Bernie Bickerstaff Appreciation Thread

Lak3rs1987 · Star Player Joined: 29 Feb 2012 Posts: 3671

Greatest coach in Laker history.

Lakerfan 4 Life · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 16126

Weekend At Bernie's!

frenchbullcho · Star Player Joined: 21 Apr 2011 Posts: 5122

I, frenchbullcho, appreciate Bernie.

George the Greek · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:10 am Post subject:

I'm on the Bernie bandwagon.

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AshesToAshes · Star Player Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Posts: 4837

Really impressed with Bernie.

Less is More. That was his motto through this time.

It could have turned out for the worst. He could have tried to prove something, taken offense to the MB situation, been defensive or even take an opportunity to revive his career.

Instead he put the team first, stepped aside and made his biggest accomplishment not the wins but getting everyone's minds right. Even if all he did was provide the environment for players to refocus and reenergize; that's huge.

And his postgame interviews were great. Calling it like it was, not pointing fingers, NOT AVOIDING questions in that ugly loss.

Lastly, the teams mindset in receiving D'antoni seems great. Seems our guys were all wide eyed like little kids instead of a ticking time bomb ready to explode.

Thanks Bernie, you showed a ton of class and poise; Definitely grateful for your presence during such a tough transition.

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Chronicle · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:52 am Post subject:

he played the starters too many minutes

apart from that
great guy

mswift44 · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:27 am Post subject:

well done, Bernie.
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twisted · Star Player Joined: 09 Jun 2012 Posts: 1265

Can we keep him, please?

Bryant-Bynum Lakers · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:52 am Post subject:

I wonder if he's staying as assistant to D'Antoni. Hope he does. Class act.
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CandyCanes · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:03 am Post subject:

I like him. Quality coach.
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dont_be_a_wuss · Franchise Player Joined: 29 Mar 2012 Posts: 21499

I hope we keep him and he gets a head coaching job somewhere next year, or in a few years if he likes it here.

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LakerLanny · Retired Number Joined: 24 Oct 2001 Posts: 47581

Bernie was a welcome breath of fresh air following the Potato Head Era.

Props to him, he got the team up and rolling after they were taking on water and sinking fast.
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City_Dawg · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:09 am Post subject:

Give that man a popsicle!
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*sighs*

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Peoples Hernandez · Star Player Joined: 11 Apr 2009 Posts: 3727

It's safe to say his legacy is secure here. The Bickerstaff Era... Such a heady and exciting time!
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8>24 · Star Player Joined: 25 Jul 2012 Posts: 2707

I like his straight up interviews. No canned answers.

spamurai · Star Player Joined: 01 May 2010 Posts: 2883

Blew out three mediocre teams and almost beat a championship contender. Well done Bernie.

8>24 · Star Player Joined: 25 Jul 2012 Posts: 2707

Highest winning % of all time.

Quick question. Are interim coaches counted towards the 24 coaches they had in Laker history?

Chronicle · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:28 am Post subject:

What will his statue look like?

DShotMaker1824 · Star Player Joined: 16 Feb 2012 Posts: 8769

We're keeping the current staff and adding Dan D'antoni
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Chronicle · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

The Predator · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:53 am Post subject:

75% win percentage!

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K2 · Franchise Player Joined: 25 Dec 2011 Posts: 23529

Year-round @ Bernies FTW

twoface723 · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:46 am Post subject:

He's done a great job minus that 4th qtr against the Spurs. Sat out Kobe a tad bit too long in the beginning of that qtr.

Omar Little · Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:31 am Post subject:

Great job Bernie!
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