wildcats20
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Feb 12, 2010 10:03am
ESPN just reported that the Nets first choice for a new coach would be Coach K from Duke.
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:04am
Not going to happen. The Lakers wanted him ages ago and he didn't take that job. No way he goes to New Jersey.
jordo212000
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Feb 12, 2010 10:06am
Yeah, I don't think there is any way Coach K leaves Duke... for New Jersey of all places
j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Feb 12, 2010 10:06am
no.
his system will not work in the NBA. it's a college/ World rules game only.
his system will not work in the NBA. it's a college/ World rules game only.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 12, 2010 10:08am
I honestly think it might happen.
jordo212000
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Feb 12, 2010 10:09am
I disagree. The Olympics are the highest level of basketball in the world. You have the best players on each team. There are no Eric Snows or Theo Ratliffs.j_crazy wrote: no.
his system will not work in the NBA. it's a college/ World rules game only.
Coach K won Gold. Keep in mind that they were called the Redeem Team for a reason and he had those guys playing hard.
His "system" is very close to what D'Antoni runs in New York (lots of 3s), the only difference is that Coach K has more focus on defense.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 12, 2010 10:10am
If this does happen, it will lure a superstar to the Nets. LeBron maybe???
jordo212000
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Feb 12, 2010 10:13am
I can see that being the number 1 reason why they want Coach Kwildcats20 wrote: If this does happen, it will lure a superstar to the Nets. LeBron maybe???
Emmett Brown
Posts: 478
Feb 12, 2010 10:13am
lol the Nets are funny. Well I want to win the lottery and it's just not going to happen. If he would not go to the Lakers who had one of the best players in the league and a playoff team do they think he will go to a team that has won four games?
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Feb 12, 2010 10:14am
What is the relationship like between Lebron and Coach K?
I actually think the best hire for the Nets, if they are indeed focused on luring Lebron would be John Calipari. I don't think Calipari leaves Kentucky, but if NJ would have called a year earlier I think they would have got their guy.
Lebron loves Calipari and I think Calipari ends up in the NBA at some point again in the future.
I actually think the best hire for the Nets, if they are indeed focused on luring Lebron would be John Calipari. I don't think Calipari leaves Kentucky, but if NJ would have called a year earlier I think they would have got their guy.
Lebron loves Calipari and I think Calipari ends up in the NBA at some point again in the future.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 12, 2010 10:16am
From everything I remember reading/hearing, LeBron absolutely loved playing for Coach K for team USA.
And I don't think Cal is going anywhere, not with the class he has coming in. Oh wait, I said that last summer too....lol
And I don't think Cal is going anywhere, not with the class he has coming in. Oh wait, I said that last summer too....lol
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:16am
This is their motivation. Coach K won't do it though. He passed up a much better job in LA to stay at Duke. He is going to retire from Duke.jordo212000 wrote:I can see that being the number 1 reason why they want Coach Kwildcats20 wrote: If this does happen, it will lure a superstar to the Nets. LeBron maybe???
jordo212000
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Feb 12, 2010 10:19am
Yeah I'm not sure I see him leaving Duke either. But I never saw Coach K as a L.A. guy. Once again, I'm not saying Coach K is leaving, but he went to Army (West Point, NY) so I can see the location being a draw for him. -He is also from Pennsylvania, but it is actually in the western part, so I don't really see that having an impact-Keebler wrote: This is their motivation. Coach K won't do it though. He passed up a much better job in LA to stay at Duke. He is going to retire from Duke.
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:23am
North Carolina > New Jersey location wise.
jordo212000
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Feb 12, 2010 10:26am
Well yeah, you might prefer North Carolina, and Coach K might too, I don't know. I was just saying that you never can really know how much the location will play into it. Sometimes guys just want to get closer to home.Keebler wrote: North Carolina > New Jersey location wise.
As for me, I think I'd prefer to live minutes from New York City rather than in Durham, NC
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:40am
Coach K is 60+ years old. NYC and NJ probably don't appeal much to his lifestyle anymore.
ytownfootball
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Feb 12, 2010 10:42am
Gotta love the attempt at positioning themselves for a shot at landing a lottery pick and LBJ.
Odds favor LeBron staying which means you're selling a 4 win team and a numer 1 pick at best.
No Thanks.
Odds favor LeBron staying which means you're selling a 4 win team and a numer 1 pick at best.
No Thanks.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Feb 12, 2010 10:44am
Well obviously they'd love to have Lebron, but its not like Lebron is the only high impact free agent out there. There are plenty of other guys who have ties to Coach K from the Olympics who are great players. (D-wade & Bosh)ytownfootball wrote: Gotta love the attempt at positioning themselves for a shot at landing a lottery pick and LBJ.
Odds favor LeBron staying which means you're selling a 4 win team and a numer 1 pick at best.
No Thanks.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Feb 12, 2010 10:46am
Well if they get the number 1 pick, which they will; they most likely will take John Wall. Coach K lost out on Wall in the recruiting and really wanted him. This would be a second chance to coach him.
And just throwing this out there(not a possibility in my mind). Maybe Bron has been holding out because he knew something regarding Coach K. I really don't think stuff like this happens, but you never know. Maybe K told him something over the past couple summers....
And just throwing this out there(not a possibility in my mind). Maybe Bron has been holding out because he knew something regarding Coach K. I really don't think stuff like this happens, but you never know. Maybe K told him something over the past couple summers....
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mallymal614
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Feb 12, 2010 10:51am
Why do the NBA keep wanting these college coaches?
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 10:54am
25% chance of John Wall isn't most likely.
2quik4u
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Feb 12, 2010 11:03am
he wouldn't win a NBA championship
Scarlet_Fever
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Feb 12, 2010 11:17am
I could see this. Duke has not really been Duke of old. Although still good. This may be a great time to get out and take that shot at the NBA. If it don't work I'd see him just retiring.
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Nate
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Feb 12, 2010 11:18am
Same thing was said when the LA job came up. He isn't going anywhere.Scarlet_Fever wrote: I could see this. Duke has not really been Duke of old. Although still good. This may be a great time to get out and take that shot at the NBA. If it don't work I'd see him just retiring.
gibby08
Posts: 1,581
Feb 12, 2010 11:21am
If this happens.....Cleveland can say GOODBYE to Lebron James