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ESPN/Stein: Rockets Coaching Job Filled By Third or Fourth Option At Best

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Deuce, Jun 2, 2003.

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  1. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    http://espn.go.com/nba/columns/stein_marc/1561959.html

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    The "premier job," as even Silas called it, will apparently be filled third or fourth at best. The Rockets are intent on taking a measured approach, even though that has resulted in their list of candidates being cut in half -- Brown and Silas found work elsewhere, leaving behind Van Gundy and Mike Dunleavy. Word is that Dunleavy is getting the stronger push from within the organization. Word also is that Van Gundy's talks with Houston, as in Cleveland, didn't go as smoothly as anticipated. Mind you, those are just words and things could change. As for facts, look for Dunleavy and Van Gundy to be summoned for second interviews shortly, because they're the field now.
     
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    Nothing like playing third and fourth fiddle
     
    #2 Deuce Rings, Jun 2, 2003
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    Silas was the #2 choice? That's news to me.
     
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    *ouch*
     
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    Silas was never a true option.
     
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    The article say the job will be filled, 3rd or 4th. Silas has agreed to a deal with Cleveland. This doesn't mean 3rd of 4th choice.
     
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    THis doesn't sound good...:(
     
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    It's funny how it reads differently when you put in an extra word. "option"

    1. Det.
    2. Cle.
    3. Hou. ??
    4. Hou. ??

    Blatz
     
    #8 Blatz, Jun 2, 2003
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    Does anyone think Les interviewed Silas solely to repair his image with the minority community after the minority contract lawsuit (or to keep Jesse Jackson off his back)? :)
     
    #9 JoeBarelyCares, Jun 2, 2003
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    Yes.
     
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    As of right now we've lost the consensus #1 "option" by analysts, experts, gms, fans, etc, etc...

    Some may say we've lost the #2 option, but that's debatable.

    If we lose out on JVG, I'd say that we've lost out on #2.

    If we somehow not even get Dunleavy (who seems to be in very little demand), we're gonna be in even bigger probs. unless someone else quits.

    If we lose out on JVG...people will wonder...
    How the premiere job available (ok, that was said prior to the firing of Carlisle) in the NBA gets the 3rd, 4th best coach available?
     
    #11 munco, Jun 2, 2003
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