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Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 2:32 pm
by sunshoopjunky
I would still like to see Jim Boylen at the reigns of a young team and I wouldn't mind if it was ours. I don't think he would be that expensive. He has a ring. He has been on the sidelines for many playoff games and he has been an assistant under some studs. I think he could be a fit here if Watson leaves. I don't think they should fire Watson we will be at the end of his contract when we make the playoffs again anyway.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:00 pm
by TOO
sunshoopjunky wrote:I would still like to see Jim Boylen at the reigns of a young team and I wouldn't mind if it was ours. I don't think he would be that expensive. He has a ring. He has been on the sidelines for many playoff games and he has been an assistant under some studs. I think he could be a fit here if Watson leaves. I don't think they should fire Watson we will be at the end of his contract when we make the playoffs again anyway.
He's had a towel thrown at him, he'd fit right in here.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 4:06 pm
by TOO
My targets would be Chris Finch from Houston or Nate Tibbets from Portland. Messina would be a solid shout too, I don't really care for any of the potential re-treads out there. Tony Bennett from UVA could be a solid option too.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:32 pm
by The Bobster
the 2015-16 to 2016-17 Suns are the worst 2-year period in Suns history. 45-109, .292
Earl Watson's career record - 31-74, .295
Suns coaches who have coached 100+ games -
Paul Westphal - 191-88, .685 (coached in 1993 Finals)
Mike D'Antoni - 253-136, .650
Cotton Fitzsimmons - 341-208, .621 (three coaching tenures)
Danny Ainge - 136-90, .602
Scott Skiles - 116-79, .595
Alvin Gentry - 158-144, .523
John MacLeod - 579-543, .516 (most Suns victories, coached in 1976 Finals)
Jeff Hornacek - 101-112, .474
Earl Watson - 31-74, .295
Red Kerr - 31-89, .258 (expansion coach)
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:06 pm
by JustWinBaby
Seriously, who really would want Watson as a head coach at this point. Oh yeah he is an (underpaid?????????????????) head coach, that is Sarver's sweet spot. I really have no idea what qualifies him to even be in the conversation about becoming the UCLA head coach. They have an even better history than Indiana and lots more beaches and movie stars.
Alford would be a fool to go back to Indiana, but they surely could use him. Hell Butler kicks Indiana's ass these days.
However, we can hope.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:07 am
by Superbone
No worries, Phoenix faithful:
http://www.nba.com/games/20170324/PHXBOS#/preview
Earlier in the day, general manager Ryan McDonough took to the airwaves in Phoenix concerning the fate of coach Earl Watson, rumored to be a candidate if the UCLA job becomes available. Watson is in the first year of a three-year contract.
"It really hasn't come up yet; it hasn't come across our radar," McDonough told Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "Obviously, I know what's out there. Look, we love Coach Watson and the job he's done with our young group. He's really connected with our young players, they play hard every night.
"He and his staff were here pretty much all summer working with our players, building relationships with them, developing them. ... We fully expect him to be the coach here for a long time. That would be our preference; that would be my preference."
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 5:50 am
by Indy
Superbone wrote:No worries, Phoenix faithful:
http://www.nba.com/games/20170324/PHXBOS#/preview
Earlier in the day, general manager Ryan McDonough took to the airwaves in Phoenix concerning the fate of coach Earl Watson, rumored to be a candidate if the UCLA job becomes available. Watson is in the first year of a three-year contract.
"It really hasn't come up yet; it hasn't come across our radar," McDonough told Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "Obviously, I know what's out there. Look, we love Coach Watson and the job he's done with our young group. He's really connected with our young players, they play hard every night.
"He and his staff were here pretty much all summer working with our players, building relationships with them, developing them. ... We fully expect him to be the coach here for a long time. That would be our preference; that would be my preference."
Keep in mind the guy saying this is slated to have his contract run out in 3 months.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:38 pm
by Superbone
Indy wrote:Superbone wrote:No worries, Phoenix faithful:
http://www.nba.com/games/20170324/PHXBOS#/preview
Earlier in the day, general manager Ryan McDonough took to the airwaves in Phoenix concerning the fate of coach Earl Watson, rumored to be a candidate if the UCLA job becomes available. Watson is in the first year of a three-year contract.
"It really hasn't come up yet; it hasn't come across our radar," McDonough told Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "Obviously, I know what's out there. Look, we love Coach Watson and the job he's done with our young group. He's really connected with our young players, they play hard every night.
"He and his staff were here pretty much all summer working with our players, building relationships with them, developing them. ... We fully expect him to be the coach here for a long time. That would be our preference; that would be my preference."
Keep in mind the guy saying this is slated to have his contract run out in 3 months.
My guess is that there is a 96% chance it will be renewed.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:12 pm
by O_Gardino
Superbone wrote:Indy wrote:Superbone wrote:No worries, Phoenix faithful:
http://www.nba.com/games/20170324/PHXBOS#/preview
Earlier in the day, general manager Ryan McDonough took to the airwaves in Phoenix concerning the fate of coach Earl Watson, rumored to be a candidate if the UCLA job becomes available. Watson is in the first year of a three-year contract.
"It really hasn't come up yet; it hasn't come across our radar," McDonough told Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "Obviously, I know what's out there. Look, we love Coach Watson and the job he's done with our young group. He's really connected with our young players, they play hard every night.
"He and his staff were here pretty much all summer working with our players, building relationships with them, developing them. ... We fully expect him to be the coach here for a long time. That would be our preference; that would be my preference."
Keep in mind the guy saying this is slated to have his contract run out in 3 months.
My guess is that there is a 96% chance it will be renewed.
Your optimism is out of control. 95.4%
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:13 pm
by The Bobster
Won-Lost record under each Suns General Manager -
Jerry Colangelo 1968-69 to 1993-94 - 1,104-886, .555
Bryan Colangelo 1993-94 to 2005-06 - 516-468, .524
Robert Sarver 2005-06 - 5-1, .833
Mike D'Antoni 2005-06 to 2006-07 - 73-31, .701
Steve Kerr 2006-07 to 2009-10 - 216-112, .659
Lance Blanks 2010-11 to 2012-13 - 98-132, .426
Lon Babby 2013 - 0-0, .000
Ryan McDonough 2013-14 to 2016-17 - 132-186, .415
All winning records through Steve Kerr, all losing records since.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:20 pm
by JCSunsfan
Reports are that the Alford to Indiana is a done deal already. They are just waiting until after the tourney to announce it.
Big money. His alma mater. Prospect of having to deal with the Ball family for the next few years. Why not go?
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:23 pm
by TOO
I dont think Watson has earned a big money deal. I like the guy, and his personality probably fits college better, but if I'm UCLA, there are better candidates.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:06 pm
by The Bobster
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:I dont think Watson has earned a big money deal. I like the guy, and his personality probably fits college better, but if I'm UCLA, there are better candidates.
Better he gets it there than here.....
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:16 pm
by TOO
The Bobster wrote:TheOriginalOriginal wrote:I dont think Watson has earned a big money deal. I like the guy, and his personality probably fits college better, but if I'm UCLA, there are better candidates.
Better he gets it there than here.....
You're not wrong.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:45 pm
by sunshoopjunky
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:sunshoopjunky wrote:I would still like to see Jim Boylen at the reigns of a young team and I wouldn't mind if it was ours. I don't think he would be that expensive. He has a ring. He has been on the sidelines for many playoff games and he has been an assistant under some studs. I think he could be a fit here if Watson leaves. I don't think they should fire Watson we will be at the end of his contract when we make the playoffs again anyway.
He's had a towel thrown at him, he'd fit right in here.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:47 pm
by JCSunsfan
Its very likely that Alford goes to Indiana.
Its very likely that Watson would take the UCLA job if offered.
I am not sure how likely it would be that he would be offered that job.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:54 pm
by carey
JCSunsfan wrote:Its very likely that Alford goes to Indiana.
Its very likely that Watson would take the UCLA job if offered.
I am not sure how likely it would be that he would be offered that job.
I'm more worried Miller gets offered the job the way he's owned UCLA lately. However, that Sweet 16 loss is going to sting.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:12 pm
by TOO
If im UCLA, I offer Mark Few whatever he wants.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:24 pm
by carey
TheOriginalOriginal wrote:If im UCLA, I offer Mark Few whatever he wants.
There's virtually little difference between Few and Miller except Few should finally be the first of the two to break through to the FF.
Re: The Earl Watson Report
Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 5:17 pm
by In2ition
Few loves the Northwest and he has a great thing going at Gonzaga. He doesn't need to go to UCLA.