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DL out… kinda?

I think they likely have the new folks identified. I’m guessing Ainge will have a role. JZ better watch his back if that’s the case.
 
cowhide said:
Or Shane Battier. DL is doing exactly what KOC at the end of his tenure. Not surprised since DL has been pretty quiet lately.
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KOC was much older and had occupied the role for like 16-17 years, then hired DL a year before he left. DL is still young and very much intending on being in the game and will serve as an advisor until he gets another gig. DL leaves after like only 7 years as the head guy after he grabbed the #1 seed and after a new ownership group just took over. This isn’t early career (executive wise) GM deciding to ride off into the sunset. This is a guy in what essentially is an executive’s early prime.
 
Not terribly surprised, and I think it was time for DL to step aside. Im pretty skeptical of Zanik, though; I’m going to need some evidence that he’s not going to be more or less DL 2.0.

I will say I want absolutely no part of that rat bastard Ainge though.
 
infection said:
KOC was much older and had occupied the role for like 16-17 years, then hired DL a year before he left. DL is still young and very much intending on being in the game and will serve as an advisor until he gets another gig. DL leaves after like only 7 years as the head guy after he grabbed the #1 seed and after a new ownership group just took over. This isn’t early career (executive wise) GM deciding to ride off into the sunset. This is a guy in what essentially is an executive’s early prime.
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They likely neutered him so he will participate in the offseason but isn’t calling the shots... he takes the Houston job or some other gig when it opens up.
 
Masai Ujiri - Jazz created a perfect opportunity to go after him. Young, energetic ownership group who is willing to make big splashes if they need to, plus two under 30 star players to build around. Clearly, Toronto and Washington are the two most likely landing spots for him. . . but the Jazz should target him and see what happens.
 
Coach Ellis said:
Masai Ujiri - Jazz created a perfect opportunity to go after him. Young, energetic ownership group who is willing to make big splashes if they need to, plus two under 30 star players to build around. Clearly, Toronto and Washington are the two most likely landing spots for him. . . but the Jazz should target him and see what happens.
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Isn't he under contract with Toronto already or is it time for a new contract?

www.si.com

Watch: Masai Ujiri Talks About What He Wants From Raptors Ownership

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri isn't focused on the financials in his next contract, he wants a long-term commitment to success from ownership
www.si.com www.si.com

interesting video. I like what he says that is not just about now but 5 years and 10 years down the line. It is also not about winning playoff games it is about winning a championship.
 
Xthren said:
Isn't he under contract with Toronto already or is it time for a new contract?

www.si.com

Watch: Masai Ujiri Talks About What He Wants From Raptors Ownership

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri isn't focused on the financials in his next contract, he wants a long-term commitment to success from ownership
www.si.com www.si.com

interesting video. I like what he says that is not just about now but 5 years and 10 years down the line. It is also not about winning playoff games it is about winning a championship.
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Our franchise doesn't know how to do this, KOC couldn't get the job done and DL is farting our future away, our window of our opportunity is closing with this bunch. Hope that now DL is no longer in charge the much needed changes can happen. Zanik better not be DL 2.0 or just fire him.
 
Coach Ellis said:
Masai Ujiri - Jazz created a perfect opportunity to go after him. Young, energetic ownership group who is willing to make big splashes if they need to, plus two under 30 star players to build around. Clearly, Toronto and Washington are the two most likely landing spots for him. . . but the Jazz should target him and see what happens.
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Yeah we can have that convo I guess but I think he could write his own ticket anywhere he wants... not sure Utah is gonna be top 10 for Ujiri.
 
It's crazy to think that when Lindsey joined the team we still had Tyrone Corbin and Al Jefferson. I think he's done a good job of embracing analytics and moving the team in to the modern era. I think his overall decision making has been average, so I'm excited about the possibility of better, while acknowledging it could get worse.
 
SoberasHotRod said:
It's crazy to think that when Lindsey joined the team we still had Tyrone Corbin and Al Jefferson. I think he's done a good job of embracing analytics and moving the team in to the modern era. I think his overall decision making has been average, so I'm excited about the possibility of better, while acknowledging it could get worse.
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DL isn’t perfect but the Jazz were a bit of a **** show when he was hired. He was able to dig the Jazz out of a rough era.


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