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Post by London on Apr 26, 2013 12:16:15 GMT -6
That's the rumor in MN.
David Kahn has been terminated and Flip Saunders is in as the new GM of the Timberwolves.
Nothing confirmed though yet.
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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2013 12:24:12 GMT -6
I liked Flip as a coach Ok, but as a GM? I mean he has had no success anywhere except for that stretch with KG/Spree/Cassell for a couple of seasons. Other then that what has he done to deserve a GM spot? Seriously, I don't know his qualifications
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Post by Tyler on Apr 26, 2013 12:27:10 GMT -6
His qualifications are as follows: HE'S REPLACING KAHN. Good enough for me  |
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Post by Derek on Apr 26, 2013 12:37:07 GMT -6
Minny Fans Rejoice.
*pats back*
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Post by London on Apr 26, 2013 12:42:11 GMT -6
I've always liked Flip. (Hell, I still think Dwayne Casey was a real good coach who got the shaft, but anyway..)
I think he'd have been connections/relationships in the NBA than Kahn does.
He'll be welcomed with open arms by me.
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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2013 14:33:26 GMT -6
I've always liked Flip. (Hell, I still think Dwayne Casey was a real good coach who got the shaft, but anyway..) I think he'd have been connections/relationships in the NBA than Kahn does. He'll be welcomed with open arms by me. Well as long as you'll welcome him back lets do it  |
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Post by Detroit on Apr 26, 2013 14:38:22 GMT -6
B.S. how they let Kahn go without seeing how the team played fully healthy. Kahn, not Saunders, hired Rick Adelman. Kahn drafted Rubio. Kahn extended Kevin Love. Most importantly, Kahn traded for Darko and managed to make him the focal point of the offense by convincing coach Rambis to run the offense through him. Sure, he's had some bad draft picks (Flynn, Johnson, trading Lawson on draft night) and transactions (Beasley), but he's done some things right. I'd love to claim he got Pekovic, but knowing Twolves fans are on here I'd get called out in a minute.  Saunders couldn't coach the Pistons; he couldn't coach the Wizards. How many more opportunities will he get in the league? Yeah, it's a GM position, but still...talk about overrated. My God. EDIT: He also promised to play Darko when he was hired; instead, Darko sat on the bench AGAIN. Hope the rumor isn't true. |
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Post by Dave on Apr 26, 2013 14:49:48 GMT -6
Not to mention, if you need a GM why not go for broke. I mean the Cavs were trying to draw Phil. Let him run your team and put him with Adelman for the greatest team in coaching/GM history!!!
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Post by London on Apr 26, 2013 15:02:41 GMT -6
B.S. how they let Kahn go without seeing how the team played fully healthy. Kahn, not Saunders, hired Rick Adelman. Kahn drafted Rubio. Kahn extended Kevin Love. Most importantly, Kahn traded for Darko and managed to make him the focal point of the offense by convincing coach Rambis to run the offense through him. Sure, he's had some bad draft picks (Flynn, Johnson, trading Lawson on draft night) and transactions (Beasley), but he's done some things right. I'd love to claim he got Pekovic, but knowing Twolves fans are on here I'd get called out in a minute. Pek was drafted by McHale but it was the biggest no-brainer pick of that draft. He wasn't taken in the first round because of contract issues. We had the 1st pick in the second and took him. Any team would have done the same. It was the worst kept secret on the internet. Also, to clarify, the Wolves traded the PICK that was Lawson. They didn't select him and decide to trade him to someone else in the league (int his case Denver). Instead, Denver called, said "we want #21" Wolves said "sure" and then Lawson was selected by Denver. It was a great pick. Kahn didn't lose him though, he never had him, wasn't his pick. It was Denvers. The Rubio trade was great though but he's been hanging his hat on that forever. Re-signing Love to a 3-4 year deal might be a big blunder or a great move depends on what happens with Rubio. |
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Post by Detroit on Apr 26, 2013 15:19:56 GMT -6
B.S. how they let Kahn go without seeing how the team played fully healthy. Kahn, not Saunders, hired Rick Adelman. Kahn drafted Rubio. Kahn extended Kevin Love. Most importantly, Kahn traded for Darko and managed to make him the focal point of the offense by convincing coach Rambis to run the offense through him. Sure, he's had some bad draft picks (Flynn, Johnson, trading Lawson on draft night) and transactions (Beasley), but he's done some things right. I'd love to claim he got Pekovic, but knowing Twolves fans are on here I'd get called out in a minute. Pek was drafted by McHale but it was the biggest no-brainer pick of that draft. He wasn't taken in the first round because of contract issues. We had the 1st pick in the second and took him. Any team would have done the same. It was the worst kept secret on the internet. Also, to clarify, the Wolves traded the PICK that was Lawson. They didn't select him and decide to trade him to someone else in the league (int his case Denver). Instead, Denver called, said "we want #21" Wolves said "sure" and then Lawson was selected by Denver. It was a great pick. Kahn didn't lose him though, he never had him, wasn't his pick. It was Denvers. The Rubio trade was great though but he's been hanging his hat on that forever. Re-signing Love to a 3-4 year deal might be a big blunder or a great move depends on what happens with Rubio. Considering Love just had knee surgery, I'd say it was a GREAT decision. Then again, I love Kahn for saving Darko and his Manna from Heaven comment. |
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Post by London on Apr 26, 2013 16:51:47 GMT -6
That was taken out of context. CWebb blew it up too for no reason.
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Post by London on May 2, 2013 14:21:41 GMT -6
Kahn was fired today.
Sounds like Flip is the favorite for the job. I think it's an upgrade for sure.
Also another major Wolves announcement coming up. Sounds like Glen Taylor sold (part of?) the team to someone. We'll see.
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Post by Dave on May 2, 2013 17:07:33 GMT -6
Taylor selling the team? How about the Seattle Wolves?
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Post by London on May 2, 2013 20:27:07 GMT -6
No..
He said he'd only sell to locals who'd keep it here.
Sounds like its not that anyway. That'll be something they phase in over the next 5 years. Couple interested parties.
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Post by DuncanFan on May 2, 2013 22:38:52 GMT -6
Saunders looks like the type to pick his nose and eat it. So he's about 2 levels over Kahn.
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Post by Tyler on May 2, 2013 23:17:27 GMT -6
Saunders looks like the type to pick his nose and eat it. So he's about 2 levels over Kahn. At first I thought he was gonna slam Saunders in favor of Kahn and then everything changed . Id like to say I could care less about this but Im not a huge Kahn fan. Other then that I could care less haha. Adleman and the team we have is good enough for me, Saunders better try to keep Pek though. He'd be dumb not to. |
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Post by Dave on May 3, 2013 10:17:58 GMT -6
Saunders looks like the type to pick his nose and eat it. So he's about 2 levels over Kahn. At first I thought he was gonna slam Saunders in favor of Kahn and then everything changed . Id like to say I could care less about this but Im not a huge Kahn fan. Other then that I could care less haha. Adleman and the team we have is good enough for me, Saunders better try to keep Pek though. He'd be dumb not to. Well, his coaching record leads me to sway in the direction of dumb |
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Post by Tyler on May 3, 2013 14:25:37 GMT -6
Coaching and GMing are completely different.
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Post by Dave on May 3, 2013 22:33:40 GMT -6
Coaching and GMing are completely different. Well with other candidates out there (I mean Phil took a consulting job in Detroit for fucks sake) why settle for somebody who wasn't able to figure out youth at any of his stops. His best seasons featured a not as young KG, Spree and ET. I just figure that you look around before just going back to what is known in your community. Maybe he proves people wrong, but unless this guy knows how to keep Love from becoming a Laker someday he's set up to lose. |
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