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  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    I'm assuming Stotts will get an extension, but in the small chance he doesn't id love to see what Walton could do with this group, especially since the Blazers are an earlier version of the warriors.
     
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    They were showing Curry's pregame ritual tonight, his dribbling was magical.

    Walton might have a bright future, but he's no wizard.
     
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    Purple and piss doesn't wash out.
     
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    I agree that Bill is a great untapped coaching talent, with terabytes of John Wooden knowledge streaming through his brain.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I can't believe Walton turned Curry into an MVP in 1 season.
     
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    Pretty naive thinking
     
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    Maybe we can dump Stotts and get Mike Brown, he's taken the Cavs to the finals and Lebron James became MVP under him.




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    Yeah coaching doesn't matter.

    The Warriors aren't the best team because of Steph Curry. They are the best team because they're selfless, they move the ball, and they play defense. That's coaching. Teams will be lining up for Walton this summer.
     
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    Stotts needs to teach the team how to be selfless and pass for the open three. /s
     
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    A lot like how many of Nate's assistants got head coaching jobs because Roy made everyone around him look so good. Whoever gets Walton will be disappointed when they get yet another mediocre young coach.
     
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    It's actually pretty amazing to me how clueless some people are. Whatever, your problem.
     
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    I personally think Luke is going to be a very good coach. Always had a very high BBIQ. Well liked and knows the game. Is learning from another very good coach. He deserves a shot.
     
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    I like stability in the organization and I like Stotts...now he could upgrade his staff with another defensive assistant or a big man coach
     
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    Would you say that about Ed Davis?
     
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    To me the Warriors are what they are because of Steve Kerr, I don't give Walton that much credit for a returning championship squads success. I think he maintained the system in place and Kerr was still behind the scenes. He may very well be a great coach...or the next Kaleb Canales
     
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    Yeah and to think it didn't even take him 82 games to have his players play like this. Too bad Steve Kerr is gonna come back and mess it all up.
     
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    You can think that, but I hope he has them in the lottery for 4 years!
     
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    Then why were they improving even under Mark Jackson. The constant factor is Jerry West. A few years ago, the owner hired 2 or 3 consultants, including West. That think tank is the cause of the Warriors success, not the coaches the consultants have hired. Remember when West threatened to quit if they traded for Love, which seemed like a good move to everyone in the league except West?
     
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    Good point...now West just needs to man up and grap a clipboard!
     
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    Laker fans idolize the late Dr. Buss, but he sucked as much as his twin, Donald Sterling. All success during his reign came from Jerry West's acquisitions. Phil Jackson's overbearing gravelly voice drove out West. The Lakers will not succeed until they either return West, or change owners to a smarter dynasty family...instead of a powerful GM, which is how all other teams are run.

    On another matter...every team is missing out on the most ignored coaching talent out there, Bill Walton.
     
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