Neil’s specialty is finding 2nd round talent Barton, Crabbe, Connoughton, Trent, DeAndre Jordan in LA… I know I might be missing someone. But damn that’s a pretty good track record. His biggest downfall, which is a huge one is that he falls in love with his acquisitions. Doesn’t know how to cut ties with that player/coach. Being a good GM isn’t just about acquiring that talent. It’s about knowing when something isn’t working and they should move on. Personal feelings should never be involved when you’re a GM. The business is about winning.
Another local kid done good. Nico Harrison who is joining the Mavs, Portland kid. Got a great job as an NBA rep/liason to the players for years.
It’s kinda weird to me that even though Neil have a great eyes for talent in the second round, he cut ties with those guys pretty quick especially compare to guys he drafted in the first round. So it’s more so that Neil fall in love with his first round guys
Neil Olshey seems to be the new whippin post. The longer the coaching void sits the longer people on here have to complain about Neil. It's his job.
no but the optics of a team plagued with scandal (and overlooking abuse against women) hiring a guy with his checkered past is the epitome of tone deaf (tone blind? i dunno). nearly universally, their moves this summer have been deemed a disaster. that team now has the front office, coach, and player (look up porzingis' exit from NY and the stuff the Mavs brushed under the rug) with a history now, and a leader in Cuban who seemingly doesn't give a shit. All this... for jason kidd. just glad it aint my team.
Windhorst on his podcast last night said that: "Mike D'Antoni performed very well in his interview with Portland, and obviously he doesn't have to prove himself to anybody. But whatever plan he brought to the table to operate that team, I am told was very well received. The Blazers are also aware of the fact that if Milwaukee loses this series and Bud gets fired, he would be a candidate in Milwaukee. Chauncey is still a candidate there, but I'm told D'Antoni scored some points with a certain all star point guard who was also there at his interview."
If the Blazers Brass thinks she's the best coach for this team at this time, that's fine. But if the statement in that tweet is the reason, that's the worst possible reason. I kinda don't think that tweet is accurate.
