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Kings hire Luke Walton

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 13, 2019.

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  1. J.R.

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    #1 J.R., Apr 13, 2019
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    I don’t believe that’s the way to go
     
    #2 Rox11, Apr 13, 2019
  3. BHannes2BHonest

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    Is Luke still the best young coaching prospect?

    :rolleyes:
     
    #3 BHannes2BHonest, Apr 13, 2019
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    Lol sac is so dumb
     
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    The owner of that team is so awkward. Remember when he drafted Nick Stauskas and directed his entire staff to say “Nick Rocks!” in unison?
     
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    Ehh who cares about that. He’s building a fine team
     
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    What has he done to have a team lusting for him like this?
     
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    daddy walton pulling some strings in the background lol
     
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    Everyone killing this move...I think with how they want to play, Luke is a good fit.

    I don’t care what happened in LA, he never had a chance with LeBron there.

    Now, if you want to argue that Joerger should not have been fired, I think there is an argument there.
     
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    He had a bunch of games when LeBron was out. Didn't do so well.
     
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    The NBA is so rigged. All these coaches with more credentials & better track records, but LUKE WALTON is the one hired a day after getting fired (or "mutually" parting ways)? My guess is somebody within the NBA fraternity, who knew he'd eventually get let go, set him up with Sacramento out of sympathy for him getting canned. Better coaches didn't get that opportunity that deserve it. This hire isn't even about basketball, it's somebody doing favors for somebody else
     
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    He wont make it until then
     
    #13 CALI_MOST_WANTD, Apr 13, 2019
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    He was lucky enough to be lead assistant coach at Golden State when Steve Kerr had health issues and needed to take time off.
     
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    Yea I mean all I’m saying is what has he proved to be chosen above other better qualified coaches?
     
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    Yeah, didn't Walton go 24-0 in that stretch or something, with his excellent coaching? (And a garbage lineup of Curry-Thompson-Durant-Green-Bogut)? :D
     
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    And? That team and organization is a train wreck across the board. No one was on the same page. Players knew Walton was dead man walking and I don’t think he was able to do what he wanted.

    I’m not saying he will definitely be successful with the Kings, but I think the roster is a good fit for what he wants to do.
     
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    Divac wouldn't have to hire Walton had he taken Doncic with the #2 pick. He'd have the pick of all the best coaches available.

    Durant?
     
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    Luke Walton is the Sam Bradford of nba coaches.
     
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    Walton had odds stacked as far back as year 1 when kcp his star rookie was jailed in LA!
     
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