6. "This is totally premature considering the bubble" In response to Reply # 0 Mon Sep-28-20 04:39 PM by allStah
In the beginning and during, most of the Clippers didn’t even want to be there. And this isn’t even an excuse, a lot of players didn’t want to be there. From the time players got there, to going on strike, and then having to resume play, how can any coach be totally held responsible for losing in the bubble?
I’m not copping pleas for Doc or the clippers, but this was his first year with Kawhi and George, and they got Harrell back later after his Grandmother passed. And he clearly wasn’t the same player he was pre-bubble. Same with Lou Williams.
Yeah, clown them for losing, and fry them. I get that. But I think termination is way too extreme.
Unless, Kawhi and George didn’t want him there. That’s the only thing that makes sense.
8. "Smh doc may be overrated" In response to Reply # 0
But who they gon hire thats def better?
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
26. "Thing is, JVG has never hinted that he wants to return to that life" In response to Reply # 24
pretty sure he's made it clear that he loves his current situation in broadcasting.
dude seems like a simple guy that is more than happy to live his life in the houston suburbs and work like 50 something days or whatever it is over the course of 8 months.
11. "They were overhyped and have time to gel due to "load management"..." In response to Reply # 10
>..Can't say that Doc hasn't had enough time to succeed. > >I still think the person responsible for that hilarisad trade >that gave up waaaaaay too much for HardBottoms should be fired >as well.
Despite the cute nicknames now that trade was considered a coup at the time
13. "seems to about cover it" In response to Reply # 10
and I don't understand blaming kawhi for them trading everything -- those aren't his future picks. they ultimately didn't have to do any of those things
15. "If they hire Lue, I'm all for it. " In response to Reply # 10
He, Kawhi, and PG have one year left. The players have opt ins, but whatever. Doc's tenure has been one of persistent underachieving, so I get it.
I just don't see an upgrade out there. I could see this move if there were some big time, championship coach on the market.
Lue fits that bill. So if he gets the nod, I can understand that move, retaining some continuity. I have some trepidation there, since I don't want to see is him inherit a mess that may lose it's two stars next summer, and get stuck with a rebuild.
IMO, just keep Doc, and reup for that last year, and see what happens.
All in all, if they fire Doc to hire Pringles or some shit.. I hope Balmer gets booed out of the building, every home game
39. "Clippers are done for the next decade" In response to Reply # 0
Doc didn't get them over the hump, but there isn't a better coach available unless they talk Mark Jackson into coming. No draft picks, very little money, Harrell I think needs a new contract and will get more than this year,
41. "Report has it that Doc was fired because of Montrez Harrell." In response to Reply # 39 Wed Sep-30-20 08:29 PM by allStah
The organization and players were perplexed as to why he was giving more minutes to Harrell over Zubak. Based on stats, the clippers were better with Zubak on the floor, and would regress with Harrell on the floor, especially defensively.
I don’t think the clippers need two offensive sixth men off the bench, who can’t play defense. Since Harrell is undersized, and lacks the ability to play interior defense, I would be shocked if they bring him back.
47. "Joel Embiid saiid they added Doc to a deep coaching staff" In response to Reply # 45
Bc he could be the coach...Ben Simmons could be the coach some days.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
I had forgotten about Doc’s first season with the Clippers the year before they blew the 3-1 lead to Houston, they were discussing this on a Simmons podcast with Jared Dudley, Clippers were up on OKC by 7 with 49 seconds and fell apart, not a good look for Doc or CP3...
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