OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA: JANUARY 2024

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    F’n Doc Rivers.
    That guy just falls into jobs.
     
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    Might fall into a second championship. If he can get the Bucks clicking on defense and just smooth out their offense a little just by approaching it with a new pair of eyes they could be better than what they have been and they've already looked like a contender.

    In my opinion Doc isn't a bad coach, he's a net positive average coach who is billed as some sort of amazing coach.
     
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    I really enjoyed Doc’s huddles in the Boston title run but since then, he’s been a consistent choke artist in the playoffs.
     
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    Wasn’t it Doc who wouldn’t let CJ play in a game because his name was accidentally left off the roster?
    Shrewd, but fuck him anyhow
     
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    Not sure it was all on Doc but yeah I agree he wasn't been real successful since Boston.
     
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    I would kill to have the Orlando Doc Rivers. The ultimate overachiever.
     
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    Yeah, wasnt really looking for a reason to not wanna root for the bucks. Alas, here we are.
     
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    I'd prefer the young Tracy McGrady that helped make it look like he was overachieving.
     
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    Exactly my sentiment. Man. If they win, bitter sweet. I’ll focus on the Dame aspect I suppose. But fuck Doc.
     
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    super tank engaging
    Hornets @ Pistons, the lead keeps changing hands. The future looks... bleak
     
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    Wizards keeping up with T-Wolves in 1st half. Those fangs ain't so sharp and snappy recently
     
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    Young McGrady looked horrendous. Later when he got better, he held a grudge against the franchise for being so down on him early in his career.
     
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    His 1st year with Orlando(his 1st year with Doc), he averaged 27/7.5/4.5, with 1.5 St/Bl
     
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    Oh yeah, he was big-time by the time he left to Orlando.
     
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    That team blew a 3-1 playoff lead though, something he perfected with the Clippers.
     
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    Toronto is 0-11 against Atlantic Division. They will need a bunch more of that to keep their pick. Portland sitting 3 games behind the Raptors currently.
     
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    Wizards coach is out and he's transitioning to an FO advisory role.

    This is exactly what I have been predicting for Chauncey. He's got a good vision but the hands on improvement as a tactical coach just isn't there.
     
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    Do you really think the team is going to change coaches when so unhealthy, tanking and in such transition?
    Young players take time. Rookies take time. If you haven’t seen individual improvements from many players, then I don’t know what to tell ya.
    Unfortunately most in this forum are instant drive thru fans.
     
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