I have respect for Joe Dumars but question the revolving door of coaches. He built a tremendous team and anyone who can win without a superstar is good in my books. His struggles to get back to contention and the contracts given out of late are worrisome.
Danny Ferry would be an absolute "NO!" Look at the state Cleveland is in. He had an open cheque book and one of the best talents in the game.
Warkentien, in my opinion, is questionable. DEN has been luxury tax payers for years with success but not the type of success one would hope for spending that kind of money. AI with Melo was a failure and foreseeable although he turned in to Billups which was obviously a good move. From my recollection, and correct me if I am wrong, there was a divisive nature in the DEN front office. I'm not sure how much of that was Warkentien's fault versus the owner listening to the opinions of others over his GM. Either way, in this case teh devil you know is better than the one you don't.
I'd like to see BC stay. I've mentioned this in numerous posts. Minus 2009, the team has been competitive making hte playoffs twice and missing out last year after the team quit (5th at the ASG). This is the first proper rebuild and the foundation is certainly looking strong and sturdy, in my opinion. I hope he gets an opportunity to keep going as he has a history of rebuilding teams quickly (PHX and TOR) and this team should be competing for the playoffs after next year - again all my opinion on what I see here now and banking on good drafting.
Danny Ferry would be an absolute "NO!" Look at the state Cleveland is in. He had an open cheque book and one of the best talents in the game.
Warkentien, in my opinion, is questionable. DEN has been luxury tax payers for years with success but not the type of success one would hope for spending that kind of money. AI with Melo was a failure and foreseeable although he turned in to Billups which was obviously a good move. From my recollection, and correct me if I am wrong, there was a divisive nature in the DEN front office. I'm not sure how much of that was Warkentien's fault versus the owner listening to the opinions of others over his GM. Either way, in this case teh devil you know is better than the one you don't.
I'd like to see BC stay. I've mentioned this in numerous posts. Minus 2009, the team has been competitive making hte playoffs twice and missing out last year after the team quit (5th at the ASG). This is the first proper rebuild and the foundation is certainly looking strong and sturdy, in my opinion. I hope he gets an opportunity to keep going as he has a history of rebuilding teams quickly (PHX and TOR) and this team should be competing for the playoffs after next year - again all my opinion on what I see here now and banking on good drafting.
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