How much more weight did he lose going to the Sixers? I had thought he came into the Rockets season as slim as he had ever been.
There have been indications for more than a year that CD was close to retirement due to lingering health concerns. Besides, Dawson was the GM, but he never called the shots on players. Mostly, he, Rudy and Les discussed things and Dawson what they wanted happen. Make no mistake, Rudy called the personnel shots and so would Brown. But, no coach has the time to sit on the phone all day listening to offers and talking salary cap numbers. That is why GM's today are more and more focused on working actual deals and not on being the shot caller for what players will be taken.
I agree with just about everything you said except that I think Silas will end up in Portland after Cheeks takes the Philly job and Van Gundy will go to Cleveland.
Jeff Where do you see Rudy fitting in to this? Is his position one of convenience until his contract expires or will he truly be involved? Will he eventually replace CD?
My GUESS is that he'll end up like Walsh is in San Francisco with the 49er's, a "consultant." He'll probably work with scouts, talk to players, etc. I do think much of it is a convenience until the contract expires because I honestly think he will coach again. I don't think he'll replace CD. He has never liked making deals. Everything he has said leads me to believe that is the hardest thing for him to do - meaning discuss trading players and making deals regarding the salary cap. He likes being on the sidelines or scouting players.
The only thing that would stop me from Cheeks taking the philly job is a year remaining on his contract. Then again, I forgot about Toronto's vacancy.
Would Dunleavy agree to be an assistant (in case Brown gets happy feet again)? Or more importantly, would Brown accept the position w/Dunleavy looking over his shoulder. But it may be a way to retain the bird in the hand, as well as the one in the bush.
Brown typically surrounds himself with very capable assistants. I think there wouldn't be enough room on the Houston bench for both Brown and Dunleavy. I think they approach things too differently to work that closely together.
r.e.a.l.l.y. one of the greatest? Like New Jersey didn't take Mutombo for the same reason as Larry did...for one shot. First off, Larry Brown is the one who signed Mutombo to that contract? Secondly, Van Horn's contract is bigger. So, how do you rate trading Ratliff for Mutombo. Are you going to say Ratliff was 6'10" of uselessness back then, and Mutombo made sense. Well, if Brown just would have done nothing, he'd have Ratliff and Kukoc, now, with Ratliff's 81 games started and 3.23 block/gm. But the main thing is he got too little for Stackhouse, and simply just trades guys with little patient in a revolving door with no concern whatsoever for chemistry. it's like he believes chemistry can just happen through his brilliant coaching. <b>I like Brown, but there is a reason North Carolina gave him zero consideration.</b> That is undeniable.
I think he got no consideration for UNC because he was in the middle of the season coaching the Sixers. If the UNC position opened up in the summer, the scenario would have played out differently.
No WAY Dunleavy takes an assistant job in Houston. He will very likely be a head coach in the NBA next season. Now, if for some wierd reason he loses out on all the head coaching jobs, it is a possibility, but otherwise, not a chance.
well, why didn't they just open it up in now then, if they wanted to give him consideration, or even just ask to talk to him once, after he pretty much pleaded with him via the media to do so. UNC was in total control of when that vacancy would occur, no?
I think it had less to do with Brown than it had to do with Williams. UNC alums have wanted Roy Williams there for years.
I know this is going to come off as ignorant, but what type of offense does Brown run? It doesn't always look the same to me. Would he use Yao like he used Smits? Would he use SF like he used AI or like he used Reggie? And who on the current Rox team will be his D mule? He always seems to develop tough nosed grinders (altho no one great) on D. And which assistants do you believe Brown would bring with him to the Rox? Any heir apparent types?
Exactly Jeff. UNC wanted Williams, one of the best coaches in the NCAA and simply waited on him to make his decision. I guarantee you that Brown would've been considered had Williams decided to remain on at KU.
I believe he evaluates the talent he has and creates from there. He never runs the same offensive scheme with the different teams he's coached.
for what its worth, Chad ford was just on espn radio saying the Philly owner called Donald Sterling and told him to hold on hiring anyone because something was about to go down with Brown. Ford, feels strongly that Brown wants to go to Los Angeles.
Jeff, Why do you say the alum wanted Williams as if they never wanted Brown? Larry Brown was Dean Smith's point guard, and went to the Olympics. Many Alumn wanted Brown as well. Roy Williams was the better choice, and the reason is because UNC didn't think he would make a commitment, even for his Alma Matre."
