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Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by trowa, Nov 8, 2012.

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  1. trowa

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    West: Greg Popovich
    East: Tom Thibodeau

    Honorable mention(s): Scott Brooks for being overrated.
    Mike Brown is still Mr Potato Head.
     
  2. trowa

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    i mean, gregg
     
  3. BigBenito

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    Who overrates Brooks?
     
  4. trowa

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    A lot of ppl on bleacher report.
     
  5. KingStevo10

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    Mike D'Antoni

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  6. BigBenito

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    He does a great job with egos. And he has helped foster great camaraderie. But the actual coaching x/o's part needs work.
     
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    Where is mchale ranked?
     
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    Life can be funny. Who last year was arguably considered the worst coach in the league now has a team that's playing great basketball. Beating the Blazers by 22, at their court, and it's not even halftime yet.
     
  9. CantBeRight

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    Doc Rivers?
     
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    I wonder how many posters here can name more than 10 coaches
     
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    i think rick carlisle and george karl are great coaches.
     
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    1. Celtics - Doc Rivers
    1. Bulls - Tom Thibodeau
    3. Heat - Erik Spoelstra
    4. Sixers - Doug Collins
    5. Pacers - Frank Vogel
    6. Knicks - Mike Woodson
    6. Bucks - Scott Skiles
    6. Nets - Avery Johnson
    9. Cavs - Byron Scott
    10. Hawks - Larry Drew
    11. Pistons - Lawrence Frank
    12. Raptors - Dwane Casey
    13. Wizards - Randy Wittman
    14. Magic - Jacque Vaughn
    15. Bobcats - Mike Dunlap

    1. Spurs - Gregg Popovich
    2. Mavericks - Rick Carlisle
    2. Timberwolves - Rick Adelman
    2. Nuggets - George Karl
    5. Grizzlies - Lionel Hollins
    5. Thunder - Scott Brooks
    7. Hornets - Monty Williams
    8. Jazz - Tyrone Corbin
    9. Clippers - Vinny Del Negro
    10. Suns - Alvin Gentry
    <strike><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">10. Lakers - Mike Brown</span></strike>
    10. Rockets - Kevin McHale
    10. Blazers - Terry Stotts
    14. Warriors - Mark Jackson
    14. Kings - Keith Smart
     
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    I keep wondering what Rick Adelman could have done with Harden and Lin. (sigh)
     
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    Bring Rudy T back! Assistant coach Calvin Murphy!
     
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    Erik Spoelstra just won a ring.

    Therefor he is up there among the greats.
     
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    Red, Phil, Rick, Rudy, and ........Jerry.
     
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    Pop
    Carlisle
    P.Jackson
    Thibs
    Adelman

    everybody else
     
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    Repped for your effort, but I think that Coach Mark Jackson is better than McHale, just saying.
     
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    I think Rick > Karl
     

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