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Think going for a coach in Europe is the way forward?
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Think going for a coach in Europe is the way forward?
Cleveland Cavaliers are discussing their three options with the first overall pick with their head coaching candidates.
The Cavaliers want to be sure that the next head coach is on the same page as the front office in regards to the selection.
Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker are being considered by the Cavaliers
[url]http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.ssf/2014/06/terrys_talkin_about_johnny_man.html[/url]
I'm completely enamored with this idea... to the point where this guy may be my dream choice for the spot. Talk about thinking outside the box?
For all that the Cavs did wrong in their last coaching search -- which was one interview, then a hire -- they're really doing their due diligence this time around and Blatt, to me, would be a terrific hire.
Here he is being interviewed following the European Championship win... he is really fascinating to listen to...
[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exLt0VIlLxs[/url]
He's also allegedly in serious talks with GSW to become an assistant, but I would assume he'd be in Cleveland if we offered him the head coaching gig.
He's considered an offensive guru who gets the most out of his talent and is great at managing personalities.
Would be a redeeming hire :applause:
Although, my only anxiety would be how Irving and Waiters respond to him. He's a very authoritarian figure, even moreso than Pop.
This is quite interesting.
For me Blatt is one of the top coaches in Europe, and i'm not even saying that because he won the Euroleague this year.
He accomplishes things adapting to different styles and WAY different teams that he had all this years in Europe.
I'm kinda reticent with him dealing with super egos like Kyrie and Waiters. How would he deal with them (especially Kyrie being the star of the squad) it's a big question mark since the only "trouble guy" that he had in the past was Shved and he was benched a lot of times because of that.
He's an offensive juggernaut (sp?), he really knows how to take the best of his players.. it would be cool to watch them deal with NBA spacing.
I'd approve of the hire, for all the reasons the peeps above me said.
Besides, at this point, Cavs may as well take a risk.
If he can get the Irving-Waiters-TT-Embiid core to work offensively and develop well, that team is going to be incredible.
I always admired his defence more (one of the few coaches that knows how to really employ the zone) but he's really good and actually smart. As he said in that video he does make more with less.
[QUOTE=Milbuck]If he can get the Irving-Waiters-TT-Embiid core to work offensively and develop well, that team is going to be incredible.[/QUOTE]
Indeed it's important they find the right coach.
[QUOTE=Milbuck]If he can get the Irving-Waiters-TT-Embiid core to work offensively and develop well, that team is going to be incredible.[/QUOTE]
I don't think Embiid and TT fit each other well. Tristan would just take space for Embiid to operate, making it easier for other teams to double team. Bennett on the hand looks like a perfect fit. AB on the perimeter, knocking down 3's and Embiid dominating the paint on both ends. And I know it's a laughable statement after Bennett's season, but I still have faith in the guy. Dude slimmed down, working on his game. So hereby, I predict: Bennett will start the season over TT, who is more of an energy guy off the bench.
Kyrie/Dion/Ariza(?)/Bennett/Embiid it is
One of the best coaches in the world imo. He really knows his stuff, and is very adaptable. Most NBA coaches can't even manage one of those two.
he's intriguing because his faults aren't as in your face as other NBA retreads.
He has an amazing track record though.. I'm very intrigued.
I'd rather roll the dice on him than have Gentry or VDN.
[QUOTE=DukeDelonte13]he's intriguing because his faults aren't as in your face as other NBA retreads.
He has an amazing track record though.. I'm very intrigued.
I'd rather roll the dice on him than have Gentry or VDN.[/QUOTE]
No way do you want vinny.
I think you draft Embiid if you are going to make a move like this.
You have Irving/Embiid who knows how to play the traditional roles well
then you let your Euro Coach really experiment mashing other players to make sure those two star players shine.
I just think you pick the Center if you are not going for a guard oriented coach.
[QUOTE=GimmeThat]I think you draft Embiid if you are going to make a move like this.
You have Irving/Embiid who knows how to play the traditional roles well
then you let your Euro Coach really experiment mashing other players to make sure those two star players shine.
I just think you pick the Center if you are not going for a guard oriented coach.[/QUOTE]
You pick Embiid regardless of the coach, because he's the best prospect in the draft.
[url]http://www.eurohoops.net/2014/06/dunks/50066[/url]
1. Damjan Rudez flies (9/6) to USA, in order to meet the management of the @cavs & have dinner with the GM & the team
2. According to sources the Croatian Forward of @Basket_Zaragoza is in advanced talks with the @cavs
Move to get Blatt?
[QUOTE=Uncle Drew][url]http://www.eurohoops.net/2014/06/dunks/50066[/url]
1. Damjan Rudez flies (9/6) to USA, in order to meet the management of the @cavs & have dinner with the GM & the team
2. According to sources the Croatian Forward of @Basket_Zaragoza is in advanced talks with the @cavs
Move to get Blatt?[/QUOTE]
i wouldn't get your hopes up. Blatt seems like an interesting choice but i just think the chances of it happening are low. I don't think he's been interviewed or has an interview even scheduled.
Allon Sinai @AllonSinai
Excellent decision by the Cavs if true. I know in the States people may have the feeling that he is unproven and a risk but he is as much of a sure bet as it gets really.
Blatt is not a Messina type of guy who comes in with his style and makes his players adjust to it. He has a deep knowledge of pretty much all type of defenses and adjustments and does an amazing job of switching between them during games to fit different situations.
Some of the names that came up for that coaching gig were guys with too much of a traditional style IMO, which I don't really see working well with that roster. Blatt has had success before with 3-guard lineups as well as using stretch 4s for extended periods. More importantly, he coaches point guards extremely well, played point guard himself and seems to like having scoring point guards running his offense.
Personally, I am sure he will find success as an NBA coach.
whelp, Blatt allegedly had a phone interview with cleveland.
also allegedly, Blatt says he has received multiple offeres from various NBA teams.
Supposedly, Blatt is in the mix for either an assitant/consultant position for Golden State and Atlanta and in the mix for a HC gig (possibly, but unlikely considering Gentry has a second interview scheduled for tomorrow) in Cleveland.
We will find out soon enough.
[QUOTE=DukeDelonte13]whelp, Blatt allegedly had a phone interview with cleveland.
also allegedly, Blatt says he has received multiple offeres from various NBA teams.
Supposedly, Blatt is in the mix for either an assitant/consultant position for Golden State and Atlanta and in the mix for a HC gig (possibly, but unlikely considering Gentry has a second interview scheduled for tomorrow) in Cleveland.
We will find out soon enough.[/QUOTE]
Saw a Tweet from one of the ESPN guys that Blatt was interviewed by Israeli media, and he said he won't take an assistant coaching position. So it's HC or nothing.
Jason Lloyd says this has nothing to do with us :(
[URL="https://twitter.com/JasonLloydABJ/status/477120614676070400"]https://twitter.com/JasonLloydABJ/status/477120614676070400[/URL]
EDIT: And Amico reports the same:[URL="https://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/477130353983778816"]https://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/477130353983778816[/URL]
Interesting...
[QUOTE=TwentyThree]Jason Lloyd says this has nothing to do with us :(
[URL="https://twitter.com/JasonLloydABJ/status/477120614676070400"]https://twitter.com/JasonLloydABJ/status/477120614676070400[/URL]
EDIT: And Amico reports the same:[URL="https://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/477130353983778816"]https://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/477130353983778816[/URL][/QUOTE]
Adrian Wojnarowski ✔ @WojYahooNBA
David Blatt will announce he's leaving for NBA, but still talking w/ Warriors for top assistant and Cavs for head coaching job, sources say.
We still in dis.
Jason Lloyd with the Akron Beacon...
[QUOTE]Cavs have previously discussed coaching job with David Blatt, but I'm told his announcement today does not pertain to them.[/QUOTE]
Lloyd is usually reliable, looks like it's not the Cavs? We'll find out in about an hour or so I guess.
[QUOTE=Dr.J4ever]Saw a Tweet from one of the ESPN guys that Blatt was interviewed by Israeli media, and he said he won't take an assistant coaching position. So it's HC or nothing.[/QUOTE]
We'll find out, Cavs camp is saying the annoucement isn't in reference to Cleveland, I don't know if he's interviewed for other head coaching positions, so it's either some team we don't know about or assistant at Golden State. Woj reports Minnesota was in the running for Blatt, but was concentrated on Golden State or Cleveland the most.
Apparently the new conference to announce he is officially leaving for the NBA, but he hasn't made a choice yet on where he's going. Looks like no decision today. Also the Cavs haven't offered Blatt anything officially.
I like this guy. Here's a few videos of him. He seems to take no sh*t from anyone, which would be perfect for this team
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMa_5CZHars"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMa_5CZHars[/URL]
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlXPip1D1Q"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlXPip1D1Q[/URL]
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5SHSLOsjjE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5SHSLOsjjE[/URL]
He seems to want the Cavs job. Make it happen Griffin.
[QUOTE=TwentyThree]I like this guy. Here's a few videos of him. He seems to take no sh*t from anyone, which would be perfect for this team
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMa_5CZHars"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMa_5CZHars[/URL]
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlXPip1D1Q"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmlXPip1D1Q[/URL]
[URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5SHSLOsjjE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5SHSLOsjjE[/URL][/QUOTE]
Players would leave and probably not sign here. A strict coach that acts like a dick and disrespect players is not good. In russia yes...but the U.S no.
David Pick @IAmDPick
Just asked Blatt to narrow down his options for me. "I need to meet with Cavaliers in person. Prob next week in US. Warriors opt too."
[QUOTE=Uncle Drew]David Pick @IAmDPick
Just asked Blatt to narrow down his options for me. "I need to meet with Cavaliers in person. Prob next week in US. Warriors opt too."[/QUOTE]
nice.
[QUOTE=Uncle Drew]David Pick @IAmDPick
Just asked Blatt to narrow down his options for me. "I need to meet with Cavaliers in person. Prob next week in US. Warriors opt too."[/QUOTE]
Interesting
Cavs over Warriors though as he would rather have head coach position I'm sure.
He will be a great pick up. Cavs could get good real soon.
[QUOTE=All Net]Interesting
Cavs over Warriors though as he would rather have head coach position I'm sure.
He will be a great pick up. Cavs could get good real soon.[/QUOTE]
fingers are crossed. who knows what he wants. He never said he's hellbent on becoming an HC contrary to what some writers are saying. He may want to ease into the NBA and take a low key position first. It's not like there aren't a bunch of vacancies every single season.
This is my guy... watching tape of his innovative offensive philosophies and the way he seems to get the most out of his talent make him a very intriguing prospect.
Word is that we're down to three finalists... Blatt, Lue and Gentry. I'd probably rank them just like that, in terms of who I want. (1) Blatt, (2) Lue, (3) Gentry.
Let's do this.
[QUOTE=DukeDelonte13]fingers are crossed. who knows what he wants. He never said he's hellbent on becoming an HC contrary to what some writers are saying. He may want to ease into the NBA and take a low key position first. It's not like there aren't a bunch of vacancies every single season.[/QUOTE]
Here are the most recent tweets regarding Blatt...
David Pick
@IAmDPick
Spoke to David Blatt. Said he interviewed for Cavaliers head coach job via phone. Will talk with GM David Griffin again soon.
Adrian Wojnarowski
@WojYahooNBA
Warriors want Blatt for Kerr's staff, but uncertain how much longer they'll wait for Blatt to let head coaching process play out w/ Cavs.
Allon Sinai
@AllonSinai
Blatt says recent reports have been more or less accurate and that his decision regarding his destination will be made very shortly.
Steve Kyler
@stevekylerNBA
Hearing Cavs coaching process down to three guys -- Ty Lue, Alvin Gentry and David Blatt -- ownership will chime in on final hire.
@cavspdinsider
#Cavs will interview David Blatt next week, source says. Source also confirms Yahoo report of Tyronn Lue second interview Friday, and Gentry
It sounds like he is waiting for the Cavs to make him an offer before he commits. :applause:
[QUOTE=RedBlackAttack]Here are the most recent tweets regarding Blatt...
David Pick
@IAmDPick
Spoke to David Blatt. Said he interviewed for Cavaliers head coach job via phone. Will talk with GM David Griffin again soon.
Adrian Wojnarowski
@WojYahooNBA
Warriors want Blatt for Kerr's staff, but uncertain how much longer they'll wait for Blatt to let head coaching process play out w/ Cavs.
Allon Sinai
@AllonSinai
Blatt says recent reports have been more or less accurate and that his decision regarding his destination will be made very shortly.
Steve Kyler
@stevekylerNBA
Hearing Cavs coaching process down to three guys -- Ty Lue, Alvin Gentry and David Blatt -- ownership will chime in on final hire.
@cavspdinsider
#Cavs will interview David Blatt next week, source says. Source also confirms Yahoo report of Tyronn Lue second interview Friday, and Gentry
It sounds like he is waiting for the Cavs to make him an offer before he commits. :applause:[/QUOTE]
yes. I'm not trying to get my hopes up.
He intrigues me, and i really don't want gentry or lue. However gentry and lue's experience in the NBA and specifically NBA personalities is a very important factor.
He's not babysitting any Kryie Irvings over in Israel. Hopefully the players will buy in and his approach won't be too abrasive.
He's going to be way more of a hard ass than MB or Byron.
[QUOTE=DukeDelonte13]yes. I'm not trying to get my hopes up.
He intrigues me, and i really don't want gentry or lue. However gentry and lue's experience in the NBA and specifically NBA personalities is a very important factor.
He's not babysitting any Kryie Irvings over in Israel. Hopefully the players will buy in and his approach won't be too abrasive.
He's going to be way more of a hard ass than MB or Byron.[/QUOTE]
I don't like the idea of not hiring the best possible coach because you're worried about having to "babysit" one of your young players. If Kyrie is that big of a problem, maybe we'd be best off just moving him? I really don't think he's as uncoachable as some have made it seem...
A little immature, sure, but most 21-22 year olds are... especially ones that have been coddled for years. Maybe the best thing for him would be a no-nonsense coach who doesn't want to hear any BS from these young guys.
[QUOTE=RedBlackAttack]I don't like the idea of not hiring the best possible coach because you're worried about having to "babysit" one of your young players. If Kyrie is that big of a problem, maybe we'd be best off just moving him? I really don't think he's as uncoachable as some have made it seem...
A little immature, sure, but most 21-22 year olds are... especially ones that have been coddled for years. Maybe the best thing for him would be a no-nonsense coach who doesn't want to hear any BS from these young guys.[/QUOTE]
it could be a maturity thing for sure, and Blatt could very well be the kick in the ass he needs. I agree with you on not picking a coach on dealing with kyrie's maturity issues.
Blatt has just announced that he's leaving MTA 'to pursue his childhood dream' via MTA Facebook page.