:::BUMP::: If Walton becomes available, Portland needs to jump on the opportunity to hire him. Stotts is good (especially in the regular season), but not great (especially in the post-season).
When I saw this thread revived, I assumed it would be someone praising how Stotts seems to have updated his style and philosophy this season, adjusting his substitution patterns, reducing his reliance on starters' minutes, and relegating Meyers to even less than garbage time. Shocked to see a call for Laker Luke.
Luke?? No. How hilarious that Magic assembles a goofball roster of LeBron and group of miscast misfits and then starts dogging Walton because he can't instantly make a cohesive winning NBA unit out of these guys. But, that's the NBA for you.
My favorite is still when Magic was talking about building a roster specifically for the playoffs. PLAYOFFS!?
If he'd be willing to take on an assistant role, I'd be all over it. He can take over for Terry later on. This is the most predictable Woj article ever, btw.
It will be interesting to see how Luke "adapts" to LBJ. Walton wants to play at a GS style pace and shoot lots of 3s. On paper (nor on the floor) it does not look like they are built for that. Not yet anyways.
After a winless 2 game road trip... OMG, we lost 2 in a row on the road, FIRE THE COACH!!!!! What an overreaction to his own unrealistic expectations. LeBron fell into Magic's lap and then he surrounded him with a bunch of non-shooters and acted like that was his plan all along. BNM
I dont get it, Magic put the weirdest roster Lebrons ever played with, super young guys who dont know how to win, and super old guys that cant guard anybody but want to win now. Then Magic says hey were in win now mode? Seriously that doesnt make much sense...
Magic is just pandering to the delusional bandwagon riders that make up a significant chunk of Laker fandom. The way he loaded the roster with short-term deals is a strong indication he knows exactly how dysfunctional the current group is. His biggest screw-up was in letting Randle go. It seems he can recognize drek - but not always young players worth keeping.
I feel for Luke, because that roster is a joke....... but no way do I want him. That dude managed to cash in on riding Kerr's coattails on one of the greatest teams of all time. No thanks.
