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Kirby Brian Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:24 am Post subject: Lakers Leaning Toward Retaining Mike D'Antoni For 14-15 |
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I so excite
Quote: | Mike D'Antoni has one more guaranteed season on his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and the franchise is leaning toward retaining him.
There have been rumblings both privately and publicly that there have been some disgruntled players.
The Lakers hired D'Antoni to replace Mike Brown in November of 2012 despite being close to a deal with Phil Jackson.
Via Kevin Ding/Bleacher Report |
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Liam_x7 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Cant see it at all
Kobe doesnt want him here along with every single Laker Fan
He has to go. No big time free Agent will come here with him still in charge
Might aswell get rid _________________ Lakers
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Krispy Kreme Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Terrible hire.
But I understand why we're keeping him. Need to show the rest of the league that we don't give up on coaches too soon.. even if they are as bad as he is. _________________ Dominating every day. |
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:25 am Post subject: |
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I will personally murder someone if this happens _________________ Kobe |
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Lakerpark Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:27 am Post subject: |
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So when Gasol, Kaman and Jordan Hill all leave who will be their replacements?
No decent low post style big man will dare to sign here.
Kobe won't care because he'll just do his own thing...
MDA has to go. |
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DD20045 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:30 am Post subject: |
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It is a business and we dont want to buy out his contract. We are not going to win very many games next year anyways. |
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fansincemagic Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:31 am Post subject: |
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You're a day late for these kinds of posts |
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USCandLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:31 am Post subject: |
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So they want to tank another year I see.
Or is this a late April fools joke? _________________ A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts! |
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Lamar's Bud Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Chronicle wrote: | I will personally murder someone if this happens |
Might I suggest MDA? |
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ahaider Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:32 am Post subject: |
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Krispy Kreme wrote: | Terrible hire.
But I understand why we're keeping him. Need to show the rest of the league that we don't give up on coaches too soon.. even if they are as bad as he is. |
That's my line of thinking with keeping him as well. As much as I want Kevin Ollie, I'm not sure our franchise has the savvy to hire him. _________________ Author of James Harden and the Strip Club
"The key to good decision making is not knowledge. It is understanding. We are swimming in the former. We are desperately lacking in the latter." - Malcom Gladwell |
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Liam_x7 Star Player
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Lakerpark wrote: | So when Gasol, Kaman and Jordan Hill all leave who will be their replacements?
No decent low post style big man will dare to sign here.
Kobe won't care because he'll just do his own thing...
MDA has to go. |
_________________ Lakers
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Andre2K Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Makes a lot of sense to be honest. Firing him would be an emotional decision not a logical one. _________________ My Dream Starting 5 next Season
Pg Lonzo
Sg Kawhi
Sf Ingram
Pf Lebron
C Dedmon
Bench: Caruso, Hart, Bullock, Kuzma, McGee etc
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USCandLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Sniper008 wrote: | Makes a lot of sense to be honest |
On opposite day. _________________ A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts! |
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CaliRyderX Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Lakers Leaning Toward Retaining Mike D'Antoni For 14-15 |
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KobeMania wrote: | I so excite
Quote: | Mike D'Antoni has one more guaranteed season on his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and the franchise is leaning toward retaining him.
There have been rumblings both privately and publicly that there have been some disgruntled players.
The Lakers hired D'Antoni to replace Mike Brown in November of 2012 despite being close to a deal with Phil Jackson.
Via Kevin Ding/Bleacher Report |
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I would not understand it if the Lakers choose to retain D'Antoni for any reason other than he's got a guaranteed contract, espcially considering these facts:
1. Kobe has indicated he doesn't want him as the head coach.
2. Multiple Lakers have grumbled publicly about him, including Pau Gasol, who has been D'Antoni's constant whipping boy.
3. The Lakers are headed for their worst season(record-wise) under D'Antoni's regime.
4. Even though D'Antoni declared that defense would be something that he worked on with the team, the Lakers are currently ranked 29th in the league in points allowed, giving up a whopping 109 points a game.
5. Public outcry from fans has never been more vociferous, as chants of "We want Phil", have been heard at Staples Center for all to hear.
-If i'm missing any other points regarding D'Antoni's futility as Lakers coach, feel free to add.-
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GRE4T ONE Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Just going to throw this out there....mike D is going to be able to hand pick most the players this summer to fit his system. Lets be honest when he got this team it wasn't built for his offense. He can possibly turn this around next season. I'm not a fan of his at all but they might as well roll with his next season there isn't really a coach out there that is great |
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dont_be_a_wuss Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:36 am Post subject: |
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Great sign. They might be speaking with an agent of another coach, and don't want to look desperate. |
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USCandLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:36 am Post subject: Re: Lakers Leaning Toward Retaining Mike D'Antoni For 14-15 |
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CaliRyderX wrote: | KobeMania wrote: | I so excite
Quote: | Mike D'Antoni has one more guaranteed season on his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and the franchise is leaning toward retaining him.
There have been rumblings both privately and publicly that there have been some disgruntled players.
The Lakers hired D'Antoni to replace Mike Brown in November of 2012 despite being close to a deal with Phil Jackson.
Via Kevin Ding/Bleacher Report |
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I would not understand it if the Lakers choose to retain D'Antoni for any reason other than he's got a guaranteed contract. These facts are certain:
1. Kobe has indicated he doesn't want him as the head coach.
2. Multiple Lakers have grumbled out him, including Pau Gasol, who has been D'Antoni's constant whipping boy.
3. The Lakers are headed for their worst season(record-wise) under D'Antoni's regime.
4. Even though D'Antoni declared that defense would be something that he worked on with the team, the Lakers are currently ranked 29th in the league in points allowed, giving up a whopping 109 points a game.
5. Public outcry from fans has never been more vociferous, as chants of "We want Phil", have been heard at Staples Center for all to hear.
-If i'm missing any other points regarding D'Antoni's futility as Lakers coach, feel free to add.- |
6. We have a lottery pick, we don't want him anywhere near it. _________________ A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts! |
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Chronicle Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:36 am Post subject: |
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GRE4T ONE wrote: | I'm not a fan of his at all but they might as well roll with his next season there isn't really a coach out there that is great |
There are. _________________ Kobe |
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.4 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:42 am Post subject: |
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I can't find a link for this
EDIT: found one _________________ My face reading 90% of the posts on LG: |
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Nash Vegas Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:44 am Post subject: |
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So it's another Lottery season again NEXT YEAR
Come back home 1st Round Top 5 protected pick from Phoenix! _________________ |
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USCandLakers Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Nash Vegas wrote: | So it's another Lottery season again NEXT YEAR |
We'd need one of the two worst records in the league to get a guaranteed pick. _________________ A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts! |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:46 am Post subject: |
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USCandLakers wrote: | Nash Vegas wrote: | So it's another Lottery season again NEXT YEAR |
We'd need one of the two worst records in the league to get a guaranteed pick. |
And we won't be THAT bad next year.
Part of me is thinking that the Blake trade saved us just about enough $ to pay off MDA... _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:47 am Post subject: |
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I dont buy it.
Jeanie wouldnt do damage control on ESPN if the organization wasnt aware of the MDA backlash. Theyre fully aware that fans and players are not happy.
I mentioned this some time ago about MDA:
If he loses the Lakers job, I dont see him getting another NBA job offer anytime time soon.
Maybe as an assistant Offensive coach? but would he take that?..doubt it |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:48 am Post subject: |
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Laker_Town wrote: | I dont buy it.
Jeanie wouldnt do damage control on ESPN if the organization wasnt aware of the MDA backlash. Theyre fully aware that fans and players are not happy.
I mentioned this some time ago about MDA:
If he loses the Lakers job, I dont see him getting another NBA job offer anytime time soon.
Maybe as an assistant Offensive coach? but would he take that?..doubt it |
He could have been an all time great college coach. I seriously believe he would be great at that with his offense. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Krispy Kreme Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:49 am Post subject: |
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USCandLakers wrote: | So they want to tank another year I see.
Or is this a late April fools joke? |
Well, he is the perfect coach for that, considering how inept he is at coaching a team without a superstar PG who practically runs the whole team for him. _________________ Dominating every day. |
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