Do you guys think he will be a good coach with which to build a team with? Do you think he has what it takes to bring a newly created team to a post season competitive form in say three seasons? I was kinda shocked when they said Bickerstaff was gonna be the head coach.
Bernie I think that he is a great coach to build struggling/made-from-scratch teams. I mean, just read about his turnaround that he performed for Denver's team. Overall, yeah he may have a below .500 record, but who says that won't improve now that he is GM and Head Coach for a team that will pick #4 overall and who will debut as the only expansion team next season. On top of that, you have to admit that the future southeast division looks horrible (without us of course)!
I think he'll do a decent job, but better than most at melding the young talent together since he'll only get pieces added that will work with what he has, which is an advantage of being GM/head coach. But I have a feeling he'll only coach for one or two seasons before handing the full time coaching reins either to an assistant or to a big name coach.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">But I have a feeling he'll only coach for one or two seasons before handing the full time coaching reins either to an assistant or to a big name coach.</div> But, if the Bobcats have great seasons ahead of them, I think that he should stay. Why do you feel that way starman85?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting gobobcats04:</div><div class="quote_post">But, if the Bobcats have great seasons ahead of them, I think that he should stay. Why do you feel that way starman85?</div> Well, naturally I think the Cats have great seasons ahead of them. But Bernie has always prided himself more on talent evaluation and acquisition than coaching, moreso now that's he's older I'd wager. Bickerstaff will be the best at meshing the initial talent that he acquires, because he'll be able to institute an initial style to the team that he has in mind. Also, as the team matures and can start going after big name free agents, I would think, and hope, that Bernie focuses more on his managerial duties than the coaching stuff. Not many guys who try wearing two hats end up being successful at both. I'm not saying that Bernie can't be one of those guys, but I think that for his own sanity and for the welfare of the team, a couple years down the road the Bobcats bring in a full time coach, whether its a big name guy like George Karl, Mike Fratello or Doc Rivers(just throwing out names, there are no rumors about these guys that I know of), or one of Bernie's assistants. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a former Hornet like Dell Curry come back as an assistant coach(I think he's already joined the Hornets as a community relations guy) and perhaps later the head coach.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting starman85:</div><div class="quote_post">Well, naturally I think the Cats have great seasons ahead of them. But Bernie has always prided himself more on talent evaluation and acquisition than coaching, moreso now that's he's older I'd wager. Bickerstaff will be the best at meshing the initial talent that he acquires, because he'll be able to institute an initial style to the team that he has in mind. Also, as the team matures and can start going after big name free agents, I would think, and hope, that Bernie focuses more on his managerial duties than the coaching stuff. Not many guys who try wearing two hats end up being successful at both. I'm not saying that Bernie can't be one of those guys, but I think that for his own sanity and for the welfare of the team, a couple years down the road the Bobcats bring in a full time coach, whether its a big name guy like George Karl, Mike Fratello or Doc Rivers(just throwing out names, there are no rumors about these guys that I know of), or one of Bernie's assistants. Personally, I wouldn't mind seeing a former Hornet like Dell Curry come back as an assistant coach(I think he's already joined the Hornets as a community relations guy) and perhaps later the head coach.</div> I'm like you,I always pictured him as more a GM type guy and not a coach...I mean I know he coached,but i always felt his strengths were more suited toward the front office type individual because I really dont see Bernie as a cat that can take 'em over the hump...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Big Nasty:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm like you,I always pictured him as more a GM type guy and not a coach...I mean I know he coached,but i always felt his strengths were more suited toward the front office type individual because I really dont see Bernie as a cat that can take 'em over the hump...</div> Exactly. Couldn't have said it better myself.
Late Reply..... sorry guys on the late reply (justbball.com gave me a 404 for about 5 days due to the site improvements)....anyways, now I see where you are coming from starman85. Okay, I definately agree with your statement that it's hard for a man two "wear two hats" and be successful at both jobs. As for his coaching ability, i wasn't that informed. So basically, he is a pretty decent managerial-type cat (get it?) rather than a great coach.....thanx for the info starman85 and Big Nasty.
