Stefanski, Bower, Lindsey and Pritchard all Candidates for Raptors GM Position

[Brandon]

I'm sorry, but I don't see it. Why is Pritchard a good candidate? Looking at his history, I don't see any major deals or acquisitions. If anything the controversial resigning of Roy stands out as a problem:

http://hoopshype.com/general_manager..._pritchard.htm

I would be looking for a GM that can be a good draft mover and shaker, or a GM that can sign lucrative contracts. I'm not sure I see that with Pritchard. Also he had issues with the ownership in Portland. Who's to say that he wouldn't have the same issues with Bryan and the future owner of the organization.

As for Stefanski - my biggest beef is he resigned AI. That one move makes me think he has no idea what he's doing.

If Bryan is really looking for a "roadie" then he should go after someone that is younger and has less experience. Someone like Lindsey maybe.

Pritchard pulled off a tremendous 2006 draft, getting two all-nba players in Aldridge and Roy. The Raptors got a giant steaming bucket of crap. Pritchard's draft added ten wins to the team's total the next season, and nine more wins the season after that. He built that team into a contender. He did make a mistake with Airball Oden, but nobody was questioning that decision at the time.

[Bendit]

Agreed. This is essentially what I'm saying. Or was trying too anyway. haha
I was trying to state it in a way that Pritchard might view the position.

I fully expect the next incumbent to have a very legitimate role.
However I do not expect that someone to be Pritchard. I just don't see him as being happy answering to anyone, let alone a fellow Executive. He had enough problems with Paul Allen "meddling" in his workings; He will just view BC as just another someone else in his way.

I would look at it this way...Pritchard has now been without a gig for awhile and it would seem a asst. to the gm in Pacerland (consultant I think) is the best he could come up with. I would take the Raptors job if offered just to get some visibility for the desired absolute position he might seek. Then again he might also get that job right here if BC/mlse decided not to renew. Times are tough and he has been portrayed as a bit of a backstabber...not something execs/owners like when hiring someone to share their meeting room with. But the guy smells talent.

[iono]

Though Pritchard could have very well have been underpaid as GM of the Blazers, it would've been odd for him to compare his salary to that of his head coach's. NBA head coaches on average make around $3.5 million/year, where as NBA GMs make an average of roughly $2 million.

Bryan Colangelo makes $4 million/year, but he is one the highest paid executives in the league.

[Joey]

Poor guy only making 200K a year

Hahah, ya I had to italicize the 'only' part of that ... I felt dirty even just writing it.

[RAPresenting]

Only making $200,000 a year with the Pacers ...
So you're probably right. haha

Poor guy only making 200K a year

[Apollo]

LOL, yeah. The thing that trigger his self destruct in Portland was the fact that he was underpaid compared to most GMs in the league and was also making less than the coach who he hired.

[Joey]

If we've learned anything from Pritchard its that he's driven by money. He's going to make a lot more money as GM of the Raptors than ball boy for the Pacers.

Only making $200,000 a year with the Pacers ...
So you're probably right. haha

[Soft Euro]

Can't say he gives me that special feeling.

[Apollo]

If we've learned anything from Pritchard its that he's driven by money. He's going to make a lot more money as GM of the Raptors than ball boy for the Pacers.

[Joey]

I don't think that's it at all. I think the whole point of this is to free up more time. Right now Colangelo is doing two highly demanding executive jobs. I think the new GM will be given a directive and he will then go to work while always answering to Colangelo before anything is triggered. I feel Colangelo will still have a very strong voice and final say but I feel this move is meant to A.) reduce workload and B.) distance publicly distance himself from "front line" decision making and perhaps increase longevity in the organization.

Agreed. This is essentially what I'm saying. Or was trying too anyway. haha
I was trying to state it in a way that Pritchard might view the position.

I fully expect the next incumbent to have a very legitimate role.
However I do not expect that someone to be Pritchard. I just don't see him as being happy answering to anyone, let alone a fellow Executive. He had enough problems with Paul Allen "meddling" in his workings; He will just view BC as just another someone else in his way.

[Apollo]

That being said, I don't see Pritchard as the type of guy that BC brings in to whisper sweet nothings in his ear.

I don't think that's it at all. I think the whole point of this is to free up more time. Right now Colangelo is doing two highly demanding executive jobs. I think the new GM will be given a directive and he will then go to work while always answering to Colangelo before anything is triggered. I feel Colangelo will still have a very strong voice and final say but I feel this move is meant to A.) reduce workload and B.) distance publicly distance himself from "front line" decision making and perhaps increase longevity in the organization.

[Joey]

My own take on this "gm hire" is that it is a position in name mostly (and probably dollars). I dont see BC giving up the last word on any basketball decisions especially the big ones so what do we have here then? I believe it is to help in the area of player evaluation both in the drafting stage as well as the free agent and trading stages of player acquisition. BC has done "ok" on his draft picks in the first round but next to nothing in the 2nd or off the scrap heap. His trades and f/a's as well have been less than desired. So, if he is introspective enough he would make talent recognition a primary quality in the new hire with of course connections within the league. I think Pritchard has these. He may not win any awards for personality restraint or self promotion but he is the background guy and BC can feed off his personnel skills, it would be a good thing. This is a guy who traded for Roy on draft day, drafted Batum, traded for Aldridge on draft day etc. I admit I dont know anything about Lindsey in the personnel area. Stefanski does not impress.

I fully agree that BC will retain much of the same role/power that he currently holds, and is not likely to 'answer' to guy he hires.
That being said, I don't see Pritchard as the type of guy that BC brings in to whisper sweet nothings in his ear. And Pritchard isn't the type of guy to play butler to another Exec. Pritchards Ego is far too large for a role like that. Where he goes, he wants to BE the Colangelo. He wants to be the guy who wins 'Executive of the year', and get's all the "What a great move" from the Media. He LONGS for that recognition.

[Bendit]

My own take on this "gm hire" is that it is a position in name mostly (and probably dollars). I dont see BC giving up the last word on any basketball decisions especially the big ones so what do we have here then? I believe it is to help in the area of player evaluation both in the drafting stage as well as the free agent and trading stages of player acquisition. BC has done "ok" on his draft picks in the first round but next to nothing in the 2nd or off the scrap heap. His trades and f/a's as well have been less than desired. So, if he is introspective enough he would make talent recognition a primary quality in the new hire with of course connections within the league. I think Pritchard has these. He may not win any awards for personality restraint or self promotion but he is the background guy and BC can feed off his personnel skills, it would be a good thing. This is a guy who traded for Roy on draft day, drafted Batum, traded for Aldridge on draft day etc. I admit I dont know anything about Lindsey in the personnel area. Stefanski does not impress.

[Joey]

Well he was just hired on by Indiana not too long ago, and will be reporting to GM David Morway.
However, they arranged the deal so that either side can walk away at any time. I guess Pritchard felt that maybe something bigger and better might come along?

For me, Pritchard was far too concerned with the small, petty, ridiculous things, that do not necessarily lend themselves to successful basketball. He is NOT held in high regards around the league ever since he went around asking guys what they were paid, and openly mocking/criticized Paul Allen on numerous occurences. He was always concerned with what the Meida thought about him, and what light he was being shown in. Thats why he signed Roy to the contract he did. The Media were getting on his case, and instead of doing the right thing and continuing to hold out, he caved for fear of having negative things written about him. I'll pass.

[Apollo]

Pritchard was the darling of the league only a couple years ago.