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Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:57 pm
by TXviking [enjin:6602528]
Per NBA on ESPN twitter:
Tom Thibodeau closing in on 5-year $50M deal to become coach/president of T-Wolves (via @ESPNSteinLine/@YahooSports)
https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/722842314125787137
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:00 pm
by Monster
I would say the percentage of KG returning as a player becomes pretty strong (it was strong before) with the hiring of Thibs.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:09 pm
by Camden [enjin:6601484]
monsterpile wrote:I would say the percentage of KG returning as a player becomes pretty strong (it was strong before) with the hiring of Thibs.
I also think we'll be in the mix for Luol Deng. That just makes too much sense.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:16 pm
by Phenom
That is quite a payday. I assume playoffs are the minimum expectation for next year.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:22 pm
by SameOldNudityDrew
Man, I wonder if Noah can get back to anything close to his form from a couple years ago. If he could, and we somehow brought him in and Deng too, with Thibs as coach, we should be able to make a big improvement defensively.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:24 pm
by Q12543 [enjin:6621299]
monsterpile wrote:Camden0916 wrote:For some reason, recent news about the Wolves bringing in Thibodeau/Layden has me hearing This Magic Moment by The Drifters in my head...
I couldn't place the song so I looked it up and just listened to it. Good stuff.
Wow, I knew we had some old souls on this board, but that is definitely a trip in the way-back machine!
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:25 pm
by Camden [enjin:6601484]
SameOldDrew wrote:Man, I wonder if Noah can get back to anything close to his form from a couple years ago. If he could, and we somehow brought him in and Deng too, with Thibs as coach, we should be able to make a big improvement defensively.
I actually think Noah's gonna end up in Dallas. Gut feeling on that one.
And if KG's coming back, which it seems likely that he is, having him around Noah doesn't seem like the greatest of ideas despite them both being Thibs guys.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:25 pm
by Q12543 [enjin:6621299]
SameOldNudityDrew wrote:The freakiest part of that video is the bull exhaling and inhaling that same puff of smoke.
LOL! Hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it. That is kind of weird.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:28 pm
by Q12543 [enjin:6621299]
Camden wrote:SameOldDrew wrote:Man, I wonder if Noah can get back to anything close to his form from a couple years ago. If he could, and we somehow brought him in and Deng too, with Thibs as coach, we should be able to make a big improvement defensively.
I actually think Noah's gonna end up in Dallas. Gut feeling on that one.
And if KG's coming back, which it seems likely that he is, having him around Noah doesn't seem like the greatest of ideas despite them both being Thibs guys.
Like I mentioned previously, there is sometimes
too much of a good thing. Thibs is high-intensity enough as it is. I don't want too many "mentors" and coaches in these guys' shorts all the time. Of course, I was a little worried about the Mitchell/KG combination this past season and it seems like KG took a back seat and was very supportive overall.....I just don't want strait jackets put around these kids.
Re: Windhorst: Sam Mitchell won't be returning
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2016 1:30 pm
by Coolbreeze44
Well there you have it. We are going to win a lot of games next year. I'm saying the goal is at least 50 wins and a top 4 seed. The improvement should be that dramatic as the Western conference becomes weaker.
I also reserve the right to bitch if this thing comes off the tracks in 2-3 years. :d