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Brian Shaw To Coach The Cavs?

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Jun 29, 2010 12:01 PM
I like this hire. I don't know if LeBron will, but this is a good move.
Jun 29, 2010 12:01pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:01 PM
Oh great, another NBA off season link that says "it's looking like..."
Jun 29, 2010 12:01pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:03 PM
I remember that name...did he just recently retire from the league? I was thinking he played for the Lakers in the early 2000's.
Jun 29, 2010 12:03pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:07 PM
Seems like a pretty good move. He was an up and coming guy. I'm just glad they aren't hiring an Eddie Jordan/Jim O'Brien/Doug Collins type
Jun 29, 2010 12:07pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:17 PM
Yes he played for the lakers in the early part of the decade

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Jun 29, 2010 12:17pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:21 PM
Jughead;405075 wrote:I remember that name...did he just recently retire from the league? I was thinking he played for the Lakers in the early 2000's.
Yes.
Jun 29, 2010 12:21pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:35 PM
I would bet he would.
Jun 29, 2010 12:35pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:41 PM
tough call between Shaw and Scott

I would favor Scott. He's proven to be an above average NBA coach already.
Jun 29, 2010 12:41pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:57 PM
Windy reporting that nothing is final just yet. I expect to see either Shaw or Scott to be named head coach in the next couple days
Jun 29, 2010 12:57pm
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Jun 29, 2010 12:59 PM
Yea...hiring a guy who has never been a head coach over a guy who has taken a team to the NBA Finals...that's going to keep Lebron
Jun 29, 2010 12:59pm
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Jun 29, 2010 1:00 PM
Non;405127 wrote:tough call between Shaw and Scott

I would favor Scott. He's proven to be an above average NBA coach already.

He has also had a team quit on him. He has also been fired twice.
Jun 29, 2010 1:00pm
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Jun 29, 2010 1:04 PM
So you're saying you would rather have a guy who has NEVER been head coach in the NBA over a man who has gone to the NBA Finals as a coach?
Jun 29, 2010 1:04pm
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Jun 29, 2010 1:08 PM
Not necessarily. Just giving a counter argument. The hiring of retreads is one of my biggest beefs with NBA front offices.

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Jun 29, 2010 1:08pm
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Jun 29, 2010 1:17 PM
jordo212000;405176 wrote:He has also had a team quit on him. He has also been fired twice.

the first time he got fired the team was 22-20, so that wasn't terrible

he still brings a lot of good experience as an NBA head coach, twice reaching the finals, and then a good building job with New Orleans

looking at the two I just think Scott has the better resume, Shaw brings nothing but uncertainty for a team trying to take the next step
Jun 29, 2010 1:17pm
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Jun 29, 2010 1:18 PM
gibby08;405181 wrote:So you're saying you would rather have a guy who has NEVER been head coach in the NBA over a man who has gone to the NBA Finals as a coach?

I think you could make a very strong case for that since Scott has been there, but never won it and has been fired twice. Shaw is still an unknown commodity. In this scenario, that may actually be an advantage.
Jun 29, 2010 1:18pm
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Jun 29, 2010 1:39 PM
Shaw seems like a Romeo Crennel.

You're not getting Belichick so you get an assistant but it's not the same guy.
Jun 29, 2010 1:39pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:17 PM
Wait, Wait, Wait...

Non and gibby are criticizing the Cavs for pursuing an UNPROVEN head coach when the Bulls just hired the same EXACT type of person for the job?

Something is NOT adding up with that.

And let's remember, LeBron wants to play for a coach who played the game and won championships. Shaw and Scott both fit that criteria, HOWEVER, Shaw has also won titles while coaching from the bench on Phil Jacksons staff.
Jun 29, 2010 2:17pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:28 PM
I think Shaw is an okay hire. I still prefer Scott, but Shaw might turn into a good one.
Jun 29, 2010 2:28pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:32 PM
The thing I like about Shaw is, he runs an actual offense. Something we haven't had here since LBJ came into town.

He also has been learning from the greatest coach in the game. Not only that, but he's played in the NBA as well and as multiple rings as a player and assistant coach.

I'd be happy with either one, honestly.
Jun 29, 2010 2:32pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:38 PM
I want Paul Silas to be the coach
Jun 29, 2010 2:38pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:43 PM
hoops23;405272 wrote:Wait, Wait, Wait...

Non and gibby are criticizing the Cavs for pursuing an UNPROVEN head coach when the Bulls just hired the same EXACT type of person for the job?

Something is NOT adding up with that.

And let's remember, LeBron wants to play for a coach who played the game and won championships. Shaw and Scott both fit that criteria, HOWEVER, Shaw has also won titles while coaching from the bench on Phil Jacksons staff.

Well, I said initially it's a tough call with this one.

But Scott has put together some strong seasons as a head coach. Even in New Orleans that was a tough situation for awhile.

Scott and Shaw definitely do not fit the same criteria with Scott's head coaching success. Everything else would be the same but that would be the difference.
Jun 29, 2010 2:43pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:49 PM
wes_mantooth;405299 wrote:I want Paul Silas to be the coach

Coach Luke!!!
Jun 29, 2010 2:49pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:50 PM
Sounds like Shaw is the guy:


Brian Shaw still is not officially #Cavs coach, sources say, but becoming pretty obvious he's the guy once contract is worked out.

Shaw has been sitting behind Phil for the last couple seasons. I understand that Scott has the experience but his last two coaching jobs ended ugly. Shaw is a good hire imo. Bring somebody in that can run an offense.
Jun 29, 2010 2:50pm
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Jun 29, 2010 2:52 PM
BR1986FB;405318 wrote:Coach Luke!!!

*Insert Kenny Roda impression*...lol
Jun 29, 2010 2:52pm