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Quin Snyder is the new coach

The Quin hire would have never happened under KOC. I thought Quin won the presser and the Locke interview showed his intensity. I think that part of the battle for an NBA coach is to deal with the media. I think at least he will be interesting to hear.
 
orangello said:
Here's some interesting thoughts from Lions Roar (I think that's his name here) :

"@nsanba: Not super excited that Q said he would take upon himself to take care of D."

"@nsanba: Quin Snyder Austin Toros teams were never very good defensivelly."

"@nsanba: Quin Snyder's Mizzou team were also bad defensively compared w/ the teams recent history."

"@nsanba: Atl, LAL and Philly were middling defenses when Q was there as an assistant coach. The Jazz need to get a D specialist assistant."

Hard to argue with what he's saying. I know I'd feel better with an assistant coach that specializes running the defense.

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This is supposed to be Alex Jensen's specialty. His NBDL teams were very good defensively.
 
Beantown said:
This is supposed to be Alex Jensen's specialty. His NBDL teams were very good defensively.
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Thought I read somewhere that Jensen is moving up to the bench and would have a more involved role. DL really believes strongly that being a D-League head coach helps prepare you for success. He now has three guys who put time in there - Snyder, Jones and Jensen.

I still think that they need to hire Messina. That's the big addition that they need for this staff. Other than that, I agree that I hope they spend the time and money to build the best staff possible. Specialization is not a bad thing. Get a coach for the bigs. Get a shooting coach. Hire a defensive assistant. Move them around and have them focus on getting the most out of each and every player on the roster.
 
Beantown said:
This is supposed to be Alex Jensen's specialty. His NBDL teams were very good defensively.
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Greg said that Quin was the guy as soon as Quin said he would personally be taking over the defense.

That's the reason for discussion.

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cowhide said:
Wow, seems harsh and judgmental. They guy flew all the way across the country night before so he could be there for the 8:00 am press conference. Do you think Pop on San Antonio is a looker? Who cares what a person looks like.
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yeah, pop looks like a real head coach, while snider looks like an assistant coach
 
I would be incredibly satisfied with a Snyder, Messina, Jones, and Jensen coaching staff.
 
Just finished listening to the press confrence and Locke interview...

The dude knows nobody on our team.....

Was kinda disappointed then realized this is really good for our young guys!

They will not be judged on previous roles they have played or minutes the have received!

Must say I'm really excited about this hire!!!
 
dalamon said:
I would be incredibly satisfied with a Snyder, Messina, Jones, and Jensen coaching staff.
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That's a good start. Have Malone keep working with the big guys and hire a shooting coach to help iron out mechanics, and I'd be very happy with that setup.

I'd have rather just had Messina, but the decision has been made. I'd rather hire Messina as an assistant and see where we're at three years from now, than to not have him at all.
 
Ellis269 said:
That's a good start. Have Malone keep working with the big guys and hire a shooting coach to help iron out mechanics, and I'd be very happy with that setup.

I'd have rather just had Messina, but the decision has been made. I'd rather hire Messina as an assistant and see where we're at three years from now, than to not have him at all.
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Yup, that's how I feel. I too would have preferred Messina-- but Messina as an assistant >> no Messina at all. Also, I like Quin.
 
Would Messina want to be an assistant in NBA?
He's 54 years old.
Time is running out for him.
Three years or more as an assistant is a long time for him.
 
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