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[Woj] Kelvin Sampson candidate for Brooklyn coaching job

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Commodore, Dec 28, 2012.

  1. Commodore

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Y! Sources: Houston assistant Kelvin Sampson emerges as 'significant' candidate for Brooklyn coaching job. <a href="http://t.co/U2ICZZGn" title="http://tinyurl.com/cfkpmv6" org_href="http://tinyurl.com/cfkpmv6">tinyurl.com/cfkpmv6</a></p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/284730230764097536" data-datetime="2012-12-28T12:39:11+00:00">December 28, 2012</a></blockquote>
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  2. AbrahamLincoln

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    Geez your fast. He got better as time went on in his little HC stint for the Rockets but I really doubt BKLYN would want someone like Sampson coming into to coach a legit contender mid season. They should go with someone who has more experience in the NBA and has made some playoff runs.
     
  3. Da_Spark

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    Can we hire Avery Johnson to be part of McHale's coaching staff then?
     
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  5. breakmon

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    I'll be happy if he leaves!
     
  6. AvgJoe

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    Wait...Brooklyn do know he's our defense coach right? And our defense is....what's the word for it...****ty
     
  7. pippendagimp

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    that would actually be nice.....just for the interviews and soundbytes at the least
     
  8. A_3PO

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    Please do it Nets!
     
  9. BigBird

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    Might actually make sense considering he lives here in Houston. Don't know if there's any specific language in his contract preventing him from joining so soon
     
  10. crash5179

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    I thought that might happen. Sampson is a great coach and would be a great choice for Brooklyn.
     
  11. LonghornFan

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    This would make me happy happy happy.

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  12. HMMMHMM

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    Not sure what has Sampson done to deserve this kind of animosity.
     
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    @lincoln The Nets are only legit contenders in their own mind but I agree that they will probably go for an established coach. How about the Gundy?
     
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    can we package TD with him too?
     
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    can he be hired in the middle of the season? or is he talking about next season?
     
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    Link
     
  17. HMMMHMM

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    Sampson has some sort of clause in his contract that allows him to take a HC gig during the season IIRC. Generally most teams allow your ACs to interview for a HC position pretty much no matter what, anyway, though.
     
  18. Clutch

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    He benched Jeremy Lin once, so obviously the logical conclusion is he's a biased hater.

    On a serious note, he did a good job as the head coach here when McHale was out. On a media note, I really like talking with him -- he does a great job answering questions. He will make a very good head coach in the league.
     
  19. YallMean

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    Happy for Sampson, but feel sucky for the Rox.
     
  20. BigM

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    Did someone say the nets where a legit contender? For what exactly?
     

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