Comments on: A side by side comparison http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/ The unauthorized Knicks blog from Journal News beat writer Mike Dougherty Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:07:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: Gerry O http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8612 Gerry O Mon, 05 May 2008 05:44:04 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8612 If we have to look into the playing court demeanors of those players turned coaches, those who have winning percentages if not successful coaches are those who once played their hearts out with much seriousness and with no comical antics in the playing courts. These player-coaches are/were Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Jerry Sloan, Lennie Wilkens, Doc Rivers, Byron Scott, Larry Brown, Scott Skiles, Avery Johnsonn, Nate McMillian, etc. Never did we seen, players in the mold of Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson, or any poker faces who made their grade in coaching endeavors. For me, Mark Jackson with his taunting gigs (one of the pioneer in NBA,) fashion foul shot, make faces, etc. belongs to this latter class. It seems that Jax has no character of a drillmaster to instill discipline and seriousness in a team. His comical antics displayed in playing courts before is not a plus factor, perhaps its positive for a tv analyst. His customs fit to his present profession If we have to look into the playing court demeanors of those players turned coaches, those who have winning percentages if not successful coaches are those who once played their hearts out with much seriousness and with no comical antics in the playing courts. These player-coaches are/were Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Jerry Sloan, Lennie Wilkens, Doc Rivers, Byron Scott, Larry Brown, Scott Skiles, Avery Johnsonn, Nate McMillian, etc. Never did we seen, players in the mold of Dennis Rodman, Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson, or any poker faces who made their grade in coaching endeavors. For me, Mark Jackson with his taunting gigs (one of the pioneer in NBA,) fashion foul shot, make faces, etc. belongs to this latter class. It seems that Jax has no character of a drillmaster to instill discipline and seriousness in a team. His comical antics displayed in playing courts before is not a plus factor, perhaps its positive for a tv analyst. His customs fit to his present profession

]]> By: superjay779 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8609 superjay779 Mon, 05 May 2008 03:38:37 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8609 ^^^^^^ What?????????? Was that English? What?????????? Was that English?

]]> By: fridajones http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8596 fridajones Sun, 04 May 2008 16:32:03 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8596 With all due respect Trin, who cares how much the new coach costs? It's not your money, and more importantly, if they hire a coach for say 800K instead of 1.5 million, are you somehow under the impression that the Dolans will pass that savings along to the fans? Let's just hire the best coach. With all due respect Trin, who cares how much the new coach costs? It’s not your money, and more importantly, if they hire a coach for say 800K instead of 1.5 million, are you somehow under the impression that the Dolans will pass that savings along to the fans? Let’s just hire the best coach.

]]> By: Trin http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8595 Trin Sun, 04 May 2008 13:52:54 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8595 Mack Jax hands down. He would cost less money. In the past few years knicks have blown aways millions to coaches - time to get a bargain. Mack Jax hands down.
He would cost less money.
In the past few years knicks have blown aways millions to coaches – time to get a bargain.

]]> By: superjay779 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8593 superjay779 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:26:44 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8593 Mike how do you know Jackson is committed to defense. Every time I see him on Nets Telecasts Jackson always states Give offense always beats good defense. Do you really want somebody telling Zach and Curry that. They will play even less defense than now if thats possible. Mike how do you know Jackson is committed to defense. Every time I see him on Nets Telecasts Jackson always states Give offense always beats good defense. Do you really want somebody telling Zach and Curry that. They will play even less defense than now if thats possible.

]]> By: chris http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8592 chris Sat, 03 May 2008 02:39:13 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8592 friday jones has the right mentality. Just get someone, and for heavens sake build a team that can make legitimate playoff runs. We have not had a first round draft pick in decades it seems. The percentages need to start going in our favor sooner than later as far as catching breaks are concerned. friday jones has the right mentality. Just get someone, and for heavens sake build a team that can make legitimate playoff runs. We have not had a first round draft pick in decades it seems. The percentages need to start going in our favor sooner than later as far as catching breaks are concerned.

]]> By: fridayjones http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8591 fridayjones Fri, 02 May 2008 16:15:40 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8591 I have no strong preference for any of the candidates who've been we've heard speculation about. Everyone that has been mentioned would be such a dramatic improvement over what we've had to endure as Knicks fans that I'd be satisfied no matter who is chosen. I'm very encouraged that Walsh has not simply rushed out and hired someone simply for the positive PR hit it would give this beleaguered franchise. He's being diligent in this process, exploring all possibilities. And as much as we all enjoy being armchair GM's one would hope that Walsh has a much clearer perspective of personnel, salary, and corporate culture issues than we do, and hopefully that is informing the process. I believe Donnie Walsh to be a man of integrity, which is a refreshing change for this franchise. There's no need to rush into hiring a coach right away. Hell, there's no need to hire a coach any time in the near future. As playoff teams get ousted, the roster of candidates could expand further. I have no strong preference for any of the candidates who’ve been we’ve heard speculation about. Everyone that has been mentioned would be such a dramatic improvement over what we’ve had to endure as Knicks fans that I’d be satisfied no matter who is chosen.

I’m very encouraged that Walsh has not simply rushed out and hired someone simply for the positive PR hit it would give this beleaguered franchise. He’s being diligent in this process, exploring all possibilities. And as much as we all enjoy being armchair GM’s one would hope that Walsh has a much clearer perspective of personnel, salary, and corporate culture issues than we do, and hopefully that is informing the process.

I believe Donnie Walsh to be a man of integrity, which is a refreshing change for this franchise. There’s no need to rush into hiring a coach right away. Hell, there’s no need to hire a coach any time in the near future. As playoff teams get ousted, the roster of candidates could expand further.

]]> By: dave crockett http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8590 dave crockett Fri, 02 May 2008 15:43:14 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8590 I was just having this discussion with a friend last night. Here's what we came up with... The big difference-and this is just speculation since we haven't seen Jax coach-is that Avery seems more rigid. He has a higher need to control the flow of the game from the sideline. I'd speculate that Jax would be equally as demanding in practice but less controlling on game day. He'd let his players play. That quality is subtle, but is often the one that dooms college coaches to failure in the NBA and dooms NBA coaches to being career vagabonds. Even when they're successful they inevitably wear out their welcome. I was just having this discussion with a friend last night. Here’s what we came up with…

The big difference-and this is just speculation since we haven’t seen Jax coach-is that Avery seems more rigid. He has a higher need to control the flow of the game from the sideline. I’d speculate that Jax would be equally as demanding in practice but less controlling on game day. He’d let his players play.

That quality is subtle, but is often the one that dooms college coaches to failure in the NBA and dooms NBA coaches to being career vagabonds. Even when they’re successful they inevitably wear out their welcome.

]]> By: KFFL http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8589 KFFL Fri, 02 May 2008 15:38:21 +0000 http://knicks.lohudblogs.com/2008/05/02/a-side-by-side-comparison/#comment-8589 Start fresh! I like Avery Johnson...but starting fresh is what rebuilding is all about. Start fresh! I like Avery Johnson…but starting fresh is what rebuilding is all about.

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