Re: Nuggets pick up Karl's option; deal through '09-'10 <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Nuggets pick up Karl's option; deal through '09-'10DENVER -- Denver Nuggets coach George Karl had his option picked up by the team Tuesday, extending his contract through the 2009-10 season.Financial terms were not disclosed. In January 2005, Karl signed a six-year contract with a team option after the third year.Karl is 76-46 with the Nuggets, guiding them to a pair of postseason berths. He was a remarkable 32-8 after taking over the team midway through the 2004-05 season and guided Denver to a 44-38 record and the Northwest Division title, the franchise's first crown in 18 years."We feel this is a very good day for the Nuggets organization," Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke said in a statement. "As we've said all along, we're committed to building a championship-caliber team. The cornerstone of all championship teams is excellent coaches and players, and a passionate fan base. We believe today's announcement, coupled with the moves we've made throughout the offseason, will take us closer to achieving our ultimate goal."</div>Link
Re: Nuggets pick up Karl's option; deal through '09-'10 Im not sure how I feel about this, Karl is a great coach for short term success. He seems to turn teams around very quickly but then he overdues his stay.
