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Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« on: October 17, 2023, 05:02:27 PM »

Offline Chef Parish

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If the Celtics start off below expectations, the "secret" plan B is for Van Gundy to take over as coach. I know it would have to be a pretty bad start. But expectations are pretty high.
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Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2023, 05:11:32 PM »

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Quote from: Chef Parish on October 17, 2023, 05:02:27 PM
If the Celtics start off below expectations, the "secret" plan B is for Van Gundy to take over as coach. I know it would have to be a pretty bad start. But expectations are pretty high.

Must think positive thoughts.  Joe will lead us to #18!
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Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2023, 05:18:50 PM »

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He hasn't coached since the Bush administration.
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Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2023, 05:26:58 PM »

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Jeff notoriously hates when head coaches are undermined. He is very protective of coaches. I bet him coming to Boston included an understanding that he would not coach, even if the head coach was let go.
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2023, 05:32:57 PM »

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Quote from: Donoghus on October 17, 2023, 05:18:50 PM
He hasn't coached since the Bush administration.

True, but Steve Clifford, Carlisle, Thibs, Pop are all older.

Just interesting they would hire a past NBA coach, albeit long time ago, to be on the staff at some capacity knowing if the team did fail, the Celtics would go with experience to take over. Just think Van Gundy and Celtics would say all the right things like he's not interesting in coaching but would still put a small thought in Joe's mind I would think.

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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2023, 05:33:09 PM »

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Sam Cassell is the backup plan for Joe, not Van Gundy.
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2023, 05:33:13 PM »

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Van Gundy is not the conigency plan, Sam Cassell is. Jeff would not be a good fit with these players.
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Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2023, 05:35:50 PM »

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Quote from: Goldstar88 on October 17, 2023, 05:33:13 PM
Van Gundy is not the conigency plan, Sam Cassell is. Jeff would not be a good fit with these players.

The plan is for Joe to win #18!
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2023, 05:38:53 PM »

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I’m pretty sure it’s Charles Lee, who’s the actual lead assistant.
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Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2023, 05:39:10 PM »

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Sorry Guys, I was just pulling your leg on the Van Gundy taking over for Joe post.
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2023, 07:14:35 PM »

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Quote from: Donoghus on October 17, 2023, 05:18:50 PM
He hasn't coached since the Bush administration.



 Ahhh, back when the world was somewhat normal.  Good times.
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« Reply #11 on: October 17, 2023, 09:21:39 PM »

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He was an outstanding coach way back when.  It’s been a long time though.

I felt after this past season that our biggest problem was Mazzulla.  He wasn’t ready or good enough to be a head coach.  It showed during the regular season and became obvious in the playoffs.  Cassell and Lee are experienced assistant coaches, but I would like to see an experienced head coach to take over this team.  It feels like Van Gundy is a backup plan by possibly mid season.  Why else would he bother.  Any way, this will be fun to watch as will our uber talented revamped team.
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2023, 09:35:08 PM »

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Banton stinks. On both ends.
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At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.
Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2023, 09:37:39 PM »

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Wrong thread
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Quoting Nick from the now locked Ime thread:
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At some point you have to blame the performance on the court on the players on the court. Every loss is not the coach's fault and every win isn't because of the players.
Re: Van Gundy (backup plan for Joe)
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2023, 09:40:56 PM »

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Quote from: Chef Parish on October 17, 2023, 05:39:10 PM
Sorry Guys, I was just pulling your leg on the Van Gundy taking over for Joe post.

I see what you did there.
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