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Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by KlutchQT, Dec 14, 2015.

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  1. KlutchQT

    KlutchQT Member

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">League source tells me that Dave Joerger is extremely close to being fired. Depending upon tonight's game, could happen as soon as tomorrow</p>&mdash; Brian Geltzeiler (@hoopscritic) <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopscritic/status/676429887742353409">December 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">League source also tells me that John Hollinger is also on extremely thin ice as well with the Grizzlies.</p>&mdash; Brian Geltzeiler (@hoopscritic) <a href="https://twitter.com/hoopscritic/status/676430336729985024">December 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    Welp. This reeks of "we aren't winning so we'll just try changing something/anything" to me.
     
    #1 KlutchQT, Dec 14, 2015
  2. SK34

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    He deserves to be fired just like Mchale.

    Imagine Tom tibs with them....
     
    #2 SK34, Dec 14, 2015
  3. Caesar

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    Damnit! Their team is much more suited for Thibs...they are going to steal him away from us this offseason!
     
    #3 Caesar, Dec 14, 2015
  4. KlutchQT

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    I guess I'm the only person who thinks that roster is flawed.
     
    #4 KlutchQT, Dec 14, 2015
  5. SamFisher

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    No - their roster is old and creaking - they can't defend the same way they used to and they are/remain shaky on offense.


    Seriously, look at how old these guys are:

    1 Marc Gasol 31
    2 Mike Conley 28
    3 Courtney Lee 30
    4 Jeff Green 29
    5 Matt Barnes 35
    6 Zach Randolph 34
    7 Tony Allen 34
    8 JaMychal Green 25
    9 Mario Chalmers 29
    10 Vince Carter 39


    They need a total reboot - bringing in Thibodeau to try to wring some more blood out of the defense is a desperate move, IMO, unless they want to stay with the "zig while others zag" thing and remain a team of bangers and plodders. In which case they shoudl draft some younger bangers and plodders.
     
    #5 SamFisher, Dec 14, 2015
  6. TheRealist137

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    I'd take him on the Rockets.
     
    #6 TheRealist137, Dec 14, 2015
  7. Haymitch

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    Will what temporarily abandon this team yet again?
     
    #7 Haymitch, Dec 14, 2015
  8. J Sizzle

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    Roster is old and outdated. It is what it is and I'm not sure it's the coaches fault.
     
    #8 J Sizzle, Dec 14, 2015
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    Agreed, but even when the roster problems aren't the coaches fault, it's can be time to move on.
     
    #9 A_3PO, Dec 14, 2015
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    Their window is over

    They need to trade their best players and vets and rebuild
     
    #10 FTW Rockets FTW, Dec 14, 2015
  11. KlutchQT

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    I tend to agree. I knew they were old, but CHRIST. Older than I thought.
     
    #11 KlutchQT, Dec 14, 2015
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    McHale's situation is more like Lionel Hollins'. Looks like firing Hollins was not so smart after all.
     
    #12 sirbaihu, Dec 14, 2015
  13. Newlin

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    Lol. It's always the coaches fault.:rolleyes:
     
    #13 Newlin, Dec 14, 2015
  14. J Sizzle

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    Oh, I don't disagree. I think it's a defensible move. If they think their window is closing, makes sense to try to go in a different direction, though I'm not sure they have the personnel to do that.

    Maybe a rebuild is in the near future, which makes me curious what Gasol's future is with them since he signed that 5 year deal. Don't see anything drastic happening very soon, though.
     
    #14 J Sizzle, Dec 14, 2015
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    damn, didn't know Vince Carter is months older than Jason Terry.....
     
    #15 Dave2000, Dec 14, 2015
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    Grit and grind...ed to dust? :p

    13-12, not good/great by any means but right in the mix of a down Western Conference.

    Miles was going to be fired & Richt was fired because they weren't Saban or up to his standards.

    Now we're gonna start firing coaches because they aren't Golden State/Kerr or San Antonio/Popovich.

    Did Dave Joerger or Kevin McHale forget how to coach overnight?

    ...

    Mike Conley, Jeff Green, Courtney Lee, Mario Chalmers & Matt Barnes are set to become free agents.
     
    #16 J.R., Dec 14, 2015
  17. Deuce

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    Remember, Mike Conley will be a UFA at the end of the season. Just because Gasol re-signed, don't assume Conley is a given. Anything can happen in the NBA.
     
    #17 Deuce, Dec 14, 2015
  18. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    Yeah, that age lineup was kind of shocking. Had no idea Z-Bo was already 34. :eek:
     
    #18 B-Bob, Dec 14, 2015
  19. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    No, I just can't see him in the octagon.
     
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    Memphis can't win nothing without any real shooters on they team. They still on this play in the post game. Cost them versus Miami.
     
    #20 EightDoobies, Dec 14, 2015
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