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The Soft Under-Nellie: Has Don Nelson Lost His Mind?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Carl Herrera, Dec 20, 2008.

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  1. Carl Herrera

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    Calling himself "soft," naming a "defensive coordinator," telling a 19-year-old rookie's agent to seek a trade... and all this on top of his erratic rotation caused only partially by injuries.

    Don Nelson was always a bit of a "mad scientist." But this **** is bizzare even by his standard.





    http://www.insidebayarea.com/sports/ci_11278097

    http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/56100/20081220/warriors_nelson_names/

    http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wi.../report_nellie_tells_randolph_to_seek_trade/#
     
    #1 Carl Herrera, Dec 20, 2008
  2. baller4life315

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    Wow, maybe Nellie really is losing his mind. A defensive coordinator in basketball? That's funny stuff.

    BTW, I would be happy to take Anthony Randolph off their hands.
     
    #2 baller4life315, Dec 20, 2008
  3. Shaud

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    Well I guess it's safe to say he will be the 7th coach fired.
     
    #3 Shaud, Dec 20, 2008
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    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...n-nelson-stephen-jackson-argue-at-shootaround
     
    #4 worzel gummidge, Dec 20, 2008
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    Yeah, I'd be glad to give them Head.
     
    #5 wireonfire, Dec 20, 2008
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    Don't bet on it. The owner is very cheap and Nellie just renewed his contract.
     
    #6 wireonfire, Dec 20, 2008
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    What a trainwreck, this offseason probably set that pitiful franchise back 5 years. Its a shame since they have some of the greatest fans in the league.
     
    #7 madmonkey37, Dec 20, 2008
  8. worzel gummidge

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    Letting Davis go and the Ellis debacle killed them. I'm surprised Mullin hasn't been canned.
     
    #8 worzel gummidge, Dec 20, 2008
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    I usually refrain from using the "Head" jokes but you're asking for it here! ;)

    But I agree. Nellie's uptempo system relies on shooting, scoring ability and athleticism. Head could be useful in that system.
     
    #9 baller4life315, Dec 20, 2008
  10. Hobbs

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    Nellie has been insane for a long, long time.

    His teams are fun to watch and mildly successful with players that wouldn't be that good elsewhere, so he's been able to sell his fool's gold for decades to ownership/GMs looking for a quick fix.
     
    #10 Hobbs, Dec 20, 2008
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    This reminds me of when he got tired of coaching in Dallas and turned over some games to Avery Johnson. Next thing you know, he's gone and AJ becomes head coach full-time. Keith Smart will take over as head coach of the Warriors soon. Nellie wants to leave and I think he'll do whatever is necessary to force a decision.

    Same song, 2nd verse.

    I'm not sure I believe the Randolph story.

    Regarding Chris Mullen, he has been stripped of all authority and is just collecting money.
     
    #11 A_3PO, Dec 20, 2008
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    That's what she said!
     
    #12 mazyar, Dec 20, 2008
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    Not only those things, but the signing of maggette, giving Stephen Jackson a lucrative extension and trading for Crawford were horrible decisions. When they choose not to resign Bdiddy, the warriors should have gone into full blown rebuilding mode. But instead they choose to dole out some more contracts and bury their young talent on the bench. Looks like the warriors didn't learn anything from their 15 years of futility before their one hit wonder against Dallas.
     
    #13 madmonkey37, Dec 20, 2008
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    Nelson prob could find a good use for head's skills in his system more than Randolph's. I can see head as a Stackhouse role with green light to shoot coming off the bench or a Finley role.
     
    #14 FFz, Dec 20, 2008
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    way to take one for the team
     
    #15 King1, Dec 20, 2008
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    my sentiments exactly.
    a repeat the Isiah Thomas fiasco, an Hall of Famer given the key to run a NBA team, only to screw it up royally.
     
    #16 adoo, Dec 20, 2008
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    :D

    I heard they saying Nellie called Anthony the most amazing young player on the team not long ago.

    I love Nellie as long as he is not Rockets' coach.
     
    #17 YallMean, Dec 20, 2008
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    Didn't this guy once tell Avery Johnson to coach against the Spurs because "you know them better"? Y'all think he is crazy. I LOVE it.
     
    #18 Ziggy, Dec 21, 2008
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    But who would you trade?
     
    #19 l3igballer23, Dec 21, 2008
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    LOL I think Nellie has just gotten tired of Bball and just wants to sip Mai Tais in a beach somewhere ;)

    That is just some nutjob coaching he's doing this year, almost as bad as Larry Brown's coaching under the Knicks. Wasn't he like showcasing the different rookies this year? Morrow, Randolph, Kurz? Now he's telling Randolph he doesn't fit. Randolph is built like a sports car, his game is built all on speed and athleticism. How can he not fit in the run and gun style of GS :confused:
     
    #20 roslolian, Dec 21, 2008
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