Who should win Coach of the Year?

[djohn2oo8]

Rick Adelman has to be in the discussion for what he has done with the rockets w/o mcgrady to this point. Other candidates include Gregg Popovich, Doc Rivers, Phil Jackson, Stan Van Gundy

[Ditty]

van gundy gots my vote actually

[sonic21]

van gundy

[Spursfan092120]

Rick Adelman has to be in the discussion for what he has done with the rockets w/o mcgrady to this point. Other candidates include Gregg Popovich, Doc Rivers, Phil Jackson, Stan Van Gundy
Definitely. I agree Adelman deserves to be in the talks. I vote Popovich.

[balli]

Uh? Sloan loses Deron for a month and then plays him on a bad wheel for another two. Loses Boozer (which screwed our depth if nothing else). Loses AK for 3 weeks. And you don't even mention him in your little poll there? I'm not even saying he should win it, but c'mon, I understand the Rockets fans are generally butt-hurt, but it's a blatant slap in the face to not even put his name up there.

Depending on how the Spurs end up I might be inclined to give it to Pop.

[mabrignani]

if charlotte makes the playoffs larry brown deserves it.

[Def Rowe]

Mike Brown has to get some credit for having the best record in the league.

[balli]

if charlotte makes the playoffs larry brown deserves it.

+1. More than someone else, I'm not sure, but he's done a good job. I though Bernie Bickerstaff could've gotten it a couple years back. His teams sucked, but they were talentless, scrapped like hell and even as bad as they were, over-achieved immensely.

[JamStone]

Uh? Sloan loses Deron for a month and then plays him on a bad wheel for another two. Loses Boozer (which screwed our depth if nothing else). Loses AK for 3 weeks. And you don't even mention him in your little poll there? I'm not even saying he should win it, but c'mon, I understand the Rockets fans are generally butt-hurt, but it's a blatant slap in the face to not even put his name up there.

I'd pick Jerry Sloan except he's white.

[Ghazi]

Van Gundy, nobody expected the Magic to be this good. I didn't at least

[Xylus]

My vote goes to Rick Adelman. I didn't expect them to even make the playoffs this year, and I was way off. He's got his team playing better than I think they should be playing.

[Chris]

Terry Porter

[lefty]

Pop, without being biased

Considering all the injuries and the competitive Western Conference, he deserves it

[BlackSwordsMan]

popabitch

[balli]

I'd pick Jerry Sloan except he's white.
Seriously? Or is that somehow a shot at people who live in Utah. If not, cool, I'm all for hooking up a brother. If so, when did you turn into one of the low class dregs who assumes we're all racists?

[JamStone]

Seriously? Or is that somehow a shot at people who live in Utah. If not, cool, I'm all for hooking up a brother. If so, when did you turn into one of the low class dregs who assumes we're all racists?

I'm making a joke specifically for you man. I saw how you overreacted to my joke about Brevin Knight and Dragic last night. Just pushing your buttons. You're too sensitive.

[balli]

If you were some liberal ass pothead, would you like being called a racist or mormon 15 times a day for a year straight? I'm sure I am overly sensitive, but enough is fucking enough already. It's starting to get real old.

[JamStone]

Last time was actually the first time I can remember on this site implying anything about Utah Jazz fans being racist. And, my post last night wasn't directed or responding to you. So I found you response to it rather amusing.

I've been called a lot of things in my life because of my ethnicity and how I look. I'm pretty good about not overreacting to jokes.

[Spursmania]

I voted for Adelman but Pop was an extremely close second.

[balli]

Last time was actually the first time I can remember on this site implying anything about Utah Jazz fans being racist.Well, I'm not saying you're a repeat offender and I'm sorry for reacting, but you called me overly sensitive, so no apologies, but if I'm overly sensitive, the sheer amount of blatantly untrue shit I take, daily, is the reason why.

And if race based jokes roll off your back, cool, I guess you're more personally tolerant of intolerance than I am.

Sorry. /thread jack.

[DeadlyDynasty]

1. Jerry Sloan
2. Ron Jeremy
3. Popazit

[sook]

err no Sloan shouldn't win it. Please tell me why anyone not named PJ, SVG, or Pop should win it

[Amuseddaysleeper]

At the beginning of the season there were a lot of critics who felt the Rockets would come out of the West or at the very least push the Lakers into a tough series.

Last year, the Rockets went on a 22 game win streak, mostly without Yao Ming.

Adelman has done well this year, but the entire Western conference has been hit hard with the injury bug. I don't think he quite deserves COY.

[MrChug]

I appreciate how much Pop has done with SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO little. That will instantaniously warrant COY consideration.

[Ghazi]

I appreciate how much Pop has done with SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO little. That will instantaniously warrant COY consideration.


Soooo little?

You mean the 2nd best PF in the game, a top 3 point guard, and a deep bench is so little?

[ploto]

I would give real consideration to Mike Woodson. Who had Atlanta fourth in the East? Most of those coaches listed above have at least one superstar.

[lefty]

Soooo little?

You mean the 2nd best PF in the game, a top 3 point guard, and a deep bench is so little?

2nd best PF?

Wow, you are a fucktard :lmao

[balli]

I would give real consideration to Mike Woodson. Who had Atlanta fourth in the East? Most of those coaches listed above have at least one superstar.
I stopped watching the Hawks just this year, so for 2009 I can't say with any authority, but based on 4 seasons of devoutly loyal ATL viewership, Mike Woodson is a loser.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I would give real consideration to Mike Woodson. Who had Atlanta fourth in the East? Most of those coaches listed above have at least one superstar.

Joe Johnson may not be a superstar in regards to his fame, but he definitely plays like one.

Also, following their impressive performance against the Celtics in last year's playoffs, I don't think the Hawks are doing anything really noteworthy. They got off to a great start in the beginning of the year, but kinda tapered off.

I don't even think Woodson deserves a top 3 spot.

[Rogue]

2nd best PF?

Wow, you are a fucktard :lmao
for sure Duncan is only the 2nd best PF, the first best PF is Rapper. :toast

[cobbler]

my vote goes for Sloan. Kind of amazing he has never won it.

[ploto]

Joe Johnson may not be a superstar in regards to his fame, but he definitely plays like one.

Can his coach get some credit for that?

I just think it is easy to pick those other guys and I like to notice coaches who do well with what they have. I mean how hard is it to coach Tim Duncan?

And saying the Hawks are not a surprise- well, is Cleveland or LA or SA a surprise? At least the Hawks went from 8 to 4 in one season.

[tomtom]

1. Jerry Sloan
2. Ron Jeremy
3. Popazit

+1

Sloan did a great job this year and damn does he at least deserve one before he leaves

[dirk4mvp]

2nd best PF?

Wow, you are a fucktard :lmao


If you're saying Duncan is 1, you're proving his point even further, 'fucktard'.

[BUMP]

ballijuana-do they allow black people in the ESA?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Can his coach get some credit for that?

I just think it is easy to pick those other guys and I like to notice coaches who do well with what they have. I mean how hard is it to coach Tim Duncan?

And saying the Hawks are not a surprise- well, is Cleveland or LA or SA a surprise? At least the Hawks went from 8 to 4 in one season.

Cleveland yes, if only because I didn't expect their defense to be as good as it is.

Joe Johnson has been a stud his entire career. I'm not saying Woodson is a bad coach or anything, but coach of the year is just a bit much.

The Hawks did go from 8 to 4, but like I said before, they were expected to do so considering how well they did in the playoffs last year. They also only picked their up a bit recently, for a better part of the season they were very up and down.

[Fabbs]

Rick Adelman has to be in the discussion for what he has done with the rockets w/o mcgrady to this point. Other candidates include Gregg Popovich, Doc Rivers, Phil Jackson, Stan Van Gundy
what is the name of this Rockett and where can we see more of her?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SRz16A25iVI/AAAAAAAACS0/uhD_H9hiOBc/s320/rockets+girls1.jpg

Adleman yes.
Poppycock Finley are you joking?
Doc nah altho i think they are saving it for the playoffs.
Phil nah the collusion made it too easy for Smug Phil.
Stan Van gotta see how it ends up, I'll consider him.

[Warlord23]

I'll give it to Mike Brown if Cleveland finishes with the best overall record. Sure the Cavs may not win it all, and sure people may have expected a 55+ win season anyway. But they are on pace for a 65+ win season, which is damned impressive. Plus he hasn't won one yet, and the NBA seems to like first-time winners who finish with a top 2-3 record in the league (think AJ, D'Antoni, Byron Scott)

The #2 candidate on my list is Stan Van Gundy for very similar reasons. Beat expectations, will likely finish with around 60 wins, hasn't won one yet.

I'd tip my hat to the NBA if they pick Sloan or Pop, considering what they had to work with. But if history is any indicator, they have very little chance of winning.

[RonMexico]

Terry Porter

[djohn2oo8]

what is the name of this Rockett and where can we see more of her?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SRz16A25iVI/AAAAAAAACS0/uhD_H9hiOBc/s320/rockets+girls1.jpg

Her name is Natalie....go here, then scroll to the right

http://www.nba.com/rockets/dance/0809_RPD_Bios-284309-1664.html

[dirk4mvp]

Uh the Spurs lose Parker, Manu and Duncan for extended periods of time and still have the #2 seed. If that isn't Coach of the Year material I don't know what is. He won't win it though. They'll probably give it to Phil Jackson instead. You know how David loves his LA Sterns.



Is there a reason you perpetually have a cock stuck in your ear?

[djohn2oo8]

what is the name of this Rockett and where can we see more of her?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SRz16A25iVI/AAAAAAAACS0/uhD_H9hiOBc/s320/rockets+girls1.jpg


Here ya go



http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nba.rockets.dancers/images/075840451.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nba.rockets.dancers/images/075840449.jpg

[Leetonidas]

I think Van Gundy definitely deserves it. Mike Brown isn't that great of a coach, Doc already won it, Pop and Phil don't need it, Adleman doesn't have a chance, and Sloan shouldn't win just because he's way overdue.

My two cents.

[tlongII]

Nate McMillan should be on the list.

I'd give it to Popovich though. Even though I can't stand him.

[Fabbs]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SRz16A25iVI/AAAAAAAACS0/uhD_H9hiOBc/s320/rockets+girls1.jpg


Here ya go



http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nba.rockets.dancers/images/075840451.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/multimedia/photo_gallery/0711/nba.rockets.dancers/images/075840449.jpg
Awesome, thank you.
I like her pic in your sig the best by far, esp the headshot. However she still may be considered to bear my children.

[Fabbs]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SRz16A25iVI/AAAAAAAACS0/uhD_H9hiOBc/s320/rockets+girls1.jpg

Her name is Natalie....go here, then scroll to the right

http://www.nba.com/rockets/dance/0809_RPD_Bios-284309-1664.html
Nice website, thanks.
Wish the Spurs Dancers would have their site done the same.
Natalie and I will name a child after you.

[Fabbs]

Uh the Spurs lose Parker, Manu and Duncan for extended periods of time and still have the #2 seed. If that isn't Coach of the Year material I don't know what is. He won't win it though. They'll probably give it to Phil Jackson instead. You know how David loves his LA Sterns.
Yet Numb Nutts in turn refuses to get benchies time ie rookie Hill, instead stubbornly continuing to blow Finley.

Same thing he did in the LA Laker loss last playoffs, stubbornly stuck with 60% GNob instead of improvising.

Next.

[Leetonidas]

Yet Numb Nutts in turn refuses to get benchies time ie rookie Hill, instead stubbornly continuing to blow Finley.

Same thing he did in the LA Laker loss last playoffs, stubbornly stuck with 60% GNob instead of improvising.

Next.

I dunno man, I think I'll side with the man who has 4 rings on his fingers, a coach of the year under his belt, the best winning percentage in the last 12 years, and one hell of a wine cellar.

[Fabbs]

I dunno man, I think I'll side with the man who has 4 rings on his fingers, a coach of the year under his belt, the best winning percentage in the last 12 years, and one hell of a wine cellar.
By far the best roster for 6-7-8 of those 12 years, altho the Gasol Collusion made it about even for 2008.

Best roster 8, got only 4. Failed to repeat.
meh.

[Rogue]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RSvosCqCQZ4/SRz16A25iVI/AAAAAAAACS0/uhD_H9hiOBc/s320/rockets+girls1.jpg

Her name is Natalie....go here, then scroll to the right

http://www.nba.com/rockets/dance/0809_RPD_Bios-284309-1664.html
african-american girls make you feel better, right?

[jack sommerset]

Sloan will win. Pop is winning this poll? Shocking! Homers and crazy people have one thing in common, neither one of them know they are either. In some cases on this site they are both.

[Rogue]

Sloan will win. Pop is winning this poll? Shocking! Homers and crazy people have one thing in common, neither one of them know they are either. In some cases on this site they are both.
agreed :toast Jazz has suffered lots of injuries this season but sloan still managed to keep his team afloat, and is also very likely to make his team appear in the playoffs for the 3rd straight time after the past two years. and even the result will be the same if they still get rockets as their opponents in the first round. :lol

[Leetonidas]

It's like everyone has forgotten of the multitude of injuries the Spurs have had to put up with. :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets have been injury plagued for half a decade, the other half they just plain sucked. To be quite honest, I don't know why I expected the rockets to get far in playoffs from 2004-2007

With scrubs on the team such as Moochie Norris, Jim Jackson, Scott Padgett, Ryan Bowen, Bostjan Nachbar, Bob Sura-who was actually decent, David Wesley, Kelvin Cato, Hell of a supporting Cast.

[Spursmania]

I completely forgot about Sloan. He has done an even more remarkable job than Adelman. I'd like to take my vote back and revote for Sloan. Got to hand it to that Man, he is a damn good coach. Love you Pop and would not want anyone else for the Spurs, but my hats off to Sloan.:hat

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Thank fuckin god Mike D'antoni isn't even a candidate anymore.

[mogrovejo]

It's too early to say, it'll depend on the final standings. Spoelstra should be in the poll. Sloan, Brown, Van Gundy, Adelman and him are my favourites.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

It's close between Pop and Adelman. I side with Pop because of the new players he worked into their system so quickly and all the injuries he had to deal with, but Adelman deserves it almost as much.

[Muser]

M.Curry.

[Blake]

I'd like to see Stan Van Gundy win it.

[Indazone]

Coach of the year should be based on ability and merit. While I like Adleman I cannot stand his in game substitution patterns or adjustments. Therefore, I would give Phil Jackson coach of the year honors. If by some miracle Adleman beats Phil and wins it all, ok, then I would begrudgingly give it to RA.

[Many PackYao]

My vote goes to Pop for keeping it together during Manu's absense. Rick Analman makes some dumb decisions with the rotations when we're getting our asses kicked so he doesn't deserve any mention.

[rapliketp]

Van Gundy. Orlando lose their best player and keep on chugging along at the top.

[angelbelow]

Pop

[Jacob1983]

Mr. Potato Head

[Hemotivo]

Mike the king Brown