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Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:03 am
by 60WinTim
CoolBreeze44 wrote:60WinTim wrote:And I know I can be such a Debbie Downer... Here is a "coaches power ranking" with Thibs at #11 and why he might not be a good fit with the Wolves:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2663394-power-ranking-all-30-nba-head-coaches-going-into-2016-17-training-camp/page/21
(of course, if you ask me, it's a bunch of poppycock!)
It's not a slam dunk that Thibs is the right guy for this job. Been saying that for a couple years. The proof will be in the pudding.
Yup, you and LST are co-chairs for the "Skeptical on Thibs but hope for the best" club...
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:24 am
by Monster
60WinTim wrote:CoolBreeze44 wrote:60WinTim wrote:And I know I can be such a Debbie Downer... Here is a "coaches power ranking" with Thibs at #11 and why he might not be a good fit with the Wolves:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2663394-power-ranking-all-30-nba-head-coaches-going-into-2016-17-training-camp/page/21
(of course, if you ask me, it's a bunch of poppycock!)
It's not a slam dunk that Thibs is the right guy for this job. Been saying that for a couple years. The proof will be in the pudding.
Yup, you and LST are co-chairs for the "Skeptical on Thibs but hope for the best" club...
I always get a kick out of how some successful coaches are termed not developmental coaches (like this article saying this about Thibs) despite them playing young players and young guys having plenty of success under them. I get where the narrative comes from but basically saying he doesn't develop players seems like a stretch.
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 12:35 pm
by longstrangetrip [enjin:6600564]
60WinTim wrote:CoolBreeze44 wrote:60WinTim wrote:And I know I can be such a Debbie Downer... Here is a "coaches power ranking" with Thibs at #11 and why he might not be a good fit with the Wolves:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2663394-power-ranking-all-30-nba-head-coaches-going-into-2016-17-training-camp/page/21
(of course, if you ask me, it's a bunch of poppycock!)
It's not a slam dunk that Thibs is the right guy for this job. Been saying that for a couple years. The proof will be in the pudding.
Yup, you and LST are co-chairs for the "Skeptical on Thibs but hope for the best" club...
Yeah, I think that's a fair way to describe my position, and probably Cool's too. I can't remember who Cool was advocating for, but I wanted a younger, more out-of-the-box choice...a young up-and-comer like Kevin Ollie who could grow with this young roster. That said, if Thibs can guide this team to 50+ wins this season, I'll label his hiring a success.
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 6:10 pm
by BizarroJerry [enjin:6592520]
Yeeeuup, something stinks with KG and I hope it becomes a non-issue soon whether he plays or not.
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:28 pm
by 60WinTim
Seems like this will be outcome...
Marc Stein ?@ESPNSteinLine 2m2 minutes ago
Minnesota and Kevin Garnett are in advanced discussions on a buyout expected to end KG's second stint with the Wolves, league sources say.
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:45 pm
by BloopOracle
great start to pissing off Towns smh
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:47 pm
by Monster
60WinTim wrote:Seems like this will be outcome...
Marc Stein ?@ESPNSteinLine 2m2 minutes ago
Minnesota and Kevin Garnett are in advanced discussions on a buyout expected to end KG's second stint with the Wolves, league sources say.
Jon K
This has been in the works. A lot of complicating factors will lead to KG's exit
https://twitter.com/apkrawczynski/status/778757020774039553
Edit:
Also from Jon
Was hope in Wolves org that KG would retire and leave on good terms. @ESPNSteinLine report indicates may not work that way
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 7:51 pm
by Monster
BloopOracle wrote:great start to pissing off Towns smh
Towns is a smart guy. I think if it has come to this I think it's reasonable to make an assumption KG has some legit fault somewhere along the way that came to this end. Towns will see that. I just hope Glen doesn't say anything he regrets this time...
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:47 pm
by 60WinTim
A very observant twitter tweet... :)
Punch-Drunk Wolves ?@PDWolves 24m24 minutes ago
Probably unrelated to the KG buyout but there's an unrealistic amount of lightning happening over the Target Center area right now.
Re: KG needs to confirm his return already
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:56 pm
by Monster
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/17607303/kevin-garnett-minnesota-timberwolves-talking-buyout
Steins sources say this buyout is so KG can retire. That's kinda encouraging. We will see.