Nate McMillan another 2 years (Contract Extension)

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  1. handiman

    handiman Well-Known Member

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    However, he adapts quickly to players going down with injury. Shouldn't there be a similar adjustment period in both cases, if indeed it's merely that he hasn't had long enough to prove himself?
     
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    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Is this the same thing you said when Miller tore into Nate and his pathetic offense as well?
     
  3. The_Lillard_King

    The_Lillard_King Westside

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    He never tore into Nate's offense . . . he didn't like Nate trying to control him.

    But you know you are changing the topic . . . what about a vet PG who speaks his mind saying Nate is a good coach?

    Is he Andre Miller wrong about that?
     
  4. MickZagger

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    I'm right here. Its hard to bat .1000

    You think any media type is right 100% of the time? I never really supported that statement that he wasn't going to be back. I'm just letting you know that Vance has a better track record than nearly all media types in this market.
     
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    I'm sorry but I won't be thankful for the job he does until he gets us out of the 1st round of the playoffs. His adjustments in last years playoffs were awful.
     
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    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    Look on the bright side; you can keep your Ronald McDillon schtick for another two years. ;)
     
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    mgb Over-Nite Sensation

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    There's a adjustment period either way, but he's had a injured team a lot more than a healthy one for any length of time.
     
  8. OddEnormous

    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    OddEnormous I'M FLYING!! I'M FLYING!!

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    Is 10 years not enough time for you to judge a head coach in the NBA?

    How many years do you need exactly?
     
  10. mgb

    mgb Over-Nite Sensation

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    Looks like Nate has a fairly healthy team playing well. How bout that.
     
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    mgb Over-Nite Sensation

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    And he has done really well. Just look at what we've done the last few seasons especially with all the injuries. What some are saying though is that he can't coach a healthy Blazers team successfully which is why I said he hasn't had enough time with a healthy Blazers team to be judge by. You are not addressing that at all.
     
  12. mook

    mook The 2018-19 season was the best I've seen

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    The nice thing about coaches is that they can be fired on a whim, with no lasting impact on salary caps, etc. The nice thing about the current Blazers ownership is that they seem exceedingly willing to drop serious coin on major team upgrades. Just look at how much the Gerald Wallace deal cost Paul Allen financially.

    You put those two facts together, and it's hard not to be satisfied with this deal. It ties up a top 6 or 7 NBA coach for two years, but we always have the option to ditch him if something better comes along or he falls flat. What's not to like?
     
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    mook The 2018-19 season was the best I've seen

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    Besides, "Assclown McScribbles" is my favorite all-time NBA slander. I'd hate to see that one go away.
     

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