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Post by freewheel on Jun 10, 2023 15:26:03 GMT -5
New head coach that I've never heard of. Not that I'm disappointed. I have no opinion at all except that it makes it easier to take the roster down to the wood and rebuild.
Now we wait and see if that is the plan or if they are running it back.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 10, 2023 15:54:47 GMT -5
He was the guy I took the least serious of all the remaining candidates, I didn't give him any chance of getting the job. I'm still kind of confused about it. His resume attached next to Sergio for example just doesn't compare. Also thought they were waiting for Chris Quinn and that's why this was taking so long.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 10, 2023 17:55:48 GMT -5
I'm just honestly questioning the whole management right now, something I really thought I would never do. Apparently they wanted a coach who could handle championship caliber should they stay with the same roster or a rebuild should they go to youth... How the fuck do you not know yet which way you're going. You have a trade right in front of you to alter your team largely while setting you up well for the future... While also having 2 free agents you're going to need to do something with and both reflect much different paths... How do you not know?
You should have thrown in the towel last year at the trade deadline when your were trying your hardest to win every single game and you were 6th last... This isn't debatable debatable after losing to the Bulls in the play in at home... How do you not know which way you're going? We lost a great chance at a generational player for that Bulls loss. You have to immediately know it wasn't worth it. How do you not know which way to do with this team?
This coach should be a culture and development coach for a youth team, what more evidence is needed?
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Post by blueyoda on Jun 10, 2023 21:21:34 GMT -5
I do think Rajakovic is hired as a development coach. I just hope the rest of the roster move is firmly and clearly in that direction. Anything different and I'll lose hope with the FO.
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Post by haisan on Jun 10, 2023 21:28:04 GMT -5
I’m withholding judgment until I see how things play out. Certainly if we end up drafting 13th and letting our free agents walk, I’m going to be unimpressed (and depressed). But if Ujiri turns things around and makes some interesting trades, then great. It’s still way too early to know. After all, we’ve only had one sub-0.500 season in the past decade. That’s pretty damn good.
But a sub-0.500 year combined with no major new prospects? Then we’re in malaise territory and I’ll be really unhappy.
Anyhow, I know nothing about Darko. Hope he’s a good coach.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 11, 2023 2:40:03 GMT -5
I do think Rajakovic is hired as a development coach. I just hope the rest of the roster move is firmly and clearly in that direction. Anything different and I'll lose hope with the FO. I don't disagree on the development part of his resume being a big part of the hire, like you said I just hope that also means youth, more than anything I want fucking Scoot on this team. Commit to the youth. |
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Post by sandman on Jun 11, 2023 7:51:40 GMT -5
This has to be an indication that we are going to do a mini tank/rebuild now, no?
I agree with Scully - management needs to make a clear attempt at something this offseason. Either we're regrouping/rebuilding/retooling, whatever you want to call it or we're going to try to be a top 3 team. I think we all know being top 3 is a little out of reach so let's get a retool going. Sign some youngsters, sign some guys with potential, take some chances on some guys lost on our teams benches and let's find some Anthony Parkers/Garbajosa's/Calderon's out there.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 11, 2023 9:18:46 GMT -5
Ya I like the retool idea, we already have Scottie to build around and need one more really to have a team ready to develop further. All these teams with way too many prospects are just going to lose them all anyways. OKC is going to be screwed with the new bargaining agreement.
Give us our 2 players to build around and let's commit. It's almost nice that we have no pick next year, it pushes you against just being a tank team for years. Let's get a couple good players and focus on their development and complimentary players to them...Scoot please lol. I feel like I'm going to say his name every post until I'm let down and very disappointed in the team.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 11, 2023 9:29:44 GMT -5
Back to the coach. This part sounds pretty good.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 11, 2023 9:43:49 GMT -5
I sort of hijacked this thread so let's keep getting back to notes about the new coach.
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Post by haisan on Jun 11, 2023 10:19:44 GMT -5
A lot of promising early ideas about Darko's coaching style. Stick Scottie in the high post and make him react quickly to the defense. Very promising.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 12, 2023 14:34:22 GMT -5
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Post by scully19 on Jun 13, 2023 16:55:30 GMT -5
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Post by fenris77 on Jun 15, 2023 2:23:54 GMT -5
I like the hire. Solid Xs and Os, for some value of that, plus what seems like very good player development guy. I'm ok with it.
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Post by scully19 on Jun 15, 2023 15:03:37 GMT -5
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Post by scully19 on Jun 20, 2023 19:02:45 GMT -5
David Thorpe have his seal of approval for Darko. Said he doesn't know him but he called around and he is a very well liked coach that is good x and o.
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Post by coach on Jul 9, 2023 15:14:05 GMT -5
I would have kept Nurse, he is a Pop kind of guy. He got the most out of what they gave him and that will become evident next season. If it's about saving money it is truly over and full rebuild mode. Champions stay the course.
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Post by scully19 on Aug 2, 2023 9:35:07 GMT -5
The Raptors’ Darko Rajaković isn’t a traditional NBA coach. That’s exactly why Toronto wants him archive.ph/JODMp |
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Post by sutureself on Aug 3, 2023 0:47:02 GMT -5
That's a crazy set of teeth. At least if this whole NBA coach thing falls through he can probably face off against Joey Chestnut in a hot dog eating competition  |
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Post by scully19 on Aug 5, 2023 18:42:56 GMT -5
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