite also holds true. Of course, the reason great players often make lousy coaches is because they have innate talent that made things easier for them, which they can't teach, and they have trouble relating to less-talented players. Stoudamire views himself as also having that superior talent that can't be taught.
I think Damon could work into a decent coach. He certainly had his deficiencies as a player, but probably had to fight through some adversity (size). I wouldnt assume he can't add anything positive to the team.
The problem is that Damon isn't a team player. He's a selfish player and a chemistry killer. That's a negative in my book.
That also makes him a perfect fit in Memphis. Bad owner, bad GM, bad players - all they were lacking was a bad coach. He completes them. BNM
Evidently, Donald Sterling is letting Elgin Baylor hand pick his successor - the one and only person that will make Elgin look like a competent GM. BNM
No, he pretty much didn't want to talk to anybody. Damon was the guy who would stay in the showers for 30 minutes after the game until most of the reporters were gone. It was a real pain in the ass. If I did stick around, it was usually only quick and maybe one other guy to ask him questions.
