Raptors coaching staff makeover

[phez]

since they made the announcement, ive tried to watch some viper games on youtube
honestly there isnt anything that really stands out in their plays.
if theres anything to comment on is that they do run fastbreaks alot more than the raptors did.
and they do shoot with some kind of efficiency.
maybe nurse's specialty is based more on perfecting the basics rather than bringing something like a unique offensive style.

[Rapstor4Life]

maybe this guy can teach Fields how to actually put the ball in the hoop.

[Axel]

maybe this guy can teach Fields how to actually put the ball in the hoop.

He's a coach, not a savior.

[Nilanka]

Honestly, if there's an improvement in our out-of-bound plays, I'll be happy.

[mcHAPPY]

Can confirm Micah Nori gone to Sacramento. Another good guy. Only fate of John Townsend among assistants still unknown for Raptors

— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) July 6, 2013

That leaves just one assistant coach from last year, no?

Townsend is shooting guru who greatly improved Ed Davis' game, totally rebuilding his jumper.

— Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) July 6, 2013

[mcHAPPY]

2013-14 Assistant Coaches

Raptors have their lead assistant:

Flip said Bayno will be Dwane Casey's first assistant in Toronto, so he said it's a promotion he's leaving for with 2 years left on contract

— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) July 12, 2013

Bayno said he hated to leave Adelman and the guys here but of first assistant's job said "I felt it was a challenge I wanted to take"

— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) July 12, 2013

Just like everyone, Bayno has a history:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/03/sp...s-himself.html

[drunkmunky]

I love me some Campari, Sweet Vermouth and a healthy dose of Bulleit.

[ceez]

Aldridge freaked out when he got fired or left or whatever. Aldridge never speaks out.

[white men can't jump]

Bayno's served under some solid names...

Carlesimo
Larry Brown
Calipari
McMillan
Adelman

[Bendit]

I thought Nurse was the Associate Coach...to me first in command if Casey gets heart palpitations or gets thrown out during a game. Isnt that the first asst.? These guys are just playing around with the titles to get their coaches on staff. Hope they dont have fist fights in the coaches meetings.

[The Great One]

Yeah i thought Nurse is the 1st assistant as well

[Puffer]

Yeah i thought Nurse is the 1st assistant as well

Yeah but neither one of them is "Second Grand Imperator" or "Master of the Third Temple" so those spots are still open.

[drunkmunky]

What?

[Balls of Steel]

I really like this staff. Although we are not privy to the X's and O's of last year's coaches, I feel that this staff (including the front office) is solid. I'm wondering though if this is a bit of a sign of confidence towards Casey. Yes, if he has a bad year, he's gone. However, with the changes, I believe that this team is readying itself as the #7 or # 8 team in the East this year. I think all the tanking notion should be squashed. The reality is that if this team had more flexibility, it would've been more active in the off-season. That said, if this team continues to suck by the trade deadline, expect a "Montreal Expos Firesale".

I like the Bayno and Nurse addition. Both should help on D and O respectively.

[Miekenstien]

I really like this staff. Although we are not privy to the X's and O's of last year's coaches, I feel that this staff (including the front office) is solid. I'm wondering though if this is a bit of a sign of confidence towards Casey. Yes, if he has a bad year, he's gone. However, with the changes, I believe that this team is readying itself as the #7 or # 8 team in the East this year. I think all the tanking notion should be squashed. The reality is that if this team had more flexibility, it would've been more active in the off-season. That said, if this team continues to suck by the trade deadline, expect a "Montreal Expos Firesale".

I like the Bayno and Nurse addition. Both should help on D and O respectively.

i think it has nothing to do with lack of confidence in casey. our past 3 coaches were given staffs that were pretty much unfireable. i think this is more casey and ujiri in tandem headhunting coaches that they might have had contact with or were happy with the potential each showed.

one thing i am thinking, because i don't know the numbers involved, is that we are paying a premium for coaches. i think the "best money can buy" mantra is in effect.