Pop "endorsing" the interview is more or less a big "duh". It wouldn't have happened otherwise, unless Holt decided to overrule him.
What this article may be suggesting is that Pop pushed for the Sonics to interview Presti, in much the same way that he pushes for PJ to get a job.
What's also strange is Carlisle, I believe, has the reputation of being somewhat distant with his players, not a player's coach. Pop on e otherhand has a hands on approach. If true you would think Presti would appreciate Pop's approach and be somewhat leery of a guy who has alienated two different teams' players, even if many of those players were knuckle heads.
I think that PJ is more suited to be a college coach than an NBA head coach and is probably more tolerable- for lack of a better word- with a team with more players from Europe who are more used to an authoritarian style of coaching. Away from coaching, he seems to be quite pleasant. His coaching persona is brash, but I also think Pop has used him to fill that role on his staff.
As for Presti- I do not see how people reading this article can come to the conclusion that somehow Sam has lost his luster. Seattle wanted him to be the GM so much that they basically stripped power from Wilkens and gave it to Presti to get him to take the job. Otherwise, he probably wasn't going to go there.
As for Pop's actions- EVERYONE knew Seattle would want to talk to Presti, and Pop just told them they didn't have to wait. There was no way that Presti would have waited until after the draft to join the Sonics. I can at least partially understand people caring about it being during the playoffs but to expect him to wait until after the draft is far-fetched.
And of course, everyone who leaves one job to go somewhere else takes with them knowledge, education, and experience gained at their previous job and on the payroll of their previous employer. Why do you think the Spurs stash players in Europe where they can develop on someone else's payroll? All you owe your job is to perform your duties to the best of your ability WHILE you are there in return for the salary and benefits for which you have agreed. It's a business arrangement and that is how it works-- you do your job and they pay you. And be assured Presti has contributed greatly and leaves behind with the Spurs many things that he has developed and created. Why can't people just leave it at that. He was good for the Spurs and they are sorry to see him go but are happy for him and knew it would happen soon anyway.
If Presti is responsible for Beno, and the Euro infusion (minus Parker) let him go.
Spurs havent drafted since Parker, and I'm tired of watching draft day just to see us pick another 18 yo native Antartican that we trade for a 2nd round draft pick in 2020
He got rid of Malik's and Rasho's contracts. That pretty much makes him a witch.
Exactly. I'm thinking Carlisle is a terrible hire there. How is he supposed to control the traveling Ganja Circus that are the Sonics? He's a terribly light weight version of Larry Brown, a good Xs and Os coach who doesn't relate to the players.
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