Comments on: Can Monta Ellis Work Out In Golden State?

By: eyes

eyes — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:08:46 +0000

Did u guys see the Warriors body language wth NELLIE Gone. Get well & disappear. Never seen them free & happy like that. Young teams need coaches who get it. You guys have the Back 2 the future Doc. Scrap the rec. Save the team. Mark will make a great coach. Players can’t stand Avery. Won’t work.

By: sans

sans — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:59:48 +0000

Coach f THE yEAR DON’T MEAN SHIT. Only losers win that ish. Mike Brown is the next COY to meet the beaten concrete path after the Cavs fail to produce a ring and reason for Lebron to stay…give LB Pat Riley and we
re talking rings…

By: Brown

Brown — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:36:16 +0000

Avery Johnson is my pick for next coach. He did win Coach of the Year with the Mavs remember. He made one Nellie-coached team better before, no reason to think he can’t do it again.

By: the cynic

the cynic — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:17:19 +0000

avery johnson is a terrible coach; that was still Don Nelsons team he took to the finals. The only reason why anyone thought he was any good was because the players were so tired of Nelson’s drunkness. There is a reason the Warriors absolutely dominated the Mavs.

Mark Jackson COULD be a good coach if he had great players like Kobe or Lebron, otherwise he would be better off working under someone else for at least a little while

The Warriors should keep Monta, sure he isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but he plays hard and is exciting to watch.

By: HMT

HMT — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:28:41 +0000

Monta does not have to be a franchise player. I don’t really care who is or will be a franchise player. What I truly care is a charismatic leader, and Monta has that in him, and the scary part is that he’s still growing into that role, and one can only speculate that he will be a formidable player for his opponents. Over the last two games, it’s crystal clear that Monta is rising to the occasion to re-energize his team. He’s the main reason everyone steps up and feed on each other and plays like a team on fire. Tonight game against the Spurs will be a testament for Monta and his team. Shall they win this one, all of us Warriors’ fans can surf the web and read and feel good about our true identities as Warriors.

By: DLO

DLO — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:40:33 +0000

I think everybody is thinking monta is a franchise player, he is not. He is simply a scorer and a great offensive player. The problem started to come when nellie put him as a PG that means he can not get out a run with the ball. I think its pretty obvious we need a new coach since nellie-ball is not working. At some point the coach needs to focus on playing a LITTLE defense to win close games instead of trying to outscore the other opponent. *2 of the quickest hands in the nba: monta & curry*

By: HMT

HMT — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:14:48 +0000

Do NOT trade Monta. Doing this will leave a deep and horrible impression that any Warriors who are good (or pretty good) will become yet another commodity to be traded soon. This will translate into no desire to push the team to the championship level. Think Baron Davis and others before him. If the Warriors really want to be a championship-contender team, then its mgmt (new or current) must see through this simple rule: stick with its best players through thick and thin (like the Laker with Kobe or Cleveland with James). As a loyal fan, I was really ticked off at the whole Jacko’s mess but am now glad that it’s over. Now, Monta is trying to pull something together for the Warriors much like what Baron did a couple years back, and the last thing you want to do is trade him. Trade Monta and I guarantee that it will screw the Warriors up to its core.

Last note, Warriors’ mgmt, please sign Chris Hunter permanently. I saw a lot of potential in that big dude, and he can play match up with the other big men in the league. Can’t wait to see him in action again tonight b/w Warriors and Spurs.

Go Warriors. I want to believe again!!!

By: Chicagorilla

Chicagorilla — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:44:54 +0000

@Lakeshow

Seriously. Yes he may be top 5 all-time in assist. and he was a good player (alhtough he couldn’t shoot worth a damn thru the several years he played). I actually like him as a player because he was a flashy but good passer. His WNBA set shot was not impressive, nor was his 23second backdown moves of every point guard he faced. But that doesnt make you a great candidate for coaching.

Avery Johnson worked as an assistant under Nelie first, then he took over when Nelie step down for part of the season. Then he took over the team all the way the next season. He paid his dues. He also was the floor general on a championship team. Mark Jackson did not accomplish that. He avg a ton of assist for one of the worst Denver Nugget teams in team history. He played for the Clippers when before Danny Manning lost his knees and he was pretty good there, but the team went no where. He was nice on the knicks as a rookie, but the team went no where (as far as chips go).
Point being, he should try working as an assistant first. I don’t think he has the chops to be a NBa coach, but we shall see.

By: LakeShow84

LakeShow84 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:50:36 +0000

@ Chicago

Ur right.. i mean besides being like top 3 in ASSISTS all time and being one of the best floor generals to ever play i mean what could Marc Jacson actually know about hoops and directing a team?? i mean he does do horrible commentary.. Avery Johnson is another horrible commentator.. man i know he’d be a HORRIBLE coach as well..

Come on with all that..

Last line was funny tho..

By: Chicagorilla

Chicagorilla — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:26:37 +0000

Btw, as for Monta Ellis, I don’t see anyone taking on that contract before 2010. So he may be in the Bay for a another year.