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I don't know how good Blanks is at his real job, but if this means I don't have to listen to him on telecasts anymore, I'm happy.
Lance Blanks, director of scouting for the San Antonio Spurs, is expected to join Ferry's staff, according to several league sources. Blanks' position is yet to be determined, but he would assist Ferry with basketball operations. Ferry and Blanks worked together in the front office with the Spurs for the last two seasons. Blanks would become Ferry's first major hire of an executive since taking over as Cavs GM. Blanks, 38, is considered one of the top up-and-coming execs in the league.
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/plaind...l=2&thispage=2
I don't know how good Blanks is at his real job, but if this means I don't have to listen to him on telecasts anymore, I'm happy.
I hate it when other teams want to copy a championship's team overall nucleus....
Eh, Ferry can have him. Blanks' draft choice of Romain Sato didn't exactly pan out. And if this finally gets him off of the Spurs broadcasts, that alone might be worth it.
EDIT: Damn it, MannyIsGod beat me to the punch.
It's a pretty big blow to the Spurs if he leaves. Ferry, Blanks and Prunti did a lot of legwork in scouting and the such. And all three of them being gone would leave pretty big holes I'd imagine.
As long as they keep Presti, I'm not really worried.
I've never thought of Lance in terms of his scouting prowess. He's a good man but I think the Spurs can upgrade his position.
What worries me is that Presti is actually getting media time now. His name has been thrown around a LOT this offseason. Not nessecarily in terms of leaving, but eitehr way people have taken notice.
Who's going to wear the pith helmet in the parades now?
Adios.
Damn it... Everybody is taking our guys away!
I understand the Spurs were NOT high on keeping Blanks. So I guess it's okay.
...just as long as they don't take the good ones.
Were? Or Weren't?
NOT, sorry.
They might give away our success secrets
RC and CIA Pop are the real talent evaluators anyway. Besides I think there is enough in the pipe line for years to come. New blood in the organization is a good thing.
You forgot someone.
sean elliott should be the sole announcer for every game anyways.....i never liked blanks
It is kind of funny how ferry is taking him away though, ferry works with him and wouldnt go for him if he werent really good at doing what he does..
4 down ain't a secret anymore. Neither is Manu or Horry from three.They might give away our success secrets
But I'm very sad for Bill Land. That was one talented broadcast duo. :p
Maybe we should start a thread to nominate Land's new partner. I'll start.
1. A hibiscus or bougenville plant (or even a ficus)
2. A sack of flour
Good thinking! Speaking of food...
3. T Park
That's what I'm talking about. Good Riddance!
Of course, if they wanted a closer approximation to Blanks, why not pair Land with:
4. A Mr. Potatohead doll
Last edited by bigbendbruisebrother; 07-08-2005 at 01:57 PM.
I liked Blanks. My sister nannied for his girls (aspiring tennis players). I remember talking to him about Parker in the early days when he was 'hosting' him a lot.
I thought he did a solid job. However, in our conversations, I did feel that he didn't have the same philosophy toward talent evaluation that I would have had (not that I'm necessarily anything special).
I hated hearing Lance say "Mano" and Robery " -rry"
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