A New Era Begins: The Official New Orleans Pelicans Thread
Options
Comments
-
I guess that 'New Pelican Era' just died, huh?
-
saw Calipari is interested in the pelicans job...no thanks
-
saw Calipari is interested in the pelicans job...no thanks
Word? Why not? He would keep AD here alone lol -
Damn he denied it lmao
-
GOOD!!
-
I'm really interested to see who we bring in and what we do in free agency
-
From what I've seen Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, and Larry Brown are the best available options.
I think Brown might be content where he is now though. -
From what I've seen Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, and Larry Brown are the best available options.
I think Brown might be content where he is now though.
Hell nah @ Larry Brown and SUPER hell no at Mark Jackson. I think folks are too consent on choosing "sexy" names and not the right choice and coaching style for our team. We trying to build a dynasty, only guy I would choose out that bunch is JVG . He is an exceptional defensive mind, have great connections and great success.
My rankings who we should get is:
Hoiberg
JVG
Atkinson
That's it. No others. Not Gentry old ass, not Marc Jackson no coaching ass, no Thibs stubborn ass, that's the top three choices we should choose. The end. ? ESPN and media for only mentioning names that's known, I want the best coaching philosophy and up tempo basketball -
I'm really interested to see who we bring in and what we do in free agency
If we get a coach with Offense then Greg Monroe is a guaranteed here. Also possibly Tobais Harris. -
silverfoxx wrote: »From what I've seen Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, and Larry Brown are the best available options.
I think Brown might be content where he is now though.
Hell nah @ Larry Brown and SUPER hell no at Mark Jackson. I think folks are too consent on choosing "sexy" names and not the right choice and coaching style for our team. We trying to build a dynasty, only guy I would choose out that bunch is JVG . He is an exceptional defensive mind, have great connections and great success.
My rankings who we should get is:
Hoiberg
JVG
Atkinson
That's it. No others. Not Gentry old ass, not Marc Jackson no coaching ass, no Thibs stubborn ass, that's the top three choices we should choose. The end. ? ESPN and media for only mentioning names that's known, I want the best coaching philosophy and up tempo basketball
Hoiberg is a good college coach but an unproven commodity on the pro level can't believe you putting the teams future in a unproven commodity.
Being a good college coach and having a good system doesn't necessarily translate into being a great pro coach just ask Rick Pitno and several other great college coaches that didn't pan out professionally.
I remember when folks was saying Tim Floyd was a great coaching mind and he was coming up in the coaching ranks very similar to how Hoiberg is now.
I don't know enough about Kenny Atkinson other him assistant coaching some NBA teams and being a coach on some semi pro teams.
Larry Brown although old is a great defensive mind and he adapts his coaching to the personnel he has I watched him with Philadelphia and to a far lesser degree Detroit take teams with okay talent to the finals.
People forget that Warriors squad was Mark Jackson's before they got a new owner who didnt care for Jackson and brought Kerr in.
I'd get a proven guy over some rookie coach. -
I agree with you about Gentry and Thibs though.
-
silverfoxx wrote: »From what I've seen Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, and Larry Brown are the best available options.
I think Brown might be content where he is now though.
Hell nah @ Larry Brown and SUPER hell no at Mark Jackson. I think folks are too consent on choosing "sexy" names and not the right choice and coaching style for our team. We trying to build a dynasty, only guy I would choose out that bunch is JVG . He is an exceptional defensive mind, have great connections and great success.
My rankings who we should get is:
Hoiberg
JVG
Atkinson
That's it. No others. Not Gentry old ass, not Marc Jackson no coaching ass, no Thibs stubborn ass, that's the top three choices we should choose. The end. ? ESPN and media for only mentioning names that's known, I want the best coaching philosophy and up tempo basketball
Hoiberg is a good college coach but an unproven commodity on the pro level can't believe you putting the teams future in a unproven commodity.
Being a good college coach and having a good system doesn't necessarily translate into being a great pro coach just ask Rick Pitno and several other great college coaches that didn't pan out professionally.
I remember when folks was saying Tim Floyd was a great coaching mind and he was coming up in the coaching ranks very similar to how Hoiberg is now.
I don't know enough about Kenny Atkinson other him assistant coaching some NBA teams and being a coach on some semi pro teams.
Larry Brown although old is a great defensive mind and he adapts his coaching to the personnel he has I watched him with Philadelphia and to a far lesser degree Detroit take teams with okay talent to the finals.
People forget that Warriors squad was Mark Jackson's before they got a new owner who didnt care for Jackson and brought Kerr in.
I'd get a proven guy over some rookie coach.
The unproven potential lottery is something I'm willing to take over proven mediocrity. To me its dynasty or bust. All chips in. If not Davis will leave in the future. We seen this ? many of times. -
Hoiberg is literally the hottest coach in basketball right now. The media won't say it but smart basketball behind the scenes guys know. He is young, innovative, smart, great connections, and a players coach.
-
He WILL be the next great coach in NBA. I'll post articles later to back up my claims. Like i said. All chips in
-
I just want a coach that'll get us over that ? and be more consistent. While they fought hard this past year at times, there were some games that left my head scratching whether it was play calling, rotations, effort.
I just want to see what our identity is gonna be and what players will be on the team next year. The core is gonna be here with AD, Tyreke, Jrue, Ryan.
I expect Gordon (can't stand this ? ) to exercise his player option for his $14-$15 mil.
I think Asik is gone though. We're gonna need a damn good bench to make it through the season to the playoffs. I also think Cole and Pondexter are coming back. I don't mind Cole. He became a solid player for us. -
Asik stays if we hire a defensive mind. But I agree and I was one of the few that actually understood why Monty was fired. He pride himself on Defense, but our defense was terrible every year with him even WITH Asik and Davis. Dell Demps philosophy and hiring of players was more towards offense and uptempo, he and Monty clashed with playing style. That's why I think since Dell finally chooses his coach (he never chose Monty as a coach) it will be more of a Uptempo faster pace. Monty had us playing 90s basketball and we were one of the slowest team in the NBA. IMO that is holding AD back from reaching his true potential. Its a reason why our team is constructed as a 3 guard squad because we are BUILT to run and play fast.I just want a coach that'll get us over that ? and be more consistent. While they fought hard this past year at times, there were some games that left my head scratching whether it was play calling, rotations, effort.
I just want to see what our identity is gonna be and what players will be on the team next year. The core is gonna be here with AD, Tyreke, Jrue, Ryan.
I expect Gordon (can't stand this ? ) to exercise his player option for his $14-$15 mil.
I think Asik is gone though. We're gonna need a damn good bench to make it through the season to the playoffs. I also think Cole and Pondexter are coming back. I don't mind Cole. He became a solid player for us.
Im honestly very excited to see our team true form and having a coach that actually know X and Os in game adjustments, substaining leads, match ups and running the offense through AD. Also AD is working on his handles and 3 pointers this off season. All of this SCREAMS we are bound to get a offense coach
And trust me, I have inside sources to the Pelicans, I can't speak up on it because I've been told to keep a close mouth since the media pick up things quick. (Calipriari situation) But trust me when I say that is working hard as hell and is very smart, and OUR TEAM HAS THE HOTTEST COACH OPEN IN BASKETBALL.
-
Yeah I read a local article mentioning that Dell inherited Monty which is true. Kinda like how Loomis inherited Haslett and he got his coach with Payton. So I agree that Dell will get his guy and Loomis can kind of understand where Dell is coming from for selecting a coach to fit the player's style more
-
Yeah I read a local article mentioning that Dell inherited Monty which is true. Kinda like how Loomis inherited Haslett and he got his coach with Payton. So I agree that Dell will get his guy and Loomis can kind of understand where Dell is coming from for selecting a coach to fit the player's style more
Exactly. And by the way, don't trust anything u hear from ESPN and stupid ass Times Picyuine. They have a agenda. That is all. The truth will come out soon..... -
Btw Gentry was the only guy mentioned in the media because HIS camp leaked that to the media. Lommis and Demps are very quiet and professional. They don't leak ? . If you hear anything, its media spinning, NOT the Pelicans organization. Trust me guys we will get a great coach. I have full trust in Demps.
-
silverfoxx wrote: »Yeah I read a local article mentioning that Dell inherited Monty which is true. Kinda like how Loomis inherited Haslett and he got his coach with Payton. So I agree that Dell will get his guy and Loomis can kind of understand where Dell is coming from for selecting a coach to fit the player's style more
Exactly. And by the way, don't trust anything u hear from ESPN and stupid ass Times Picyuine. They have a agenda. That is all. The truth will come out soon.....
Lol I can read between the lines. All of that is speculation. I heard of a few names outside of all of that though -
silverfoxx wrote: »Btw Gentry was the only guy mentioned in the media because HIS camp leaked that to the media. Lommis and Demps are very quiet and professional. They don't leak ? . If you hear anything, its media spinning, NOT the Pelicans organization. Trust me guys we will get a great coach. I have full trust in Demps.
I hope so cause Gentry being the only coach we interviewed so far has me terrified. -
ZydecoShawty wrote: »silverfoxx wrote: »Btw Gentry was the only guy mentioned in the media because HIS camp leaked that to the media. Lommis and Demps are very quiet and professional. They don't leak ? . If you hear anything, its media spinning, NOT the Pelicans organization. Trust me guys we will get a great coach. I have full trust in Demps.
I hope so cause Gentry being the only coach we interviewed so far has me terrified.
We interviewed A TON of coaches. The media only mentions what they want. Just know that we really have the best job open in basketball. People value AD THAT highly. -
bart scott
-
Can't go wrong with either Van Gundy or Thibs if Thibs still wants to coach next season. The thought of Alvin Gentry just being in the conversation of candidates still terrifies me though. I don't give a damn what he did for the Clippers and Warriors the last 2 seasons, his record as a head coach is abysmal.
-
I'm not happy with Gentry being hired at all
