Lucy727
- Des Plaines, Il
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Yeah, who is that in Jkat00's profile pic?
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Yeah, who is that in Jkat00's profile pic?
Lon has past NBA experience and is a stand up guy.
I know it wont be him, though (though he did really enjoy himself some Timpone's pizza).
Would love for it to be Billy D. I'm a bit less enamored with "The Mayor" as some are.
There is a zero percent chance Groce is back. Those of influence around the program have made that clear. As an AD, you have to listen. I have a good feeling our next coach will be someone nobody is mentioning. He will have past NBA experience and a reputation as a stand up guy.
Just a couple of names that popped into my head tonight: Dan Majerle (who has been discussed a bit in this thread) and Mark Jackson (former NBA head coach and all star point guard; current analyst).
Majerle has been doing a terrific job at Grand Canyon - 27-7 last year, 15-9 this year. Mark Jackson was a tremendous player and coached the Warriors to a 51-31 record the year he was let go. Both of these guys would have instant credibility walking into a recruit's living room.
I'm sure they're both very unlikely, but what do you guys think? I haven't heard anything about Jackson being a candidate, but I can't think of why he wouldn't be.
PS: I realize the big knock on Jackson is that he's a feisty personality that has trouble getting along with others. From a basketball knowledge perspective, though, he would seem to be top notch.
Based on what Ward and Jkat are saying, here are a few guesses: Mike Brown, Rod Strickland, Anthony Grant, Tony Bennett, Lord Jeff Van Gundy, Phil Jackson, Julius Erving, Dan Majerle, Tim Duncan, Luc Longley.
Going back to Mark Jackson, I think would be perfect coach for young team...intensity, ability, NBA pedigree to recruit...etc?
Matt McCall would be a good up and comer coach if Whitman goes that route again?
Patrick Ewing.
Mark Jackson would be an awful hire in my opinion and I don't think it'd ever happen regardless. He was a fantastic defensive coach and helped nurture a winning attitude in Golden State but was fired for his lack of offensive philosophy and abrasive personality. He clearly was not able to get the best from Steph and Klay. Also, if you think Groce and Jesus is borderline too much, there is video of Mark Jackson spreading the "Good Word" on a street corner with his children. It's super creepy
Edit: JKaat beat me to it but here's the video. Still want this guy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61kFNY8pRrs
So because Majerle is grateful for an opportunity, he is going to banish himself to eternal obscurity? That seems like a stretch, regardless of his public appreciation for the program and opportunity. I would think if Colangelo thought highly of Majerle, he would be excited to send him from a low D1 program to Illinois.Majerle would be a very tough get...even with Colangelo figured in...he has publicly stated his loyalty to the GCU program and is very grateful for Colangelo getting him in the door...
This said, Colangelo, I believe would have a vested interest also being the profitability of the university especially upcoming years.He knows where his bread is buttered, because yes Majerle has been pretty incredible there. Very doubtful Majerle would even field the call, other that simply a courtesy.
Mark Jackson would be an awful hire in my opinion and I don't think it'd ever happen regardless. He was a fantastic defensive coach and helped nurture a winning attitude in Golden State but was fired for his lack of offensive philosophy and abrasive personality. He clearly was not able to get the best from Steph and Klay. Also, if you think Groce and Jesus is borderline too much, there is video of Mark Jackson spreading the "Good Word" on a street corner with his children. It's super creepy
Edit: JKaat beat me to it but here's the video. Still want this guy?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61kFNY8pRrs
So because Majerle is grateful for an opportunity, he is going to banish himself to eternal obscurity? That seems like a stretch, regardless of his public appreciation for the program and opportunity. I would think if Colangelo thought highly of Majerle, he would be excited to send him from a low D1 program to Illinois.
Re: Mark Jackson, from Feb 8th. No one responded.
I would imagine its a combination of being grateful, family happiness, recruiting connections related to being Dan Majerle in the southwest, reasonable expectations and climate. That could keep me somewhere for a long time too.
Hope you're wrong.
I don't know a thing, but I like his profile.
Would not want him eliminated.
I would imagine its a combination of being grateful, family happiness, recruiting connections related to being Dan Majerle in the southwest, reasonable expectations and climate. That could keep me somewhere for a long time too.