Which current coach without a job would you want to replace Doc Rivers with? There is Rick Adelman, Larry Brown, Paul Silas, ect.Anybody?
Not Larry Brown, as great of a coach he is. Here's why: 1. He's the least loyal person ever. He wouldn't stick around for the long haul. 2. He's not a guy to coach an incredibly young team. He would bring way too much structure, and that would really hurt 70% of this team. This team needs to be "let loose." 3. Way too much money. I wouldn't mind Adleman at all. He would teach this team how to work together real well, and our team chemistry would go up. Also, he doesn't make stupid late-game subs like Doc does. But, as of right now, Doc is our coach (as much as I am hating that). Danny likes Doc way too much, and that sucks from a business standpoint. It was rumored Ainge even told Celtic management that if they let Doc go, he would quit.
Doc Rivers has a reputation around the league as being someone who doesn't develope young talent. I think this is the wrong team for him and CB32 said, he does make some mindboggling decisions. I wouldn't see an issue with Silas or Adleman.
Another guy I thought of and would like, is Dennis Johnson. DJ is coaching our D-League affiliate team, and he would preach defense (for real). I wouldn't mind DJ. Another interesting concept: Ainge fires Rivers and coaches the team he put together.
I would LOVE to see ric adelman's offense implemented in boston. he really is a much bettter coach than doc. I wouldn't want brown here either.
I would have like to see Dave Cowens here. If Rivers gets the boot maybe Danny could bring Cowens back to Boston. He is with the Pistions now, but perhaps he wants to be a head coach again. Aldeman could be nice though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Nov 2 2006, 11:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I would have like to see Dave Cowens here. If Rivers gets the boot maybe Danny could bring Cowens back to Boston. He is with the Pistions now, but perhaps he wants to be a head coach again. Aldeman could be nice though.</div> If any X-Celtic has the best shot at being a Celtics coach, it's Dennis Johnson. He is coaching our D-League affiliate (Austin Toros) by the way. But you know what? Bottom line: If we did go 2-14 to start the season (which won't happen), I don't think Ainge would fire him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticBalla32 @ Nov 3 2006, 06:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ainge fires Rivers and coaches the team he put together.</div>I want that option. Follow Isiah from the office to the bench.
Adelman wouldn't be bad but honestly what about Danny Ainge? He's the one who picked all these young guys and traded for Telfair. He clearly envisions some kind of specific basketball for this team to play. He did a fantastic job in Phoenix turning them around after they started out like 0-15 in the late 90's. I think Ainge wouldn't be a bad call.I also agree with Adelman, I think his offensive brilliance is just what this team needs. As much as I like Doc Rivers, because he is a classy guy, he isn't the right guy to coach this team. He doesn't develop young talent and his in game coaching decisions are absolutely insane.
Why replace Doc? I think he is doing a good job with what he has. Outside of not playing gerald green!!!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (L T @ Nov 3 2006, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Why replace Doc? I think he is doing a good job with what he has. Outside of not playing gerald green!!!</div> Doc has not done a good job at all man. I honestly don't understand how you can still give him the benefit of the doubt. If you watch the games and know about basketball, you know that Doc makes TERRIBLE in-game decisions, terrible with subbing, and he puts in bad lineups. I like Doc Rivers the person, but I despise Doc Rivers the coach.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DRob-50-Forever @ Nov 3 2006, 11:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Because I had flashbacks of how he would freak on Banks when he was yelling at Rondo.</div>you're right. he's not too good at developing talent. he's a people's person, but that's about it. he doesn't know how to draw up a consistent rotation, he's not good with x's and o's, so why is this guy coaching again?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Adelman wouldn't be bad but honestly what about Danny Ainge? He's the one who picked all these young guys and traded for Telfair. He clearly envisions some kind of specific basketball for this team to play. He did a fantastic job in Phoenix turning them around after they started out like 0-15 in the late 90's. I think Ainge wouldn't be a bad call.</div>I was thinking about that also, It would be interesting to see how well he can lead the team that he created.Good call bro.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BALLAHOLLIC? @ Nov 4 2006, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I was thinking about that also, It would be interesting to see how well he can lead the team that he created.Good call bro.</div>What people forget is that the GM mind and Coach mind are two differant minds, one builds the team and scouts, (some might say coaches build the team too)...but coaches develop young players and their current ones, which is why the situation in NY might not work with a GM/coachGuys, after the raptors first loss, I thought the problem was sam mitchell, and thought of this same exact idea...you know what im saying? he was playing uros slokar, and bargnani in the same rotation without bosh or another decent forward, what im saying is, wait until 20-30 games in the season, if you are 10-20 then fire doc rivers or trade him for that matter
Personaly, I dont see Coach Frat back next year with Memphis, and a classy organization like the Celtics would probably go after a old school coach like him.
Larry Brown is the last person that I want to see. I say Silas, Adelman, Jim Obrien (I know I know), or even Dennis Johnson. We need to make a change soon though.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>What people forget is that the GM mind and Coach mind are two differant minds, one builds the team and scouts, (some might say coaches build the team too)...but coaches develop young players and their current ones, which is why the situation in NY might not work with a GM/coach</div>Ugh yeah I guess....for you to bring up the Knicks to support your argument is pretty stupid because that situation in NY is sooo F'd up, it's beyond GM/Coaching methods clashing, it's Isiaiah being an absolute DUMBASS. I don't really get this argument either, one bulds the team and one scouts? What does that imply? They both build the team, one decides who will be there and one tries to make those players work together. Ainge is a good coach, he showed that in Phoenix. I think he could be a great coach here in Boston considering the fact that he knows a lot about the players he drafted and he has proven he can coach in the NBA.
you're right. I remember doc talking with ainge about who would be cut. coach's normally have a say in what happens upstairs in the organization.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Nov 6 2006, 12:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>you're right. I remember doc talking with ainge about who would be cut. coach's normally have a say in what happens upstairs in the organization.</div> Yeah, Danny and Doc work together. I do like that to a point because everyone is on the same page, but I also can't argue that it hasn't produced great results - 3 years later. Also of note, they run everything by Pierce as well.
