New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season
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Jack,
It's an advantage to have a guy exploding like that but worse, he got bosh, wade and Allen to snipe in the points here and there. It's going to take a big team effort to win a series over them.
Steve williams
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Right Steve. The guy has a very accurate outside shot, which I don't recall him having when he was in Toronto.
If only I could trade Stephenson and Hibbert for prime Kobe and Shaq! Oh well, my boys have to finish off Washington first. The last game must have taken a heck of a toll on the starters. Hopefully they have enough gas to end the series so they can take a few days off to rest and watch a lot of tape.
Tough loss by the Clips. Amazing comeback win. Shades of the Spurs loss in the Finals. Doc fuming at the press con about the last possession call involving Barnes. Brakes of the game. OKC is up once more.
Never saw Doc so irate in his life as a coach.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippe...n-loss--yells-at-thunder-owner-082955731.html
A big fine in the next few days won't be surprising as he blasted the refs in the post game interview.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clippe...n-loss--yells-at-thunder-owner-082955731.html
A big fine in the next few days won't be surprising as he blasted the refs in the post game interview.
Steve williams
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I was watching the game onboard our flight home from Florida. Clipps were winning by 15 and the plane landed. I got home to watch the final few minutes and could not believe how it ended. Shame on Chris Paul but nonetheless the refs robbed them on that call on the out of bounds ball
IMO Scottie Brooks has a big task this year because anything short of a title might invite his dismissal
IMO Scottie Brooks has a big task this year because anything short of a title might invite his dismissal
Steve williams
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So it all boils down to what we predicted in te East this year once again
Ray Allen once again
Pacers vs Heat
Ray Allen once again
Pacers vs Heat
Allen was part of the big 3 before, so now it's a big 4 in Miami. Pacers have to stay focused and up themselves to another level if they intend to dislodge the Heat. Homecourt is not that much of an advantage if you're playing inconsistently.
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Kerr signs five-year deal as Warriors coach
The Warriors won the bidding war with the New York Knicks for Steve Kerr on Wednesday, hiring him away from the TNT broadcast table to be their coach. Kerr agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal with Golden State, said his agent, Mike Tannenbaum.
The Warriors confirmed the agreement Wednesday night and said they will introduce Kerr at a news conference after the contract is complete.
Kerr had been in talks with the Knicks about becoming their coach since Phil Jackson took over as team president in March. He won three titles playing for Jackson in Chicago and another two under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio.
Kerr told NBA.com, which first reported the agreement, that going to Golden State "just felt like the right move on many levels." He said his daughter plays volleyball nearby at the University of California, Berkeley, his oldest son is in college in San Diego and his youngest son is a junior in high school.
Kerr called the offer to coach the Knicks a "tantalizing" opportunity. He said it was "agonizing" to say no to Jackson "because of what I think of him and what he's done for my career."
"I told Phil, `I think I have to pursue this other opportunity,"' Kerr told the website. "He gave me his blessing. He said. `Go look at it, and do what was in my heart."'
Kerr, 48, said last month that he has wanted to coach since stepping down after three seasons as general manager of the Phoenix Suns in June 2010. And while the lure of rebuilding a flagship franchise with his mentor at Madison Square Garden looked appealing, the chance to coach a Western Conference contender in his home state proved to be too much.
Kerr replaces Mark Jackson, who was fired by the Warriors on May 6 after three seasons and back-to-back playoff appearances - mostly due to a sour relationship between him and team management.
The Warriors job is certainly a far more attractive one than when owner Joe Lacob hired Jackson away from the ESPN/ABC broadcast table in June 2011. The Warriors are coming off a 51-win season and consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in 20 years, and they've surrounded star Stephen Curry with a talented young core.
Kerr became the hottest coaching candidate on the market after Phil Jackson started courting him to the Knicks. Kerr also has close ties to Lacob, his son, assistant GM Kirk Lacob, and Warriors President Rick Welts, who worked in Phoenix's front office during Kerr's time as Suns general manager.
Given the tension that built between Jackson and Warriors management last season - and the back-and-forth that played out between them in the media after Jackson was dismissed - having an established relationship with Kerr was a big reason Lacob wanted him as coach.
Lacob lauded Kerr as a candidate last week and defended the decision to change coaches - which has been debated at great lengths in the basketball-united Bay Area. He compared the decision to how he built his fortune as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley.
Lacob said there's a different person to lead a business at different stages of development, and the Warriors have gone from a "startup" company to an organization looking to maximize its output.
"Or in this case win an NBA championship," he said. "And we just felt overall we needed a different person to go forward and get to the next level."
And while Kerr has no coaching experience, he played 15 seasons and - also similar to Mark Jackson - has been around some of the most successful sideline leaders.
Kerr has credited Phil Jackson and Tex Winter for most of his basketball knowledge. Winter taught the triangle offense - which Kerr would not commit to running with the Warriors - and was a longtime assistant for Jackson, who used the system to win an NBA-record 11 championships as a coach of the Bulls and Lakers.
Golden State also spoke with former Orlando Magic and Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy during its search. Van Gundy agreed to a $35 million, five-year deal with Detroit on Tuesday after the Pistons also gave him control of basketball operations - something the Warriors wouldn't do with general manager Bob Myers and Kirk Lacob in place.
The Warriors met with Kerr again on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, where Kerr was calling the Thunder-Clippers game. And they apparently made a big enough impression - and contract offer - to land the man they wanted all along.
The Warriors won the bidding war with the New York Knicks for Steve Kerr on Wednesday, hiring him away from the TNT broadcast table to be their coach. Kerr agreed to a five-year, $25 million deal with Golden State, said his agent, Mike Tannenbaum.
The Warriors confirmed the agreement Wednesday night and said they will introduce Kerr at a news conference after the contract is complete.
Kerr had been in talks with the Knicks about becoming their coach since Phil Jackson took over as team president in March. He won three titles playing for Jackson in Chicago and another two under Gregg Popovich in San Antonio.
Kerr told NBA.com, which first reported the agreement, that going to Golden State "just felt like the right move on many levels." He said his daughter plays volleyball nearby at the University of California, Berkeley, his oldest son is in college in San Diego and his youngest son is a junior in high school.
Kerr called the offer to coach the Knicks a "tantalizing" opportunity. He said it was "agonizing" to say no to Jackson "because of what I think of him and what he's done for my career."
"I told Phil, `I think I have to pursue this other opportunity,"' Kerr told the website. "He gave me his blessing. He said. `Go look at it, and do what was in my heart."'
Kerr, 48, said last month that he has wanted to coach since stepping down after three seasons as general manager of the Phoenix Suns in June 2010. And while the lure of rebuilding a flagship franchise with his mentor at Madison Square Garden looked appealing, the chance to coach a Western Conference contender in his home state proved to be too much.
Kerr replaces Mark Jackson, who was fired by the Warriors on May 6 after three seasons and back-to-back playoff appearances - mostly due to a sour relationship between him and team management.
The Warriors job is certainly a far more attractive one than when owner Joe Lacob hired Jackson away from the ESPN/ABC broadcast table in June 2011. The Warriors are coming off a 51-win season and consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in 20 years, and they've surrounded star Stephen Curry with a talented young core.
Kerr became the hottest coaching candidate on the market after Phil Jackson started courting him to the Knicks. Kerr also has close ties to Lacob, his son, assistant GM Kirk Lacob, and Warriors President Rick Welts, who worked in Phoenix's front office during Kerr's time as Suns general manager.
Given the tension that built between Jackson and Warriors management last season - and the back-and-forth that played out between them in the media after Jackson was dismissed - having an established relationship with Kerr was a big reason Lacob wanted him as coach.
Lacob lauded Kerr as a candidate last week and defended the decision to change coaches - which has been debated at great lengths in the basketball-united Bay Area. He compared the decision to how he built his fortune as a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley.
Lacob said there's a different person to lead a business at different stages of development, and the Warriors have gone from a "startup" company to an organization looking to maximize its output.
"Or in this case win an NBA championship," he said. "And we just felt overall we needed a different person to go forward and get to the next level."
And while Kerr has no coaching experience, he played 15 seasons and - also similar to Mark Jackson - has been around some of the most successful sideline leaders.
Kerr has credited Phil Jackson and Tex Winter for most of his basketball knowledge. Winter taught the triangle offense - which Kerr would not commit to running with the Warriors - and was a longtime assistant for Jackson, who used the system to win an NBA-record 11 championships as a coach of the Bulls and Lakers.
Golden State also spoke with former Orlando Magic and Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy during its search. Van Gundy agreed to a $35 million, five-year deal with Detroit on Tuesday after the Pistons also gave him control of basketball operations - something the Warriors wouldn't do with general manager Bob Myers and Kirk Lacob in place.
The Warriors met with Kerr again on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, where Kerr was calling the Thunder-Clippers game. And they apparently made a big enough impression - and contract offer - to land the man they wanted all along.
Steve williams
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Not bad. No coaching experience and a $25M contract
Still waiting to see if Jason Kidd will be around next year
Still waiting to see if Jason Kidd will be around next year
Steve williams
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Can this moron just learn to shut his mouth.....
http://nypost.com/2014/05/14/sterling-stiviano-was-an-animal-in-bed/
It will be interesting if Sterling prevails in court inasmuch as LeBron and others stated most emphatically that they will boycott games if Stirling or his family retains control of the team
http://nypost.com/2014/05/14/sterling-stiviano-was-an-animal-in-bed/
It will be interesting if Sterling prevails in court inasmuch as LeBron and others stated most emphatically that they will boycott games if Stirling or his family retains control of the team
Steve williams
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Not sure he was the proper coach for that team ( no prior experience) and their inflated salaries. IMO Mark Jackson was a far better coach, as was George Karl and Lionel Hollins etc and look where they are now
The Nets record after they got rid of Frank in January was outstanding. I think Kidd did a great job and expect bigger things next year with Lopez back in the lineup. Someone just needs to come up with someone like Dennis Rodman, Kermit Washington, etc. that can defend Lebron.
Imo Kidd lacks (understandably) the experience to set up good plays in the closing minutes. I believe the last 2 games were winnable but they lost due to lack of clutch plays just when you needed them. Why go to Pierce and Jo when you know that Lebron et all will be hounding them like glue? Set up some open shots for other shooters like Telenovic who shot so well in the playoffs. Miami's big advantage is they have many go to guys when they needed the points down the stretch. I hate to say this, but Chris Bosh's shooting has been incredibly accurate these days, sometimes with hands on his face, he still sinks them. And that Birdman should be on another team, to pester James, problem is, he's with James, kinda like Rodman with Jordan
And that Birdman should be on another team, to pester James, problem is, he's with James, kinda like Rodman with Jordan
Early rumors...
Pierce says he has one or two years left, report says he's interested in joining Clippers
http://www.celticslife.com/2014/05/pierce-says-he-has-one-or-two-years.html
HoopsRumors.com- The future of 36-year-old Paul Pierce‘s playing career is closely tied to that of Kevin Garnett, who’s giving no indications about whether he’ll retire, as Marc Stein of ESPN.com writes. Garnett’s return will make re-signing with the Nets a more attractive option as Pierce enters free agency this summer, but if KG walks away, Pierce would have greater interest in pursuing his already-burgeoning interest in signing with the Clippers, according to Stein. Such a move would reunite him with Doc Rivers, who coached Pierce and Garnett on the Celtics.
Not to say I told you so, but I told you so. I've been calling this move since the day Doc was traded to the Clippers. Paul Pierce heads "home" to California, plays for his hometown team, remains the bane of the Lakers, and reunites with Doc Rivers. Unless Brooklyn offers him access to Prokhorov's check book, this is as no brainer as no brainer's get.
Pierce says he has one or two years left, report says he's interested in joining Clippers
http://www.celticslife.com/2014/05/pierce-says-he-has-one-or-two-years.html
HoopsRumors.com- The future of 36-year-old Paul Pierce‘s playing career is closely tied to that of Kevin Garnett, who’s giving no indications about whether he’ll retire, as Marc Stein of ESPN.com writes. Garnett’s return will make re-signing with the Nets a more attractive option as Pierce enters free agency this summer, but if KG walks away, Pierce would have greater interest in pursuing his already-burgeoning interest in signing with the Clippers, according to Stein. Such a move would reunite him with Doc Rivers, who coached Pierce and Garnett on the Celtics.
Not to say I told you so, but I told you so. I've been calling this move since the day Doc was traded to the Clippers. Paul Pierce heads "home" to California, plays for his hometown team, remains the bane of the Lakers, and reunites with Doc Rivers. Unless Brooklyn offers him access to Prokhorov's check book, this is as no brainer as no brainer's get.
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