The Cleveland Cavaliers part ways with head coach Mike Brown

[cosmo_kramer]

I heard that too, but like I said, Jackson's not signing there until he knows that LBJ is staying.

And, is LBJ signing anywhere that doesn't have a coach already hired at the time?? What a Catch-22!!!

 

[salsadancer7]

I heard that too, but like I said, Jackson's not signing there until he knows that LBJ is staying.

I agree 100%!

 

[vurbano]

Well this was expected. I just dont think Jackson will go though and I dont think LeBron will stay. Why on earth would Jackson leave while on top with the Lakers to go coach some man child ball hog. All this fuss over some self annointed "king"??? You gotta be kidding me.

 

[Ilya]

I just can't help it, but for me, this firing of Mike Brown brings memories of Mike Hargrove who got fired from Cleveland Indians back in 1999. I just hope the history doesn't repeat itself...

 

[HD MM]

I heard that too, but like I said, Jackson's not signing there until he knows that LBJ is staying.

Yep, I agree. LeBron with his indecision is holding this team hostage. Let's hope he decides sooner rather than later!

 

[HD MM]

Well this was expected. I just dont think Jackson will go though and I dont think LeBron will stay. Why on earth would Jackson leave while on top with the Lakers to go coach some man child ball hog. All this fuss over some self annointed "king"??? You gotta be kidding me.

You haven't seen many Cavs games, have you? You can call LeBron a lot of things, but "ball hog" certainly isn't one of them.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

The Chicago Bulls have reached out to Phil Jackson through back channels to gauge his interest in returning to the franchise he won six NBA titles with, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

With roughly $23 million to spend in free agency, the Bulls are one of the more probable landing spots for LeBron James. James is intrigued by the possibility of playing with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, according to sources, and the return of Jackson would only make the Bulls that much more attractive to the Cleveland Cavaliers' two-time MVP.

Sources: Chicago Bulls and New Jersey Nets reaching out to former coach Phil Jackson - ESPN

 

[Skyhi]

I just can't help it, but for me, this firing of Mike Brown brings memories of Mike Hargrove who got fired from Cleveland Indians back in 1999. I just hope the history doesn't repeat itself...

It reminds me of the firings of Hargrove and Schottenheimer....let's hope this one turns out better for us.

 

[salsadancer7]

Well this was expected. I just dont think Jackson will go though and I dont think LeBron will stay. Why on earth would Jackson leave while on top with the Lakers to go coach some man child ball hog. All this fuss over some self annointed "king"??? You gotta be kidding me.

Because they want the best NBA coach to take a POSSIBLE 50% paycut! He should leave on PRINCIPLE ALONE!

 

[salsadancer7]

Sources: Chicago Bulls reaching out to former coach Phil Jackson - ESPN

See.....

 

[HD MM]

Sources: Chicago Bulls reaching out to former coach Phil Jackson - ESPN

Are the Bulls even in the position to shell out $12k+ to a coach? I thought historically, Reinsdorf was a cheapskate?

 

[salsadancer7]

Are the Bulls even in the position to shell out $12k+ to a coach? I thought historically, Reinsdorf was a cheapskate?

Reinsdorf is not cheap as much as he is a a$$wh*** who likes it his way. You ain't cheap when you give Jordan a contract for 33-36 million dollars for ONE YEAR.

 

[HD MM]

Phil Jackson Nixes Bulls

So much for Phil coming back to Chi-town. Sorry kids.....

"I have no, at all, desire to go back to Chicago and coach the Bulls," Jackson said, responding to an ESPN.com report from Monday night that the Bulls had reached out to Jackson through back channels to gauge his interest in a return.

Wow. That's pretty cut and dry.

Phil Jackson shuts down Chicago Bulls return, intrigued by New Jersey Nets - ESPN

 

[cosmo_kramer]

So much for Phil coming back to Chi-town. Sorry kids.....



Wow. That's pretty cut and dry.

Phil Jackson shuts down Chicago Bulls return

You left out the rest of his statement. From the same story:

Told by one reporter that he could shut down all the speculation right now, Jackson said: "I'll leave it open and just say, as of now, I have not made up my mind about coaching or not coaching next year. ... That's all I can say really. Truthfully."

"I just can't imagine [coaching another team]," Jackson continued. "Not to say that it's beyond your wildest dreams, [or] that it never would happen, [because] the strangest things do. But it's just not part of my conscious thought. Right now we're down this path [against] Phoenix."

 

[Ramy]

I still don't understand how you fire a guy who has 127 wins in 2 years and was coach of the year last year.

 

[HD MM]

You left out the rest of his statement. From the same story:

or what about this?

Jackson, however, said he couldn't go any farther than insisting that "the probabilities are great" that he'll be back on the Lakers' bench next season.

 

[HD MM]

I still don't understand how you fire a guy who has 127 wins in 2 years and was coach of the year last year.

The Lakers won't fire Phil, but for financial reasons want to restructure his $12 million/year contract, thus leaving the possibility for him to leave on his own free will to another higher paying team.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

or what about this?

You've obviously followed sports long enough to know coaches (and athletes for that matter) have said one thing and later done the other. Until his signature is on the dotted line, anything is possible.

At the very least, he's using this interest as leverage to maybe try and get more $$ from the Lakers...

 

[Ramy]

The Lakers won't fire Phil, but for financial reasons want to restructure his $12 million/year contract, thus leaving the possibility for him to leave on his own free will to another higher paying team.

I never said anything about Phil. I was talking about your former coach, which is what this thread is about.

 

[salsadancer7]

You've obviously followed sports long enough to know coaches (and athletes for that matter) have said one thing and later done the other. Until his signature is on the dotted line, anything is possible.

At the very least, he's using this interest as leverage to maybe try and get more $$ from the Lakers...

players are the same too. But, two things are huge with Jackson...ONE, IF you think he will resign taking 50% LESS than previous year....make sure you pass along some of the stuff you are smoking.....cause NO COACH would EVER resign for 50% less than what he made before. Hell, most will quit on principle alone.

Now, TWO....he is STILL dating Jeanie Buss if not mistaken, so I am sure that IF Phil does wanna stay, she will open her cute little purse and dish out the dough.