martin wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

martin wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

Rookie wrote:That's crazy dude. That little prick 100% didn't deserve that job. He has spent exactly zero minutes on an NBA bench or as an assistant. If he doesn't learn the right dose of humility this experiment is going up in flames

JJ Redick on getting Lakers' job: 'I know I deserve this opportunity as well'

JJ Redick on the challenge of the Lakers job and skipping the coaching line: “In regards to skipping the line… I think there’s a little bit of a misconception around the idea of someone deserving something or someone not deserving something. Ultimately, it is an organization’s charge to find a coach that’s the right fit for that team and organization with whatever skill sets they may have. There hasn’t been a moment that I haven’t felt an extreme level of gratitude, and yes, I feel lucky. I feel lucky I got this opportunity, but I know I deserve this opportunity as well. It’s not because I spent seven years as an assistant coach—it’s because I’ve worked my ass off on this craft of basketball for the last 32 years.”

A better response to the question of wether or not Reddick desrves the job would have been for JJ to answer "that remains to be seen".

Larry Bird took the Pacers to the Finals with no coaching experience. But the flip side to that coin is Derek "booty call' Fisher.

And the opposite is also true, Fizdale was brought up in the Riley/Spo school of coaching and fell flat. 8 years as an assistant or something from 2 of the best and that did not help him.

Good point. Although Fizdale had coached a 50 win playoff team in Memphis. In NY he showed that he was mostly about being a celebrity coach.

JVG pointed out at the time that Fizdale should have spent more time working on being the best coach he could be, instead of chasing the cameras.

In Miami he was mostly about kissing up to the "big three", not learning from a future HOF coach in Spoelstra. His time as head coach in NY showed that he was more about style than substance.

50 games over 2 years. He coached a 43 win team in his first year and ran into Spurs and lost in first round. And then won 7 more in 19 games the next season before getting canned.

There was a lot of friction between Fizdale and Marc Gasol that season.

GustavBahler wrote:

martin wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

martin wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

Rookie wrote:That's crazy dude. That little prick 100% didn't deserve that job. He has spent exactly zero minutes on an NBA bench or as an assistant. If he doesn't learn the right dose of humility this experiment is going up in flames

JJ Redick on getting Lakers' job: 'I know I deserve this opportunity as well'

JJ Redick on the challenge of the Lakers job and skipping the coaching line: “In regards to skipping the line… I think there’s a little bit of a misconception around the idea of someone deserving something or someone not deserving something. Ultimately, it is an organization’s charge to find a coach that’s the right fit for that team and organization with whatever skill sets they may have. There hasn’t been a moment that I haven’t felt an extreme level of gratitude, and yes, I feel lucky. I feel lucky I got this opportunity, but I know I deserve this opportunity as well. It’s not because I spent seven years as an assistant coach—it’s because I’ve worked my ass off on this craft of basketball for the last 32 years.”

A better response to the question of wether or not Reddick desrves the job would have been for JJ to answer "that remains to be seen".

Larry Bird took the Pacers to the Finals with no coaching experience. But the flip side to that coin is Derek "booty call' Fisher.

And the opposite is also true, Fizdale was brought up in the Riley/Spo school of coaching and fell flat. 8 years as an assistant or something from 2 of the best and that did not help him.

Good point. Although Fizdale had coached a 50 win playoff team in Memphis. In NY he showed that he was mostly about being a celebrity coach.

JVG pointed out at the time that Fizdale should have spent more time working on being the best coach he could be, instead of chasing the cameras.

In Miami he was mostly about kissing up to the "big three", not learning from a future HOF coach in Spoelstra. His time as head coach in NY showed that he was more about style than substance.

50 games over 2 years. He coached a 43 win team in his first year and ran into Spurs and lost in first round. And then won 7 more in 19 games the next season before getting canned.

There was a lot of friction between Fizdale and Marc Gasol that season.

Did Fiz think they were a 50 win team and Marc disagreed?

GustavBahler wrote:

martin wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

martin wrote:

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martin wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

Rookie wrote:That's crazy dude. That little prick 100% didn't deserve that job. He has spent exactly zero minutes on an NBA bench or as an assistant. If he doesn't learn the right dose of humility this experiment is going up in flames

JJ Redick on getting Lakers' job: 'I know I deserve this opportunity as well'

JJ Redick on the challenge of the Lakers job and skipping the coaching line: “In regards to skipping the line… I think there’s a little bit of a misconception around the idea of someone deserving something or someone not deserving something. Ultimately, it is an organization’s charge to find a coach that’s the right fit for that team and organization with whatever skill sets they may have. There hasn’t been a moment that I haven’t felt an extreme level of gratitude, and yes, I feel lucky. I feel lucky I got this opportunity, but I know I deserve this opportunity as well. It’s not because I spent seven years as an assistant coach—it’s because I’ve worked my ass off on this craft of basketball for the last 32 years.”

A better response to the question of wether or not Reddick desrves the job would have been for JJ to answer "that remains to be seen".

Larry Bird took the Pacers to the Finals with no coaching experience. But the flip side to that coin is Derek "booty call' Fisher.

And the opposite is also true, Fizdale was brought up in the Riley/Spo school of coaching and fell flat. 8 years as an assistant or something from 2 of the best and that did not help him.

Good point. Although Fizdale had coached a 50 win playoff team in Memphis. In NY he showed that he was mostly about being a celebrity coach.

JVG pointed out at the time that Fizdale should have spent more time working on being the best coach he could be, instead of chasing the cameras.

In Miami he was mostly about kissing up to the "big three", not learning from a future HOF coach in Spoelstra. His time as head coach in NY showed that he was more about style than substance.

50 games over 2 years. He coached a 43 win team in his first year and ran into Spurs and lost in first round. And then won 7 more in 19 games the next season before getting canned.

There was a lot of friction between Fizdale and Marc Gasol that season.

Did Fiz think they were a 50 win team and Marc disagreed?

It was about getting benched for the 4th quarter. I dont believe it was just that incident though.

If I recall, reports were that Marc was down on Fox early in the season. He didn't agree with his coaching strategy and pushed back on things like taking more threes. At some point, Marc voiced his opinion that he didn't think the team could go far with Fiz as a coach. Fis responded by saying "I get it, you want Gregg Popovich, and I want LeBron James." That was reportedly the point of no return for Fiz.

Frank Madden: Bronny goes 0/4, gets benched after 6 minutes, and then the Lakers’ random young dudes go on a huge run to win the game against the Bucks’ youngsters. Some guys just can’t handle the bright lights of preseason basketball in Milwaukee – via Twitter fmaddenNBA

Nalod wrote:

Rookie wrote:I think it’s safe to say that Bronny isn’t on PED’s…atleast not yet

Frank Madden: Bronny goes 0/4, gets benched after 6 minutes, and then the Lakers’ random young dudes go on a huge run to win the game against the Bucks’ youngsters. Some guys just can’t handle the bright lights of preseason basketball in Milwaukee – via Twitter fmaddenNBA

The kid went into cardiac arrest a year ago. He had as **** season being behind as he could not play for a while.
This is Lebrons kid and Lakers pulled a "Chris smith". Rememeber JR's brother? Not an NBA player but we paid him and JR resigned with knicks.
Thanasis? Rick Brunson? Royal Ivey......Teams have to gain advantage where they can and be within the rules.

Want to hate on Lebron, its easy target to hate on Bronny.
Lebron can't possibly be this good at his age? Tilt to PED's. Can't verify it. Just like Gov't can create hurricanes. Can't prove it, can't even come up with motive.
some people just run with it to make them feel better.
Yes Rookie, we all know Bronny is not an NBA talent yet and he is at best a prospect. LEbron and lakers want to make history and have a father/son duo. Its a show. Its a thing.
Its a first. The kid has had every advantage of training, diet, and coaching anyone could dream of. is it fair? Yes, his father is Lebron. Just like Chris had JR, and Thanasis has Giannis. Teams do what they need to.
I think Bronny players early then gets to Gleague and get reps. Perhaps he eventually earns it for real, or fades away.
Nobody did Jordan like this? He played all 82 games his final season in DC at age 39 and his eyes were freaking yellow. He avg. 37min a game also.
It was a marvel few remember. Still remarkable!
We just accept what ever it is.

Who is frank madden. Calling Bronny's career in a preseason game? Like he knows something the whole world does not? The kid is not NBA ready and its not about bright lights and can't handle it. Its about his talent-experience is not there yet. Might never be. But he is a prospect and never has there been such scrutiny. Pesonally it makes Frank madden look small to do a twitter like that. Its not like nobody sees it. Maybe Bronny never achieves it. But for one moment a father and son played on the same court in an NBA game. Lebron is a billionaire and his kids will want for nothing. But Lebron puts in the work year after year. No PED can replace that.
He is tested and only thing you can say is "league looks the other way". Prove it? You can't. He has defied logic since he was a junior in high school .

None of this costs taxpayers a dime, or reduces our freedoms.

I haven’t read your entire post yet but I wanted to say that I hope that the pressure of being a scrub isn’t so great that he would turn to PED’s. I have zero hate for the kid. As a dad of kids who played sports competitively I have concern. The national spotlight can be cruel. Even if he acts like he doesn’t listen to the noise, it can be tough on a young man to live up to expectations.

Also want to add that I don’t see black helicopters outside my window and don’t go for any conspiracy theory bullcrap so please don’t try and put me in that bucket.

Nalod wrote:Martin has black drones so I'd be careful about what you say!
I don't believe your in that bucket but if you believe with no evidence other than it being defying logic Lebron is amazing at this age and repeating it its of the same line of thinking. Not saying you believe there was no moon walk!

I heard Bronny say in an interview he would always have pressure because of his dad and my guess is he well understands he does not have the genetic gifts of height and perhaps durability his pops has. Maybe Bryce is the lucky gene pool winner? Jordans kids never got the gift. Jordan has a brother that was not over 6foot. Savannah James is not a short women and played sports. Often kids are tall than parents. James family children are not taller than Dad.
I agree its a pressure cooker but these kids want to play and it would be egregious to pressure them. My guess is they have family therapists and performance psychiatrists/coaching to deal with the many aspects of being a high profile famlily and striving to play sports at a super high level. I would hope Bronny is not delusional about expectations and Lebron (who says the right things in public at least) is aware.

I have a tin foil hat and intake enough meds that makes me think I have drones

But also, maybe I do have drones and you all better watch out! But really, my drones are just for the ladies and to keep up with what Dayne and Rebecca are doing, just to set the record straight.

Rookie wrote:I think it’s safe to say that Bronny isn’t on PED’s…atleast not yet

Frank Madden: Bronny goes 0/4, gets benched after 6 minutes, and then the Lakers’ random young dudes go on a huge run to win the game against the Bucks’ youngsters. Some guys just can’t handle the bright lights of preseason basketball in Milwaukee – via Twitter fmaddenNBA

Supposedly lebron’s name is now coming up in connection with the Puff Daddy you know what parties. Gonna be a long season for Adam Silver’s precious lakers!

Bibby said hotel security was able to tell via video which player used a key to get into the room and take the money, but he wouldn’t divulge which player it was. He said he and security then entered the player’s room together and Bibby saw a ripped-up envelope where the money used to be. “It was ripped up in the bathroom, so we already know it was him,” Bibby said. – via Newark Star-Ledger

Pressed on who the player was, Bibby was asked if it was Billy Walker. “It was not Bill Walker,” Bibby said. “He’s a good guy. He’s a good guy.” That leaves everyone to guess who else it might have been. – via Newark Star-Ledger

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Rookie wrote:I’m just wondering if Edward’s will tolerate Randle being disengaged when he doesn’t have the ball in his hands of if Randle will submit to Edward’s ball dominance. Randle is theoretically in a contract year. I think there is potential for some heated moments here.

Randle got along fine with Brunson when he asserted himself as the team leader. I assume Randle and as you noted with Finch are good together and they will figure it out. Edwards has his bag so he is good. Winning is good. Randle needs to stay healthy. His injuries were contact so its not a chronic issue.
Who will pay him? I have no clue. perhaps Minny pays him below the KAT number but for long term?
Edwards should be smart enough to also capitalize on his abilty to catch and shoot so perhaps Randle makes his life easier?

As for "Finchy"? Not sure it was always in the cards he'd go free agent and then in Minny but reality is They had KAT, we had a piece that really does fit and perhaps "Finchy" was very happy to get randle in return. We all saw it was a good fit for them for months. With DDV it was a very good trade for them.

As for Randle leaving? He gave us a discount once. That was not gonna happen again? I like the KAT trade. Lets see it execute!!!

Dang I didn’t attach the quote I was commenting on

The Wolves are counting on the trust that was built between Finch and Randle in New Orleans to travel up the Mississippi to Minnesota. If they can pull it off, this is a team that can go as far as it wants to go in the West. The Wolves would not have traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Randle and Donte DiVincenzo if they thought the deal was going to hurt their chances to contend. Finch’s connection to Randle played a major role in their decision to make such a significant move after planning to run it back. “If anybody knows anything about me, I’m a rhythm player and Finchy does a great job of putting me in spots where I’m catching it in the flow, catching it in rhythm, making my reads simple and just playing,” Randle said. “Not thinking too much, just playing. We view the game in a very unselfish way and I just try to let that be contagious with the rest of the team.” – via New York Times