Nalod wrote:JVG has not coached in 11 years.
His tenure with rockets was riddled with 3 first round exits in 4 years. Injuries sabotaged his run.
His last year the team finishes strong but they got bounced in first round and was FIRED.
His teams were deemed offensively not up to the task.
Does that mean he can't coach? Im sure he could and adapt to the modern game. He is a very smart fellow.
His rants don't make him smarter or a better coach, its entertainment. I find them tiring actually.
I was a big JVG fan and loved those exhausted press conferences after playoff games where he looked like he had not slept in days and slugged down diet cokes!!!!
But that was then. 11 coaches later, we still pining for him? Of course, he represents our last link to success era.
Fact is the franchise would have been better off keeping Nelson, trading Ewing and moved forward. but we did not, I enjoyed the era never the less but bring him back?

Pointing out how he left the game is important. I doubt he would do it, but considering how long he has been out, it would be great if JVG came back as an asst to someone like Vogel as technomaster pointed out.

Mark Jackson feels like Isiah part deux. I would be concerned about Rivers trying to remove Perry from the equation. Getting back the control he had in LA, for a while. Fizdale would have to deal with the NY media over his stance on some issues, as others have pointed out.

Nalod wrote:JVG has not coached in 11 years.
His tenure with rockets was riddled with 3 first round exits in 4 years. Injuries sabotaged his run.
His last year the team finishes strong but they got bounced in first round and was FIRED.
His teams were deemed offensively not up to the task.
Does that mean he can't coach? Im sure he could and adapt to the modern game. He is a very smart fellow.
His rants don't make him smarter or a better coach, its entertainment. I find them tiring actually.
I was a big JVG fan and loved those exhausted press conferences after playoff games where he looked like he had not slept in days and slugged down diet cokes!!!!
But that was then. 11 coaches later, we still pining for him? Of course, he represents our last link to success era.
Fact is the franchise would have been better off keeping Nelson, trading Ewing and moved forward. but we did not, I enjoyed the era never the less but bring him back?

JVG runs BRUTAL offense and he quit on the franchise (his own team). That said -- I still like him because he is focused/driven/defensive minded.

LivingLegend wrote:

Nalod wrote:JVG has not coached in 11 years.
His tenure with rockets was riddled with 3 first round exits in 4 years. Injuries sabotaged his run.
His last year the team finishes strong but they got bounced in first round and was FIRED.
His teams were deemed offensively not up to the task.
Does that mean he can't coach? Im sure he could and adapt to the modern game. He is a very smart fellow.
His rants don't make him smarter or a better coach, its entertainment. I find them tiring actually.
I was a big JVG fan and loved those exhausted press conferences after playoff games where he looked like he had not slept in days and slugged down diet cokes!!!!
But that was then. 11 coaches later, we still pining for him? Of course, he represents our last link to success era.
Fact is the franchise would have been better off keeping Nelson, trading Ewing and moved forward. but we did not, I enjoyed the era never the less but bring him back?

JVG runs BRUTAL offense and he quit on the franchise (his own team). That said -- I still like him because he is focused/driven/defensive minded.

arkrud wrote:

Markji wrote:No to Mark Jackson - too contentious. Too big of a name and ego for our young developing team.

I agree with the premise that we should strongly consider hiring a black coach. At least make that one of the variables that potential coaches are graded on. I think it is a plus, especially if they can relate to the young players. But obviously everything else has to be taken into account as well.

My 2 top choices right now - both being equal are
Fizdale - Successful; good coach; can deal well with black players and also develop all the young players.
Blatt - very successful coach in all the leagues he has coached. We have 3 "starting players who are European - Porzingis; Frank N; Kanter (if he stays); Known by Mills and Craig Robinson.

Others to consider:
Stackhouse - but needs more experience IMO
Jarrett Jack - He would be great as an assistant coach but I think he will want to play at least one more year.

Why being black make coach relate better to the young players?
I do not think many players will agree with you.
Players need coach who is capable to guide them to greatness.
Greatness has no color, race, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
This all are irrelevant things.

CrushAlot wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

Nalod wrote:JVG has not coached in 11 years.
His tenure with rockets was riddled with 3 first round exits in 4 years. Injuries sabotaged his run.
His last year the team finishes strong but they got bounced in first round and was FIRED.
His teams were deemed offensively not up to the task.
Does that mean he can't coach? Im sure he could and adapt to the modern game. He is a very smart fellow.
His rants don't make him smarter or a better coach, its entertainment. I find them tiring actually.
I was a big JVG fan and loved those exhausted press conferences after playoff games where he looked like he had not slept in days and slugged down diet cokes!!!!
But that was then. 11 coaches later, we still pining for him? Of course, he represents our last link to success era.
Fact is the franchise would have been better off keeping Nelson, trading Ewing and moved forward. but we did not, I enjoyed the era never the less but bring him back?

JVG runs BRUTAL offense and he quit on the franchise (his own team). That said -- I still like him because he is focused/driven/defensive minded.

I thought the death of his friend in 9/11 was why Jeff left.
http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/fallen-friend-inspiration-van-article-1.932920

Not how I remember the situation and if it was does that really sound like a legit reason for you. What if we hire h8m and someone else close passes...is he gone again?

Not a JVG hater...just worry we have been there done that...don’t recall many of these reach into the past and pull out a miracle coach th8ngs happening. Almost every franchise does it...reaches for ex that had good run and ultimately things level off.