Hopefully he stays here and takes over for Pop when he's gone.
Because Bud's going to be the Spurs next coach in a couple of years most likely. Losing him would be a disaster for the franchise's future. It's not the same situation as Presti leaving, which I was happy for despite all his success here since RC is (hopefully) going to be the GM for a long time.
I'm not saying Detroit is an ideal situation, but at the same time it's not the worst for a coach. A bad team is not equal to a bad situation for a coach per se. IMHO, a team with unreasonable high expectation (Nets) from media and fans, or a team with uncoachable stars (Lakers for both) is bad for a coach.
Otherwise, when a coach has the opportunity to exert his own way of coaching, it's all good even though it's with a lottery team. Take Doc Rivers as an example, he won one Coach of the Year with the Magic, and got the chance with the Celtics after his stay with the Magic. Granted, Celtics was not that good either when they hired him, but still.
So for an established coach like Phil or Pop, it makes no sense to go to a bad team. But for those young coaches, going to a bad team is not a bad move at all. Plus, pragmatically, it's much less likely that a good/great team hire unproven coaches.
I had a feeling Bud would get a head coaching job soon, but Detroit? Surprised he's not holding out for a better team, tbh....
If Bud does leave it would crack me up to see him stab sorry ass Del Negro in the back after all the whining he and Kevin O'Keefe did in 99.
If Avery were to replace Pop, I'd follow Pop and Duncan right out the door as a fan. I hate AJ.
Detroit sucks, why would he move there when he is pretty much guaranteed to be HC after Pop retires. What NBA city is less desirable to live in?
These rumors are around every year. If he wanted to leave the Spurs organisation he would've done by now and he isn't going to leave to coach a ty Pistons team. He'll just be head coach in 2 years when Pop goes.
Gotta hope that the Spurs are straight with him about the future after Pop. Would be a travesty to keep him here and not give him the keys when Pop goes.
If he isn't going to take over from Pop, make sure he knows that and let him get a job elsewhere.
Why leave now? Pop has 2 years to go MAX. Then it's his team hopefully with Kahwi to build around..
Sloan said he might want to come back to coach. If he can wait for Pop/Timmy to retire than would be ideal. That or Adelman if Minnesota doesn't retain him when his contract expires in 2 years (I think 2)
Dude, Pop is the boss. Only Peter Holt can change what he says. If Pop has not told him the job is his, I would really surprised. Bud is going NOWHERE.
Would be dumb, because I imagine his job security here would be ridiculous. He'd have such a grace period, he could take forever to rebuild and still be fine because of his corporate knowledge.
He'll be out of Detroit in 2 years if he takes it, tbh.
Oh well, money talks. Good for him.
He won't do it. He'll be HC of the Spurs in 2 years anyway.
Huh? What's the story behind that.
And people are really selling short the damage a front-line headed up by Drummond and Monroe can do with the right coaching. They've also got the improving Brandon Knight and another lottery pick coming up this summer. Dumars needs to make better personnel decisions and stop signing guys like Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanevua to horrible deals.
Pop retiring as the same time than Duncan is far from being a sure thing. Getting a HC position elsewhere might be the good choice for Bud instead of waiting a Pop retirement that might not happen before a long time.
Detroit has a nice very young core and a stable management so it would be a nice place to start a HC career for Bud.
AJ is Pop's successor. Who cares if Bud leaves.
Probably the first time I've ever disagreed with the great Bruno. No way Pop sticks around to coach a middle of the road team, which we will be post TD. He's definitely the kind of guy to go out on top and find other things to do. As far as I can tell, Pop isn't someone who totally lives for basketball like a Larry Brown or countless others. Dude will tour the world again, sample some vinos, and live it up.
The timing of this definitely been worked out between Pop and Bud. This isn't going to be some redux of Mack Brown/Will Muschamp cluster of gotry.
I was thinking Bud was always going to get the job once Pop retires. Would hate to see him go. But at the same time, nothing is guaranteed. If he feels this is a good opportunity for him, wish him the best.
I think Bud winds up with Ferry in Atl when the offseason is said and done
I really hope Bud sticks around, but like any good organization, people are always wanting a piece of it.
Only thing I hope is that whatever decision Bud makes, it's not a distraction during the playoffs (I don't think it will be), but hopefully he'll stick around here.
and please, no Avery Johnson to replace Pop. for the love of all that is holy, we can do much better than him.
It's a little old (December 2009) but that's what Pop told about his retirement:
http://www.nba.com/spurs/features/pop_mailbag_0912.html
I guess Pop's decision will come down to his health, his family and the pleasure he still takes to coach. The pleasure factor will be of course impacted by Duncan's retirement and Pop might not enjoy coaching Spurs after it especially if they go in full rebuild mode.Question: Hi was wondering if you plan on staying in the NBA after Tim Duncan retires? If so will you stay with the Spurs? Go Spurs Go!
Pop:(Laughs) I’ve always made a joke about the fact that Tim’s contract and my contract have always coincided as far as length, and it’s served as a real good joke. In all honesty I have no idea how long I want to keep doing it, but Timmy’s situation won’t be the factor that will make me retire or continue to coach.
I'm not saying that Pop won't retire with Duncan but I don't see that as an automatic move.
The Det ownership group have decided to bring in Phil Jackson as a consultant. Perhaps to be in the same role like Jerry West is in for Golden State. But, perhaps, this is just to assist them figure out what parts DET doesn't have setup properly to bring them back to the mix of contenders.
Coach Bud is good with x and o, it's the adjustment plays and pace that he still needs more seasoning. I hope he stays, but it wouldn't shock me if he left, it would seem that many under the Pop umbrella will leave eventually to see if what they learned from a master could be used elsewhere.
Coach Bud, I ing love you. Don't leave me, I'll change. A lot of people say I deserve better, but I don't care I want youuu.. I ing love you, I don't want Avery... She a hoe babe.
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