Larry Brown

[ohara831]

Well, so many have clammored for the firing of Sam Vincent. I read on ESPN that Larry Brown says he is wanting to get back into coaching. Now, he has some serious baggage, we all know that is true. But, it is undeniable that he is a great teacher. He can teach young players how to be great as a team. That is something that this Bobcat team needs badly!

Just curious. How many of you would consider him as a new Coach for the Bobcats? Or, is there too much baggage for you to feel comfortable. With his NC roots, it may be something MJ considers. You never know.

[amour217]

If I recall correctly, Larry Brown hates playing young, inexperienced players. I'm not sure if this team is a good fit for him, though I could be wrong

[TheBeagle]

I'd consider it, but ultimately we need someone for the long-term, or at least, longer-term than what LB would provide. That said, it's all about Vincent for the rest of the year; I'm not sailing him out to sea just yet....

[spectre]

Yes! Sam can be an assistant.

[Dead_Real]

I'd consider it, but ultimately we need someone for the long-term, or at least, longer-term than what LB would provide. That said, it's all about Vincent for the rest of the year; I'm not sailing him out to sea just yet....

Neither will MJ I don't think since they are friends and didn't he hand pick Vincent this past offseason?

[MattD]

anyone. Vincent has obviously been over his head. I respect the man for trying, but it was too early. He should have been an assistant for a while longer. He has broken down and has basically gone with what weve been demanding now the lineup of ray jrich gerald (well dudley last night) mek and nazr. He hasnt handled himself well and now we all hate him, I dont know what the players think, but it seems like they have a lot of trouble with him. Once youve lost respect, its really hard to gain in back...

I dont know if Larry Brown is the answer. But we certainly have a better team with harder workers then the joke knicks and I think he could pull more wins.

Really who I want to see step up and coach is MJ. He would be probably the best motivator ever. Demanding the best, just like Ohara talked about in another thread, and pushing the team to its peak.

[davcbow]

Id love to see him coach but would he? Has there ever been a owner that coached in the NBA?

[MattD]

no idea if its even allowed... but either way, it may be a bad idea. He has no (very little) experience coaching, and like Vincent none on this level.

[ohara831]

no idea if its even allowed... but either way, it may be a bad idea. He has no (very little) experience coaching, and like Vincent none on this level.
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Ummm, I'm missing something here. We are talking about Larry Brown. I am unsure of what you mean about "very little experience" as a Coach. Can you tell me, or did you think we were speaking of someone else?

[MattD]

look a few posts above... I was talking about MJ

Larry is the polar opposite of inexperienced

[ohara831]

Gotcha. No way do I want MJ to coach. Just stay in the front office or occasionally a practice.

[dnbman]

Have to agree with whoever said "no."

As mentioned, Larry Brown is notoriously bad with developing talent. He's the guy you bring in when you have a bunch of veterans with chips on their shoulder, willing to listen. I think we still need a season or two before we reach that.

[MattD]

well I dont know. We are still a young team, but not all either rookies or ego assholes, like the knicks.

Gerald and Jason in their 7th year of their career. They are ready to win seriously.

Ray. In his third year, pretty good, needs more work, but he is tough and willing to listen.

Mek- Mature, 3 year college player national Champ, ready to work under the right system. Playing really well right now because he wants it.

Nazr- Veteran who is in the same boat.

Ammo and Sean May- no comment (I hardly consider them part of our team)

Matt- Smart offensive player who has dealt with this messed up system pretty well even though his numbers have been hurt

Jared- Rookie but some say the highest bball IQ on the team

I really dont think that we are a team that Larry would have to teach the basics and worry about egos getting in the way to win here, which may be nice. He could do it, especially with a nice offensive set and some solid defense.