It's being discussed on 95.5......as Larry has been inquiring with the Clippers should things go south with Michael Jordan. Anyhoo, thoughts if KP (who played for Brown @ Kansas) might want to enter the derby for his head coaching services?
Meh. He's been a trainwreck since leaving Philly. He's pushing 70 as well. IMO, if we replace McMillan I think we already have the successor on the bench: Monte Williams
As long as he doesn't have any say in personnel discussions, yes! I hate the fact that he plays at a slow pace also, but his teams at least play good team D.
He's obviously still a good coach, but he's been such a carpetbagger throughout his career and he's old enough now that I'd be shocked if he was here for more than 2 years ... not exactly the guy you want leading your team into the opening of their (presumed) playoff runs.
He's the only coach I would actually support replacing Nate with. (Other than Phil Jackson, of course - although that would be very hard to swallow and wouldn't happen anyway.) LB took a team very like Portland (talent spread around, no super-duperstar) to two finals, one win and one loss in 7 games. And I think we have the kind of team that could take him (he gets on players' nerves because he won't stop teaching) and the kind of team that he could take (no prima donnas, hardworking). Hell, he's the only person on the planet who might be capable of turning Bayless into a point guard. But why would "things go south with Michael"? Aren't they bonded in UNC blood?
Because I suspect Micheal the owner will be every bit as bad as Micheal the GM, but with more power and less day to day involvement (if that's even possible) with the team's operations. But more likely, Larry has tired of being in one place for 3 years and has itchy feet.
Larry Brown primarily has been known to take bad situations and make them good in his coaching career. This team isn't a bad situation, and really, he's yet to do much with Charlotte. Maybe he's lost his edge.
He's also been known to step into good situations (Detroit) and lead them to a title. Frankly, I don't think there is a Larry Brown template, other than that he is never in one place for long.
Seriously, you wouldn't want Popovich over Nate? Not that he's attainable, just asking theoretically.
You folks are talking about Charlotte like he has been some sort of disaster there. Last time I looked, that team was turning around and trying for a playoff spot. Larry Brown is one of the few coaches that has won at every level of basketball. If we could get him for a few years, I would be more than happy to have him on board.
Michael Jordan is such a poor evaluator of talent, in 1984 he would have selected Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan.
One time, on a team that went 54-28 in the East. Prior to that, he was known for rebuilding bad situations. Now, he's known for being fairly mediocre.
I didn't realize that Larry Brown has only had 8 50-win seasons in 25 years of head coaching in the NBA. That's pretty amazing considering his reputation. By comparison, Phil Jackson has had 16 years of 50+wins (I'll include this season) in 19 NBA seasons.
Oh come on that is a crock of shit comparison if I ever saw it. Jackson typically only goes to loaded teams. Brown often takes teams that need turned around. The only time I can remember him taking a talented team from the start is Detroit. Hell he is one of the few coaches that took the Clippers to the playoffs. That in itself, is a miracle.
Larry Brown would be a good hire for sure. But if he didn't get a title in his first three years here then Portland would need to let him go. His stays usually turn toxic around that time.
8 50-win teams in 25 years. I'm sorry if that doesn't blow me away, and the guy is pushing 70. No thanks.
