Whoa Nellie...
Look who's back in Oakland...
Yes, the Warriors re-hired Don Nelson as head coach today. And I don't what to think.
My head says that the game was passing him by in the past two seasons, and it was more of Mark Cuban's dollars and the talent surrounding Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki that gave him success at the end of Maverick reign. Yet, my heart still believes that he's still one of the most innovative and creative coaches in the NBA over the past two decades...If you're the Warriors, why not go with him?!
Here are the details from Janny Hu of SFGate.
Nellie knows the organization. He has a great relationship with GM Chris Mullin. More importantly, he seems to have the ears of absentee owner, Chris Cohan. He's a master at developing talent. Look at Mario Elie, Steve Nash, Rod Higgins, and Tim Hardaway...Hell, look at even Paul Mokeski and Sidney Moncrief.
Not a bad call by the Warrior organization. Roll the dice with the veteran and see how it develops. To see a case that worked, check out the Grizzlies and Hubie Brown. Meanwhile, nice payout for Mike Montgomery. He gets to chill out in the Bay Area and wait for Santa Clara, USF, or Cal to open up, and he'll be right in line. Not a bad gig for the next two to three years.
Big ups to Chris Mullin for making a move before training camp starts. Now, there's not a delay or big media circus erupting during training camp or before the start to the season. Let's hope that the Warriors can develop as a unit under Nellie. They need to break into the Playoffs. C'mon...they're due.
Check back in mid-Janurary. Let's see how many positions Troy Murphy will end up playing, and let's see if Jason Richardson can become the next Latrell Sprewell...I'm telling you...Nellie is a master for developing talent.
Run-TMC,
IronDog
Yes, the Warriors re-hired Don Nelson as head coach today. And I don't what to think.
My head says that the game was passing him by in the past two seasons, and it was more of Mark Cuban's dollars and the talent surrounding Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki that gave him success at the end of Maverick reign. Yet, my heart still believes that he's still one of the most innovative and creative coaches in the NBA over the past two decades...If you're the Warriors, why not go with him?!
Here are the details from Janny Hu of SFGate.
Nellie knows the organization. He has a great relationship with GM Chris Mullin. More importantly, he seems to have the ears of absentee owner, Chris Cohan. He's a master at developing talent. Look at Mario Elie, Steve Nash, Rod Higgins, and Tim Hardaway...Hell, look at even Paul Mokeski and Sidney Moncrief.
Not a bad call by the Warrior organization. Roll the dice with the veteran and see how it develops. To see a case that worked, check out the Grizzlies and Hubie Brown. Meanwhile, nice payout for Mike Montgomery. He gets to chill out in the Bay Area and wait for Santa Clara, USF, or Cal to open up, and he'll be right in line. Not a bad gig for the next two to three years.
Big ups to Chris Mullin for making a move before training camp starts. Now, there's not a delay or big media circus erupting during training camp or before the start to the season. Let's hope that the Warriors can develop as a unit under Nellie. They need to break into the Playoffs. C'mon...they're due.
Check back in mid-Janurary. Let's see how many positions Troy Murphy will end up playing, and let's see if Jason Richardson can become the next Latrell Sprewell...I'm telling you...Nellie is a master for developing talent.
Run-TMC,
IronDog
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