Halfway Mark

[Mstermisty [enjin:6864008]]

If the Wolves had actually hired Sam to be the head coach before this year I think he would be fired right now or very soon. But since he was forced to take over an unfortunate situation there is no doubt a much stronger chance they'll let him finish out the year. I guess you can look at this two ways:

1) Keeping Mitchell is going to stunt players' development and push the collective fan apathy to an unprecedented level (ie Target Center is already a morgue)

2) Mitchell will get the least out of this squad--record wise we will continue to underachieve, possibly grossly underachieve, but this will result in a top 5 draft pick or maybe even a top pick like Simmons or Ingram

So the question becomes, does #2 trump #1? As much as I hate what I'm seeing on the court, I think at this point it might. As a beat down Wolves fan I want to see a new interim coach right now to see if the young guys will respond to a new voice (no guarantee they will), but logically maybe the best thing that could happen is we roll out the Mitchell tank for another 1/2 season, swallow the supersuck pill one more time and try to add one more big piece through the draft.

[Monster]

If the Wolves had actually hired Sam to be the head coach before this year I think he would be fired right now or very soon. But since he was forced to take over an unfortunate situation there is no doubt a much stronger chance they'll let him finish out the year. I guess you can look at this two ways:

1) Keeping Mitchell is going to stunt players' development and push the collective fan apathy to an unprecedented level (ie Target Center is already a morgue)

2) Mitchell will get the least out of this squad--record wise we will continue to underachieve, possibly grossly underachieve, but this will result in a top 5 draft pick or maybe even a top pick like Simmons or Ingram

So the question becomes, does #2 trump #1? As much as I hate what I'm seeing on the court, I think at this point it might. As a beat down Wolves fan I want to see a new interim coach right now to see if the young guys will respond to a new voice (no guarantee they will), but logically maybe the best thing that could happen is we roll out the Mitchell tank for another 1/2 season, swallow the supersuck pill one more time and try to add one more big piece through the draft.

How much would a new voice that likely won't be here a few months from now really help? I just don't see a no brainer coaching hire coming in here this year so might as well roll with Sam but you do have a bright point of view with a tanking situation. Lol

[Coolbreeze44]

I think it's very possible a new voice could make a dramatic difference. Sam's a terrible fit for this, or quite frankly, any team. I really believe we have no idea how talented or good this year's version of the team could be.

[BizarroJerry [enjin:6592520]]

Let the tanks move in....

[Monster]

I think it's very possible a new voice could make a dramatic difference. Sam's a terrible fit for this, or quite frankly, any team. I really believe we have no idea how talented or good this year's version of the team could be.

Do you have any suggestions of guys to take over immediately?

[60WinTim]

Well, my suggestion for an "interim to the interim" is Rick Adelman...

[thedoper]

POBO and Head Coach to JVG now. It's a fine situation, no one expects anything at this point and he has the rest of the year to evaluate the roster up close. Let's beat the rush on this.