Comments on: Greg Monroe’s USA Select Team snubs angers Pistons front office, but not me

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:31:21 +0000

If Feldman wishes to list player attributes, why omit Monroe’s superior passing unless he’s pushing an agenda? The Select team isn’t just a form of honorable mention — rather, it is about preparing the Olympic team to face international players who often play a classic give & go style. Monroe has excelled at that since college. When the Olympians get back-doored over and over again, it will be because USA Basketball lacked the foresight to arrange adequate preparation.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:17:40 +0000

Yeah, perhaps the fact that Charlotte is low key could be a selling point, although I would assume Sloan wouldn't take that job without assurances that they would spend some money and improve that roster quickly. He's old, so a major rebuilding process probably isn't in the cards for him.

But if they get Davis, they instantly go from one of the league's worst jobs to one of its best.

By: Desolation Row

Desolation Row — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:09:01 +0000

Great point! What intrigues me is that Sloan coached in Utah forever — he almost seems to be cut of the same mold as Larry Brown (see: SMU), in that he’d probably prefer a project to taking on a roster of stars like Miami or LA. But Charlotte is more disaster than project.. will be interesting to see where he ends up if he is actually interested in returning to coaching.

By: Patrick Hayes

Patrick Hayes — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:16:38 +0000

I think the Bobcats are interested in Jerry Sloan, I'm skeptical that feeling is mutual. Charlotte has been floating just about every high profile name out there as someone they are targeting or planning to interview. There were also anonymous rumors that Nate McMillan was interested in that job. I think it's more Charlotte trying to create some buzz around a franchise that has none than Sloan or other big name coaches actually being interested. If they do indeed win the lottery and have a chance to draft Davis, I think that might change things. But Sloan or McMillan would have no incentive to jump at that job, or any job really, at the moment.

A coach of Sloan's stature will have his pick of great gigs. The Clippers job could open up. The Lakers job could open up. If Miami is bounced again, that job could open up. The Orlando job is open and that's still an attractive job as long as Dwight is on the roster. I would think all of those teams would be interested in Sloan if they decide to make coaching changes.

By: Desolation Row

Desolation Row — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:53:53 +0000

Also saw that Jerry Sloan is interested in the Bobcats coaching position… any news on this front with the Pistons at all? Would be great if they could make a play for him… wouldn’t be the first time we fired a promising young coach in favor of an established name!

Sloan coaching the pick and roll with Knight and Monroe? I may need some tissues…

By: Desolation Row

Desolation Row — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:51:03 +0000

That’s too bad — a big story from the last Olympic team was how Kobe’s work ethic rubbed off on a lot of the other players, pushing them to work harder at their own games and improving their play (and overall quality of the NBA). Even though he’s improved a ton in only two years, it would have been great for him to see how other elite players prepare… not sure he’s getting the best example from CV Shitty-One.