Kings to Hire Paul Westphal
Sam Amick and the Bee are reporting that the Kings are going to hire Paul Westphal. Plenty more analysis to come, I'm sure, but I wanted to get this out there as a discussion thread.
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Yea that's who I said it would be
on 1 of my 4 guesses
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow-
Maybe this means Phil Jackson is going to retire! Now go get those cool, good looking assistants you were talking about Paul and let’s get this thing going.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Paul!!
I picked him in the poll and I’m happy for him. Let’s hope he can get us back to respectability. This is the beginning of a new era…
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 9, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be happy if...
He brings in Porter and Ellie for the bench as reported earlier.
by STH114 on Jun 9, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is not how I got through february
My dreams of a top draft pick have already vanished and now this? Maybe I was hoping for too much to happen because I am having a hard time getting excited right now
by Hilton on Jun 9, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've always said I wouldn't say much
on this as long it was a reasonably experienced Petrie pick – and that it wasn’t one of the guys I feel negatively about (see Avery Johnson)
Put together a great staff and Help us Paul!!!
So imitate the action of the tiger!.
Lend the eye a terrible aspect
- and teach them how to war!
Henry V iii
by lietothegirls on Jun 9, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reaction Predictions
Bill Simmons, ESPN: Paul Westphal? Another re-tread? Should have just hired me! At least I would have brought excitement, and how hard could it be to be a professional basketball coach in the NBA?
John Hollinger: He’ll add 4.3 wins per season, statistically.
TrueHoop: Link to Sam Amick’s write-up.
TZ and/or Section214: Something ridiculously thought-provoking as to why this is a good thing, far from the worst thing imaginable, and at the end of it all, we all feel warm and fuzzy about the hiring. Playoffs baby!
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Jun 9, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
When you are picking from 3 pieces of crap
It is probably wise to pick the oldest one
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
Next time we should try getting Gregg Popovich or maybe Phil Jackson.
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 9, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They weren't available at the 99 cent store
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good one
Is that where you buy your comments?
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 9, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
… just so I can use that line in the future.
by Mystic on Jun 9, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's my philosophy when I go cougar hunting
Er, I mean when they hunt me.
"It would be my honor to be your new stepfather."
by PhutureKings on Jun 9, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not excited by this guy, he’s a re-tread with spotty track record. I don’t see him so much as the new hire, I see him as the next Kings coach to be fired. I’ll give him a season and a half…
Ultimately though, its about players, so hopefully we will acquire enough talent to overcome the negligible difference he is bound to make.
by bench_blob on Jun 9, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The other guys were higher risk lower reward.
Why do that?
Hope
by Ultrakingsfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God
Thank God, and Thank God. Now just let him hire his assistants.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Paul Westphal has brought Jesus to Pookey.
I’m impressed. Now lets see what he can do to the Kings.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on Jun 9, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Nah
Jesus and I don’t get along so good.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like you an CC?
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah CC is my BFF compared to Jesus
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
JC is an A hole.
"It would be my honor to be your new stepfather."
by PhutureKings on Jun 9, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but JC is a 4
So slowing down Pau Gasol is far more important.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty happy but not about this Amick tid bit.
And while Rambis was believed by most to be the front runner, sources say discussions between the Kings and his agent, Warren LeGarie, stalled for too long while Westphal waited for a verdict.
Money should not have been the decider here.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But it was
And it always will be. Rambis had to be hired away from the Lakers, and it wasn’t going to happen. I’m just glad this thing is over.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my view too
Westphal is the best coach who will accept 1.5 million
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It kind of makes you wonder what Westphal made when he coached Phoenix/Seattle.
Probably half of this amount.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petrie made a comment a few days ago that stated, to paraphrase
If someone wants the job than they may have to accept the circumstances available. – dammit I can’t find the actual quote. It sounded like dealing with Rambis’ agent was a problem – and
With the Lakers in the midst of the NBA Finals against Orlando, Rambis was adamant that he remain loyal to the Lakers and focused on the task of winning a championship. Westphal, meanwhile, had grown impatient enough that sources say he was close to pulling out of the race.
If Westphal pulled out because he felt he was not desired and just a place holder for Rambis than dealing with Rambis’ agent would have been a nightmare. Sounds like the choice was a fait accompli
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After nearly a month of reading about who should be coach I felt like Westphal was going to be the decision anyway. I also feel that it fits because of the young players on the team and what he has done before.
Simply put, I would’ve rather had Jordan, Messina or maybe even Thibodeau, but in the end I had a feeling it’d be Westphal.
by KingsAs49erSharks on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
Wikipedia moves fast
Paul Westphal (born November 30, 1950) is an American former basketball player and head coach in the NBA. He is a former assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks being recently hired as head coach for the Sacramento Kings.
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 9, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL Ed
You know how wiki do. What would you expect?
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good
Nice solid hire….now get a decent staff together. I think this move is a good one for the Kings.
by PurplePurple on Jun 9, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
some astute comments here
Phil Jackson most likely retiring – jjham15
Best coach $1.5M can buy – ElRon Too
Simmons, Hollinger and TZ/Section reaction predictions – Eduardo7
Paul get going and get a great staff together -lietothegirls, PurplePurple
money should not have been the decider here – jjham15
and of course:
Thank God and Thank God – PookeyGuru
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't give me credit for the reactions/ predictions
That was G
I’m the one telling everyone complaining to stop the freaking wambulance, like this was the worst thing that could’ve happened. We got a good experienced coach who has had some success in the past and that could bring some good assistants to help start heading this thing in the right direction. Cry me a effing river people!
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure was E7, sorry Exhibit G my bad
I liked your notes on Simmons in particular. Quick and cutting. Nice, rec’d.
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am excited about Paul Westphal - there is no question he is a high character guy
and he is anxious and looking forward to being the Kings coach.
I have repeatedly stated and continue to state that the biggest negative is the poor PR that money has played in this search. This guy, Paul Westphal, seems a wonderful choice, it is a shame that he seems like being the least expensive was the deciding factor.
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No worries
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Jun 10, 2009 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprising
If he gets Porter and Ellie for assistants I’ll be happier. Get a good staff.
by rc360 on Jun 9, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would love this
But I’m guessing they won’t be offered more than 750,000 each…..does anybody know if that’s in the ballpark? I’m guessing its low.
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Porter it would be a job after getting fired in Phx
And Elie is not high on anybody’s radar. This job could change that.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gave me a glimmer of hope
Thank you sir..
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anytime
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Elie is under contract with Dallas as an assistant.
I think that is the connection to Westphal.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay
I’m happy. Now let’s get on with picking assistants and the draft.
Kings rule! (They are royalty - right?)
by dalt99 on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it!
Now we can get down to business. Get a good staff and have a good draft…
by tlfairgo on Jun 9, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ughh
should have watied on rambis. its ok i heard westphal is good with young guys. hopfully!!
Oakland Raider fan till I DIE!!!
by Robby1987 on Jun 9, 2009 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Westphal was the best considered choice.
Plays young players, has been to the finals as a head coach, and is a players coach. I never got the gripe with this guy, now maybe sir charles will root for us.
Hope
by Ultrakingsfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang
Just when Tim Floyd became available!
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Jun 9, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually Tim Floyd would be a great assistant
Even more so than Porter in my humble opinion.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when it comes to recruiting
:)
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by section214 on Jun 9, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that was so shocking 214
Shocked me to my very core.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave it to the Kings
This announcement should shake the NBA to it’s very core, and make the NBA Finals an afterthought.
The national media has awoken a sleeping giant with their merciless coverage of this plucky 17-65 squad. And now Paul Westphal has been hired. A man – check that – a GOD that Kings management has kept stashed under the Kings team store for the past several years, waiting, waiting, waiting for just the right moment to unleash his fury on an unsuspecting league.
Cash in your chips, other 29 teams. We have our man, and his name is Paul Westphal. You have been warned.
SACTOWN ROYALTY - Try our thick creamy shakes!
by section214 on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
you are the MIckey Goldmill of StR
You’re gonna eat lightnin’ and you’re gonna crap thunder!
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry Section, if Mr. T tries to push you down, I'll kick his ass.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Westphal and Diogu
We can’t be stopped.
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on Jun 9, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
If I didn't love my Scent of a Woman quote
I might change that to my sig. LOL
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious
A man – check that – a GOD that Kings management has kept stashed under the Kings team store for the past several years, waiting, waiting, waiting for just the right moment to unleash his fury on an unsuspecting league.
I had no idea the Kings were considering Cthulhu…
“In his house at R’lyeh dead C’thulhu Westphal waits dreaming…”
"geez its like this site is so serious i jus wanna git mai opinyons on tha Kings out there ok" - TZ
by sroufe on Jun 10, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't Resist
“the secret priests Petrie would take great Cthulhu Westphal from his tomb to revive His subjects the Kings and resume his rule of earth….Then mankind would have become as the Great Old Ones; free and wild and beyond good and evil, with laws and morals thrown aside and all men shouting and killing and revelling in joy. Then the liberated Old Ones would teach them new ways to shout and kill and revel and enjoy themselves, and all the earth would flame with a holocaust of ecstasy and freedom.”
"geez its like this site is so serious i jus wanna git mai opinyons on tha Kings out there ok" - TZ
by sroufe on Jun 10, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kings Full Court Press Confirms
Story here. Includes a long quote from Petrie on the hiring.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
by Exhibit G on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
'Thanks G
Gotta incorporate this into my piece.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he were a rapper
would his name be paul phal?
by melee on Jun 9, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm indifferent to this
I think he could be good. I hope he can be good. I think he’ll probably do better than we think. I hope he gets Elie and Porter as his assistants so we can have even more experience on the bench. Hopefully he and his staff can develop these youngsters into something special
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by vfettke on Jun 9, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
I for one am stoked! Rambis would have been a temporary fix, back to L.A within 3 years.
Westphal is definitley a Petrie choice and shows that the Maloofs are actually learning to trust in G.P. ,FINALLY!!!
I have suffered through Joe Kleine, Pervis Ellison, Greg Kite, Dwayne Schintzius & many others. This team doesn't scare me!
by Dirkula on Jun 9, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New Kings Fan
Well the Westphal hire at least got you a new Kings fan!! LOL
Obviously I am thrilled. For the Kings as well as the Westphal family. If anyone deserves this job its Paul Westphal. Yeh I know no one deserves anything when it comes to the NBA but if there were such a thing as someone deserving of getting back as a head coach in the NBA its Westphal.
Not only are you getting a great coach you are more importantly getting an outstanding person who will set a great example for OUR young players. He is a great teacher.
Sure I know that in the end its going to be all about wins and losses and most certainly that is going to be a great challenge for Westphal. You dont take a team that won 17 games and take the the next year into the NBA finals nor probably the playoffs. what I hope to see is player development, fun basketball and significant improvement going forward.
Be patient , you got yourself a gem that has been overlooked to long.
by PWfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I've got to ask
Are you Paul Westphal or sarcastic?
by ElRonToro on Jun 9, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a PWfan
No sarcasm I meant what I wrote.
by PWfan on Jun 9, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping for
Thaumaturgy
Finals or bust!
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More importantly PW- can you get us in to that Friday pre-draft work-out extravaganza?
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 9, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gurss I am saecastic cuz I was thinking he was one of Paul Westphal;s kids
"We are in the business of kicking butt and business is very, very good." - Charles Barkley
by Bluejohn on Jun 9, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like you've been waiting for a long time.
Congratulations to all of us and welcome to the family. I’m certainly excited.
by jveezy on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like someone just broke the news to Ailene -
RIP, oh young and talented scribe.
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by section214 on Jun 9, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 8 recs
Possibly your greatest post of all time.
You made my taco bell bean burrito come out my nose. Thank god I asked for no onions.
"Or, as Randy Jackson would say: Not feelin’ it, dawg."
-bench-blob- posting virgin.
by jjham15 on Jun 10, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gavin on 1140
says decision was unanimous and Petrie was stoked to get PW.
by STH114 on Jun 9, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Those recent “unanimous” decisions haven’t worked out so hot.
Too bad Gavin didn’t say that he told Petrie "over his dead body and Petrie said, “Eell, if that’s what it takes” and Gavin blinked.
"The basis for winning an NBA title is having a superstar in his prime. Not an all-star, or a bunch of all-stars, but a superstar."
by coolcatreportdotcom on Jun 10, 2009 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was like a joke
Only less funny.
So what’s going on with your beloved Rockets in the offseason? Who are they going to draft – any potential free agent pickups?
If you are going to be posting here, please keep us updated on your favorite team!
by otis29 on Jun 11, 2009 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Carmicahel Dave sell job is depressing.
Just say no to Flip Saunders
by Muff209 on Jun 9, 2009 10:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will we use his( unnamed) up-tempo offense? Or will we stick to the princeton?
by boffacheerios on Jun 9, 2009 10:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't know...
Gavin listed all the players on the team who can run and said we need to get them running…
by STH114 on Jun 9, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense
I would not be surprised if he emphasised good defense for a number of reasons.
First because the team is young they need to learn that offense wins games but defense wins playoff games. Also defense can make up for deficincies with a team that does not have a consistent sustained offensesive attack. So I think defense will be the first order of the day then offense.
by PWfan on Jun 9, 2009 10:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you have any insight to his assistants he would hire?
by STH114 on Jun 9, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont lose sight
That hiring assistants depends on certain variables that a head coach cannot control. For instance in todays NBA assitant coaches get paid very well. I think when Westphal was hired by Dallas he was the highest paid assistant in the NBA.
Another factor is that there may be some assistants that Westphal would like that are under contract and if the team they work for does not allow them to leave there is not much a head coach can do .
I do think that Elie will be considered after all Westphal worked with him in Dallas but he is under contract and obviously the Kings are not going to be throwing money around.
Other than that I have no idea.
by PWfan on Jun 9, 2009 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sam Amick just said
Porter and Ellie were both mentioned in the interview process and Gavin also mentioned the possibility. He also said Ellie had a team option. We’ll see. If he can place Porter, Ellie and SAR on the bench, with Coachie hanging around, then I think the young guys will have one of the best learning environments going in the NBA. I’ll be very happy with that staff.
by STH114 on Jun 9, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I’m happy that we finally got a coach. Isn’t the sexist name out there ….. but at least he’s proven.
Booyah!
by what_the_crap on Jun 9, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My piece is up if anyone cares to read it
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 10:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what he said?
Maybe? Ya? Works a little?
Father of the "Natt this!" movement.
by Aykis16 on Jun 9, 2009 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice read PG
like the angle of how well Paul Westphal meshes with GP and seems to be a more logical choice as a teacher not just of young players but frontcourt players in particular.
Probably makes no difference but the upcoming point guard work up would be enriched with Westphal’s presence. I also would like to see Westphal’s opinion of Holliday as the two are similarly sized and Holliday is ambidextrous (Paul Westphal is fully ambidextrous, dude could shoot jumpers with either hand)
by betweentheeyes on Jun 9, 2009 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah that's another point
Adelman was a G of similar size to Petrie, and so is Westphal. They share similar versions. I hadn’t thought of that, but thanks for bringing that up bte. Very smart astute point. (Not to mention showing your age, but in this case, wisdom matters. Thanks.)
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
share similar visions^
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, not a sexy choice
But probably a wise one. Sorry, I can’t get altogether upset about losing out on Thibodeau or Rambis.
Westphal makes the most sense for this team at this time – from a business and a basketball standpoint.
by otis29 on Jun 9, 2009 10:53 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for wisdom
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm totally cool with this
Westphal has experience and was the only one that actually fits Petrie’s cryteria . If it would of been one of the other two hired , i would of been questioning every coaching decision they made next season . Glad it’s over and feel relieved
by hectic2 on Jun 9, 2009 11:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great point hectic
If it would of been one of the other two hired , i would of been questioning every coaching decision they made next season
I think we will still question Westphal but definitely to a lesser degree than with the other two.
by eduardo_m7 on Jun 9, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We questioned Adelman at every turn
He’s still going to be the coach with the most amount of victories and winning % in the franchise for many years to come.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Head Coach Adelman Won 395 games
Out of 624 tries. That’s a 63.3% Winning Percentage. Unless a head coach coaches for as long as he did, and with the type of teams Rick had, I think it’s safe to say that will be held sacred for awhile. (The Franchise topped or tied the best wins mark, with Oscar Robertson on the team then no less, 5 times under Adelman.)
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Jun 9, 2009 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Now instead of questioning every coaching decision , it’ll just be every other one . Still feel relieved knowing we have someone at the helm with some real experience . I think it was a good basketball decision . And hell , if we got him on the cheap , then it was a good business decision as well .
by hectic2 on Jun 9, 2009 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope we can start here
a sort of “dinasty” such as Sloan’s in Utah. Our players need to know that the guy who’s coaching will be there next year, the year after and so on.
"Even when I’m old and grey, I won’t be able to play it, but I’ll still love the game." — Michael Jordan
Go Kings!
by Panzerfaust on Jun 10, 2009 6:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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