The next coach of the Detroit Pistons is...

Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by BillLaimbeer, Jun 6, 2011.

Page 13 of 17

  1. detteam Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    4,957
    Likes Received:
    100
    Location:
    Troy
    I'm holding out hope that Frank is just a rumor since nothing has been announced officially.

    It would be interesting to know Gores thoughts after reading Foster's articles since he probably doesn't read this board
    detteam, Jul 23, 2011
    #241

  2. Nemo Member+

    Member Since:
    Dec 1, 2006
    Message Count:
    9,871
    Likes Received:
    494
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    The Heights
    This picture came to mind when I read your words..

    [IMG]
    Nemo, Jul 23, 2011
    #242

  3. Mogilny Member+

    Member Since:
    Jan 22, 2010
    Message Count:
    2,265
    Likes Received:
    520
    Frank or Laimbeer were my guys so I'm happy with this hire.
    Mogilny, Jul 23, 2011
    #243

  4. linwood Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 2, 2005
    Message Count:
    3,562
    Likes Received:
    488
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    I remember when Jason Kidd took over the head coaching job for the Nets after he fired Byron Scott. That's where puppet coach got his start.
    linwood, Jul 23, 2011
    #244
    • Staff / Moderator

    max Forum Mod

    Member Since:
    Aug 15, 2005
    Message Count:
    7,062
    Likes Received:
    141
    Not the guy I was hoping for and I don't know why they would want to hire someone who has had respect issues with the players in the past.

    Good news is that they actually hired someone ( did not wait until the lockout ended ).

    He can't possibly be worse than Q.

    Is the Checkets now the defacto GM? What is up with Gores hiring a consultant when that should be the GM's job.
    max, Jul 23, 2011
    #245

  6. basketbills Contributor

    Member Since:
    Aug 14, 2005
    Message Count:
    3,409
    Likes Received:
    335
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Howard Stubb's garage
    I guess I'm good with Little Larry Frank. I'd like to see him bring someone on board the coaching staff with some Piston DNA...maybe Laimbeer of Rufus Henry...someone like that.
    basketbills, Jul 23, 2011
    #246

  7. detteam Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    4,957
    Likes Received:
    100
    Location:
    Troy
    If I was Laimbeer and got offered an assistant job under Frank I'd tell Gores to eff off.

    On the other hand, I think Rufus would be a great addition to the staff
    detteam, Jul 23, 2011
    #247

  8. detteam Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    4,957
    Likes Received:
    100
    Location:
    Troy
    Foster is right about 'fan interest'
    detteam, Jul 23, 2011
    #248
    • 2 Time Fantasy Champion

    BallDon'tLie Hji

    Member Since:
    Nov 5, 2005
    Message Count:
    5,321
    Likes Received:
    1,230
    Location:
    Denver, CO
    Rufus Henry is under contract to coach the Denver Squirrels of the PF .com Novice Fantasy Basketball League. I have not granted the Pistons (or any team for that matter) permission to speak with coach Henry about any coaching vacancies.

    Please find some other name to populate your list of speculative candidates sir. Have a nice day.

    [IMG]
    BallDon'tLie, Jul 23, 2011
    #249
    • 4 Time Fantasy Champion

    BillLaimbeer Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 7, 2005
    Message Count:
    11,727
    Likes Received:
    1,022
    Location:
    Michigan

    No doubt. Dumars' power has been undermined. I'm sure Gores' staff compared all of the potential coaches using bar graphs, column charts, and PowerPoint slide shows.
    BillLaimbeer, Jul 23, 2011
    #250

  11. TheeTFD Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    8,312
    Likes Received:
    149
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Los Lunas, NM
    Ah, RHenry don't need no permission to advance his illustrious career Ballz.
    Dumars never say squat to any coach, after the hire, did he ?
    It would be fantastic for LFrank to hire BLbeer, Dre.
    Looking back, the Carlisle firing was a mistake.
    *
    hey Beer is it possible all the charts were skued due to a tilt ?
    TheeTFD, Jul 23, 2011
    #251
    • 1 Time Fantasy Champion

    Woody One Time Champion

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    823
    Likes Received:
    120
    Location:
    Bloomington, IL
    I like the Frank hire. If he wants to use Laimbeer (the REAL ONE), I'm good with that.

    :):pound::):pound:
    Woody, Jul 23, 2011
    #252
    • Staff / Moderator

    max Forum Mod

    Member Since:
    Aug 15, 2005
    Message Count:
    7,062
    Likes Received:
    141
    We all knew Dumars was in trouble. I just did not expect it to be a slow death spread over a season or 2. Dumars must have a couple of years left on a guaranteed contract or something. Or maybe JD really wanted Frank too.
    max, Jul 23, 2011
    #253

  14. TaS Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    14,982
    Likes Received:
    1,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicaaago
    There is no way that Frank hires an assistant coach that the majority of the fans want to see as the head coach. That would be putting way too much pressure on himself when he knows he has 2 years of rebuilding coming up (and certain struggles record-wise).
    TaS, Jul 23, 2011
    #254

  15. TheeTFD Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    8,312
    Likes Received:
    149
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Los Lunas, NM
    he'd gain 22,000 fans immediately.
    TheeTFD, Jul 23, 2011
    #255
    • 4 Time Fantasy Champion

    BillLaimbeer Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 7, 2005
    Message Count:
    11,727
    Likes Received:
    1,022
    Location:
    Michigan
    I thought Dumars really wanted Woodson.
    BillLaimbeer, Jul 23, 2011
    #256
    • Staff / Moderator
    • 2 Time Fantasy Champion

    webz Fantasy Contributor

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    2,718
    Likes Received:
    134
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Melbourne, Australia
    I'm ok with Frank. Hopefully he has learnt a great deal in Boston and is able to have a Thibodeau-like impact.
    webz, Jul 24, 2011
    #257

  18. KGREG Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    4,219
    Likes Received:
    318
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Saginaw, Michigan
    Good Hire! Frank had a decent freshman run in NJ, nothing spectacular but he cut his teeth and didn't fall on his face. I think he's learned, I think he's smarter and I think he'll be a good coach. I wonder what Lee will call him?
    KGREG, Jul 24, 2011
    #258
    • Staff / Moderator

    max Forum Mod

    Member Since:
    Aug 15, 2005
    Message Count:
    7,062
    Likes Received:
    141
    Anyone will look good to us at this point after Curry and Q.
    max, Jul 24, 2011
    #259

  20. TaS Member+

    Member Since:
    Sep 1, 2005
    Message Count:
    14,982
    Likes Received:
    1,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicaaago
    It's a good sign that Thorn is still endorsing him.
    TaS, Jul 24, 2011
    #260
Page 13 of 17

Share This Page