It shouldn't, but it's just a sign of a dysfunctional organization when they empower the GM to find a coach, give that coach a 5 year contract, and then fire the GM not even half a year into the next season. Just gives the feeling no one knows what the hell is going on.
Scott Perry played for the Ducks in the 80’s and was a Joe Dumars protege while Billups was there so there could be some familiarity. I think Brent Barry would be good. But, Barry’s are usually dicks too
Perry is tight with Billups, dunno how much that will impact the search but I think it’s important they find someone that supports and can work with Billups. I don’t want another Olshey/Stotts situation where it’s pretty much two dudes doing their own thing with minimal collaboration.
He wasn’t even in charge of Orlando, may as well give him credit for drafting KD and winning a ring with Detroit then.
Abdur-Rahim is a very bright guy. Interesting consideration. I think we need someone who has balls. Which would make me lean Ainge. I’m a market like Portland you gotta gamble a little like Trader Bob did
He made it plain he was unhappy to be here, wanted more minutes, wanted to be used differently, etc...the usual litany.
He was a pretty solid player who spent his career on completely scrubby teams and got traded to a rebuilding Blazers team
Fair enough, but even if you think his reasons for not wanting to be here were valid, it still remains that he didn't want to be a Blazer.
He was incredibly happy to be here when he was traded here. Walked in to the first practice and yelled and clapped his hands... He was excited to be going to a winning team.
You're right, in haste I garbled the message. He wanted more minutes at PF. He didn't like spending time on the floor with Zach Randolph.
And who did at that point, the dude wouldn't play defense and if the ball touched his hands on offense no one was getting it again during that possession. What Zbo turned himself into by the time he was with the Grizz was really impressive. It takes a lot to completely change your mindset around something that you've been the best at your whole life.
