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Jeff Van Gundy declines Dallas coaching job

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Illmatic, May 2, 2008.

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  1. OrangeRowdy95

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    JVG made more money last season than any of us will make in a lifetime.
     
    #41 OrangeRowdy95, May 3, 2008
  2. baller4life315

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    Well, yeah..I agree. Stashing all those jokers like KG, Ray Allen and Pierce that couldn't carry a team on the SAME team in the East is brilliant. For that core to win 50+ isn't all that surprising.

    I'm not pimping Doc Rivers just saying that when you notch 66 wins there's no way in hell your job is in jeopardy.
     
    #42 baller4life315, May 3, 2008
  3. Dave_78

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    I keep saying it but I won't stop.

    Put JVG in Atlanta and watch the Hawks in the NBA Finals in two years. That team is big, athletic and talented at all positions. All they need is a real coach and some defensive discipline and they will pass Orlando and Cleveland. Detroit and Boston will decline enough in the next two years to not be a real factor.
     
    #43 Dave_78, May 3, 2008
  4. OrangeRowdy95

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    I agree. Woodson is making a strong case for an extension though. When I listen to him during timeouts, sometimes I wonder how this guy has been head coach for such a long time.
     
    #44 OrangeRowdy95, May 3, 2008
  5. v3.0

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    My sentiments exactly.
     
    #45 v3.0, May 3, 2008
  6. ubigred

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    JVG dull persona would where thin by the All-Star break....players will tune him out and he will be fired.


    JVG is average at best.
     
    #46 ubigred, May 3, 2008
  7. Easy

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    I like Del Harris. He might not be the best coach in the world. But he's a class act.

    Remember when he was coaching the Chinese team? He actually spent time to answer Rockets fans questions about Yao. Great guy.
     
    #47 Easy, May 3, 2008
  8. Tfor3

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    plus its less stressful and quite a cushy job..
     
    #48 Tfor3, May 3, 2008
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    JVG is a good commentator... hes not the best but hes really blunt about things no other commentators will say.. same with Sir Charles Barkley.

    they rank among my top :D
     
    #49 SuperBeeKay, May 4, 2008
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    Doc Rivers didn't get fired after losing 18 straight last season... so it's going to take a lot to get him out of the town... :rolleyes:

    Who would want to coach in Dallas when you have nothing to gain with their current roster and a nosy owner questioning your every move?
     
    #50 Acedude, May 4, 2008
  11. DaDakota

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    JVG is a smart man, he understands where a team stands, he can see the foundations crumbling in Dallas, and he wisely wants no part of that.

    DD
     
    #51 DaDakota, May 4, 2008
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    If he loses today to Atlanta, or even in the 2nd round, his job is in serious jeopardy.

    In fact, I would almost guarantee he gets fired quicker than Avery if Boston loses today.
     
    #52 codell, May 4, 2008
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