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Philly just announced the hiring of Jerry Colangelo as Chairman of Basketball operations, this morning our time. I think that puts the end to the silliness Sam Hinkie has been allowed to get away with. Hinkie should still get a chance to prove himself under Jerry, but his string, especially to do trades such as this, and repeatedly tanking for draft picks, will be much, much shorter. And yes, I agree, I see no long term benefit for the 76ers doing something like this, even if the opinion exists, within the organisation, that Noel and Okafor can not coexist.
Raging against the dying of the light: The sunset of Kobe Bryant
Ha, it was, and agreed. I think analysing him as a no.2 draft pick puts greater expectations on him, when maybe we shouldn’t. And Byron Scott’s coaching, well that is an article, nay a book, in itself.
Raging against the dying of the light: The sunset of Kobe Bryant
Definitely not having a dig either Ryan, I’ve watched 8-10 Lakers games the whole way through this year and just haven’t seen enough from D’Angelo to bank on a long term future with him, so am open to hearing someone else’s opinion on the topic. The Okafor/Russell- Philly/La trade rumour have gained momentum and as a young guard, one who has been moved to the bench as of today’s Raptors game, that is never good for your psyche either.
Raging against the dying of the light: The sunset of Kobe Bryant
I too can pull one statement from a comment for emphasis. Slight exaggeration on my behalf for effect? Of course. But give me a little more than ‘Really?!’ Ryan. As a self confessed Lakers fan, you’d have them amongst your League Pass favourites, so enlighten me? I watched a few games of his as a Buckeye last year, and even 2/3 of his games at Montverde, he has come a long way, but he still has many a ways to go, has he flashed ability this year? No doubt. But it remains to be seen whether he can put it together consistently. The greater issue at hand is Byron Scott’s coaching ability, which is scrutinised daily, and still is under the spotlight enough.
Raging against the dying of the light: The sunset of Kobe Bryant
One of the better articles I’ve read Steve, on the retirement news and legacy of Kobe, and one that doesn’t mention his early, chequered, off court controversies, which i believe should be addressed separately.
My question to you is, why does Kobe jacking up between 25-30 shots negatively affect or ‘stunt’ the development of guards like Clarkson and Russell? Or even at all in a forward like Randle? They all still learn to play the Lakers scheme on the defensive side of the ball, Randle still gets his rebounds, and the guards still improve their facilitating, albeit to one of the greatest to launch the leather. It also takes the publicity and press away from pick 2 Russell, who has shown little to no talent on the offensive side anyway, and all of those younger players, who as lottery picks on the most famous NBA franchise, would otherwise have the spotlight shined upon them as brightly as the Hollywood sign itself. If Kobe wasn’t throwing up bricks, those shots would otherwise be distributed between players like the aforementioned, Nick Young, Louis Williams and Metta World Peace et al.
In regards to ‘putting the horse before the cart’ you’re right, if they hit a home run, and all this camouflaged tanking works out and they land the Great Aussie h̶y̶p̶e̶ hope, then this is all a distant memory, a Linsanity in NY blip in Laker’s history. Should they not though, should they lose their protected pick, falling outside 3, they still have $28 million plus in cap money for the summer, when it goes up this year, and next, to attempt to lure free agents. With Kobe not in the locker room and being the tyrannical presence he imposes, and LA still being a desirable destination, is that that farfetched an idea also?
Raging against the dying of the light: The sunset of Kobe Bryant
I’ll have a look at that article now. If you don’t already, follow a guy by the name of Haralabos Voulgaris, he is one of America’s better known punters, specifically on basketball. But he also comments from an analytical perspective, his knowledge and opinion are educated. I think we’ll all find agreement in some of his sentiments, especially in regards to Scott haha.
Raging against the dying of the light: The sunset of Kobe Bryant