Around the League News - 2022 Offseason Edition

[JeremyG]

But $31,406,061 is above the maximum that Ayton is eligible to make in 2022-23.

[Indy]

But $31,406,061 is above the maximum that Ayton is eligible to make in 2022-23.

Yeah his model doesn't make a lot of sense.

[Indy]

[The Bobster]

Could be James Harden. Or Steve Nash. Or Trae Young.

Take your pick.

[Split T]

Could be James Harden. Or Steve Nash. Or Trae Young.

Take your pick.

I think Dirk’s comment applies for Trae here, probably Nash too. Harden fits, he had some moments on D.

In today's game, maybe Mitchell or Luka. The Lillard/CJ duo definitely fit this.

[Drewsprocket]

Harden for sure.

[Indy]

Today's Harden isn't elite offensively. But yeah peak Harden...

[Indy]

[Indy]

[ShelC]

Good for Atkinson, he's a solid coach and should do well with a young team in Charlotte. I think he and MikeD were finalists for the job.

[Indy]

Good for Atkinson, he's a solid coach and should do well with a young team in Charlotte. I think he and MikeD were finalists for the job.

THat is what I read too. And I don't know why you hire a coach over 70 for a young team.

[The Bobster]

Good for Atkinson, he's a solid coach and should do well with a young team in Charlotte. I think he and MikeD were finalists for the job.

THat is what I read too. And I don't know why you hire a coach over 70 for a young team.

Hubie Brown was 69 when the Grizzlies hired him, and it was to develop a winning culture. Which he did.

Larry Brown was hired at 68 by the Hornets.

[Indy]

Good for Atkinson, he's a solid coach and should do well with a young team in Charlotte. I think he and MikeD were finalists for the job.

THat is what I read too. And I don't know why you hire a coach over 70 for a young team.

Hubie Brown was 69 when the Grizzlies hired him, and it was to develop a winning culture. Which he did.

Larry Brown was hired at 68 by the Hornets.

I am not saying you can't be good for a couple years, and we all know that is about as long as any coach lasts. But you are hoping when you hire them that they can be your coach for +5 years. I don't see a 75 year old being able to put in the same energy for a job like NBA head coach.

I think you meant the Bobcats for Larry--and he lasted 2 seasons before he was fired.

And Hubie's health forced him to defer head coaching duties and then quit in 2 seasons.

[The Bobster]

Good for Atkinson, he's a solid coach and should do well with a young team in Charlotte. I think he and MikeD were finalists for the job.

THat is what I read too. And I don't know why you hire a coach over 70 for a young team.

Hubie Brown was 69 when the Grizzlies hired him, and it was to develop a winning culture. Which he did.

Larry Brown was hired at 68 by the Hornets.

I am not saying you can't be good for a couple years, and we all know that is about as long as any coach lasts. But you are hoping when you hire them that they can be your coach for +5 years. I don't see a 75 year old being able to put in the same energy for a job like NBA head coach.

I think you meant the Bobcats for Larry--and he lasted 2 seasons before he was fired.

And Hubie's health forced him to defer head coaching duties and then quit in 2 seasons.

There are occasional situations where you want to bring in somebody to get the boat pointed in the right direction - like when the Suns brought in Cotton to replace John Wetzel (although that ended up lasting 6 seasons).

[Superbone]

Good for Atkinson, he's a solid coach and should do well with a young team in Charlotte. I think he and MikeD were finalists for the job.

THat is what I read too. And I don't know why you hire a coach over 70 for a young team.

Hubie Brown was 69 when the Grizzlies hired him, and it was to develop a winning culture. Which he did.

Larry Brown was hired at 68 by the Hornets.

I am not saying you can't be good for a couple years, and we all know that is about as long as any coach lasts. But you are hoping when you hire them that they can be your coach for +5 years. I don't see a 75 year old being able to put in the same energy for a job like NBA head coach.

I think you meant the Bobcats for Larry--and he lasted 2 seasons before he was fired.

And Hubie's health forced him to defer head coaching duties and then quit in 2 seasons.

There are occasional situations where you want to bring in somebody to get the boat pointed in the right direction - like when the Suns brought in Cotton to replace John Wetzel (although that ended up lasting 6 seasons).

Well that's exactly what Williams and Jones did for us. Williams is a fantastic leader of men but I think he needs a good tactician by his side. He seems slow to make adjustments. I hope they can get him some help in that area. I think the loss of Willie Green on the sidelines was significant.

[Mori Chu]

I wish Mike D'Antoni were willing to stay an assistant. I'd love to have him helping Monty. But you know he wouldn't want that job.

[ShelC]

[Flagrant Fowl]

Anthony Davis is in the Chris Webber neighborhood of "what if's" at this point. He gets a pretty ridiculous pass right now because of the one title team he was on which happened to include arguably the best player ever.

[JeremyG]

…when we beat him and eliminated the Lakers from playoff contention.

[Mori Chu]

More important than when he last shot a basketball is, how often is he on a treadmill or track? Watch those offseason snacks, big fella.