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Old 01-13-2021, 06:16 PM
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There was a lot of rumbling league-wide about the hiring of Nash. Had never been a head coach at any level, viewed by a lot of folks as "skipping the line" on assistants who had been paying their dues to get an opportunity like that, with no small implication he was able to skip the line because he was a white dude.

So if Kyrie's unhappy about it, I wouldn't blame him. I was left scratching my head too.
Certainly can never overlook skin color. OTH, Nash has an incredible NBA pedigree. And, it’s not like other NBA coaches with limited resumes haven’t made their marks.

Also, Kyrie might not be the most authoritative source on team chemistry.
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Old 01-13-2021, 06:21 PM
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Certainly can never overlook skin color. OTH, Nash has an incredible NBA pedigree. And, it’s not like other NBA coaches with limited resumes haven’t made their marks.

Also, Kyrie might not be the most authoritative source on team chemistry.
Riley took over a team that had already won an NBA title, and was an assistant on that title team. He and Magic supposedly orchestrated the ouster of Westhead, but Riley's reputation for being rather Machiavellian since is well-earned.

Kerr had spent six years as a GM in Phoenix.

Nash was a part-time consultant with the Warriors for, what, two years? Wasn't even an assistant coach. It seems like he got the job because he was KD's buddy.
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Old 01-13-2021, 07:06 PM
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Riley took over a team that had already won an NBA title, and was an assistant on that title team. He and Magic supposedly orchestrated the ouster of Westhead, but Riley's reputation for being rather Machiavellian since is well-earned.

Kerr had spent six years as a GM in Phoenix.

Nash was a part-time consultant with the Warriors for, what, two years? Wasn't even an assistant coach. It seems like he got the job because he was KD's buddy.
Which, in the Nets' defense is a perfectly good reason for him to be the coach. If KD says "I'm coming, but I want this dude to be coach", you do it so long as the hire is within the realm of not totally crazy. KD's that good.
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Old 01-13-2021, 07:25 PM
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Which, in the Nets' defense is a perfectly good reason for him to be the coach. If KD says "I'm coming, but I want this dude to be coach", you do it so long as the hire is within the realm of not totally crazy. KD's that good.
Oh 100% agreed. But let's not act like it's on the merits of the fact the guy ran a good pick and roll. Those Suns teams never even made a Finals.
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Old 01-14-2021, 02:42 AM
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Oh 100% agreed. But let's not act like it's on the merits of the fact the guy ran a good pick and roll. Those Suns teams never even made a Finals.
Tough crowd, lol.

Suns fans will point to the infamous Horry hip check in the playoffs.
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Old 01-14-2021, 12:29 PM
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^^^^^ they probably all dated one or more of the players at some point. So glad that show is going off air.
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Not a bad debut for Harden. Who needs Irving?
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Kyrie is BACK......

...the Nets get beat by Cleveland.

Go figure!? If Cleveland beats them again Friday....!

Kyrie to Warriors for Wiggins and Wiseman
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kyrie is back......

...the nets get beat by cleveland.

Go figure!? If cleveland beats them again friday....!

kyrie to warriors for wiggins and wiseman
nooooooooo!!!!
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Old 01-20-2021, 10:10 PM
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how the league (or any league) is sustaining itself? It’s a given that attendance is down. But what about ratings?
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how the league (or any league) is sustaining itself? It’s a given that attendance is down. But what about ratings?
They make their money on TV contracts. The bulk of it anyways. The cap crunch that's coming will be the result of reduced gate, but the league hasn't been reliant on butts in seats for baseline revenue for awhile.
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone have any idea how the league (or any league) is sustaining itself? It’s a given that attendance is down. But what about ratings?
They televise it. The bigger question is how do the folks who workED at the stadium are supporting themselves. Plus there is so much free money right now for business I am sure anyone and everyone with capital is willing to give a NBA team a loan. I’m sure the NBA will weather the storm easily and be in sunshine.
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Kyrie is BACK......

...the Nets get beat by Cleveland.

Go figure!? If Cleveland beats them again Friday....!

Kyrie to Warriors for Wiggins and Wiseman
What? Why would the warriors ever trade for a ball dominant PG when Steph and Klay are on the team.
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What? Why would the warriors ever trade for a ball dominant PG when Steph and Klay are on the team.
Wiggins is doing well. Everyone is talking about how he used to not care about defense and now he does. Kerr does well in bringing out the best in players. Well, except KD supposedly after what he said to Harden.
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