<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">You know what I hate about the NBA? Nothing ever changes. Every year, the same people in the same places, doing the same things. That's why recapping the year always seems so futile. What's different now than 12 months ago? The old coaches never leave, nobody new ever gets a shot, there are never any trades, the same teams that stunk a year ago stink now. But I'm a pro, so we'll slog through the previous 12 months and show you how little anything ever changes in this league. January 1, 2003. Conventional Wisdom Set in Stone: Michael Jordan will run the Wizards well into the next decade. First, he'll get them into the playoffs -- where they could make the conference finals -- and then he'll return to the front office. There have been a couple of bumps in the road, but when Jordan goes back upstairs, he and Doug Collins will continue to push Washington to annual postseason appearances. February 1, 2003. CWSIS: Ray Allen is a Buck for life. He's a favorite of owner Herb Kohl, and he's a perfect fit for the more laid-back Milwaukee lifestyle. Fans love him -- he's always been the most popular of the Big Three. And who would take him, with that big contract he has? He has his problems with George Karl, but neither of them are going anywhere. March 1, 2003. CWSIS: Allen Iverson will never make the Olympic team. How could he and Larry Brown coexist? They can't stand each other. And Iverson is way too selfish to play the international style. He'd never be willing to give up an entire summer for a medal. Why, Iverson will never be a leader on the Sixers! April 1, 2003. CWSIS: Doc Rivers is the man in Orlando. What a coaching job, integrating Drew Gooden and Gordan Giricek so quickly into the lineup after getting them from Memphis? Sure, it meant trading Mike Miller -- Tracy McGrady's best friend on the squad -- but the Magic are in the playoffs and they match up pretty well with the Pistons. T-Mac is good for three wins by himself. May 1, 2003. CWSIS: Rick Carlisle will coach the Pistons until he's 60. What a perfect match of hard-nosed leadership with a tough-minded team! He's won 50 games two seasons in a row, won the Central Division this year, got to the Eastern Conference finals. What's not to like? He keeps to himself, but coaches aren't hired for their personalities; they're hired to win games.</div> Full Article courtesy of ESPN. Super article from David Aldridge, who is one of the best writers going around. Sorry it's not breaking news or anything, but thought I'd post it here because it's really worth a read, and opens up the eyes to how fickle a place the NBA really can be.
Interesting... I never noticed all that stuff. I never knew why Doc got fired and I still think it was a dumb idea considering the Majic's record this year... I'm still mad that Ray Aleen came to Seattle cause that forced D-mase out of my hometown area, he was the only player I really enjoyed watching in Seattle. Michael Jordan lifted the Wiz up a little bit, but not like he said he would. I never expected him to considering his age and his knees. How could anyone ever say AI isn't the leader on the sixers? Hes the reason they get into the playoffs every year. AI has matured since the Olympics IMO. Just a couple thoughts of mine on this article...
The Year That Wasn't <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">You know what I hate about the NBA? Nothing ever changes. Every year, the same people in the same places, doing the same things. That's why recapping the year always seems so futile. What's different now than 12 months ago? The old coaches never leave, nobody new ever gets a shot, there are never any trades, the same teams that stunk a year ago stink now. But I'm a pro, so we'll slog through the previous 12 months and show you how little anything ever changes in this league.</div> Full Story By David Aldridge
