tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835148.post77852557215539443..comments2023-10-09T10:28:35.762-07:00Comments on Hangin' With The Nuss: P.J. Carlesimo will be Sonics' next head coachNusshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16787190878612482337noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835148.post-60905645526112387262007-07-07T11:50:00.000-07:002007-07-07T11:50:00.000-07:00Lenny's leaving doesn't surprise me, nor does it b...Lenny's leaving doesn't surprise me, nor does it bother me. The guy came across like a bit of a buffoon during his "tenure" this time around. <BR/><BR/>I was listening to Mitch in the Morning when he "announced" he was going to be president of the team -- he seriously accidentally let it slip, and Bennett was pissed -- then watched as he pretty much did nothing about hiring a GM and coach. Also not a good idea to ignore your boss's wishes when he wants you to talk to someone (Presti) about a job.<BR/><BR/>By the time he was demoted to Head Lampshade Buyer, the writing was on the wall.<BR/><BR/>I don't think it's good or bad. I think Lenny pretty much screwed it up for himself, and seriously tarnished his legacy in the process.Nusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787190878612482337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835148.post-16821271890261940652007-07-07T11:32:00.000-07:002007-07-07T11:32:00.000-07:00Hey Nuss, what do you think about the leaving of L...Hey Nuss, what do you think about the leaving of Lenny Wilkens? Should this tell us something? Does it even matter? Jack Sikma left as well. I'm not sure if divorcing the old Sonic ties is a good thing or a bad thing at this point. Maybe it is just time to move on. Next thing you know, they'll have a different name, and maybe a different town.<BR/><BR/>Your Thoughts . . .<BR/><BR/>Jo~JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835148.post-66580020703802187262007-07-03T19:56:00.000-07:002007-07-03T19:56:00.000-07:00I could care less if Casey is here or not, and I t...I could care less if Casey is here or not, and I think the sooner people get past the notion that who they hire as head coach has some sort of bearing on whether the team stays, the better.<BR/><BR/>It's really not that big of a deal. What is a big deal is winning. Would Casey be an asset? Sure. But on the floor, where it really matters -- not in terms of some sort of ridiculous PR boost.<BR/><BR/>People in Seattle didn't love Lou Piniella because he's Lou. They loved him because the team won while he was here. When was the last time you heard "Mr. Mariner" Alvin Davis get the kind of reception Junior, Edgar or Buhner got? People love their teams -- and the people involved -- because they win. Period. It's why all these "You Gotta Love These Guys" campaigns worked when the team is winning, and I almost fall over hysterically laughing when I see the big pictures on the side of Safeco with "WILLIE!" and "RAUL!" plastered on them. <BR/><BR/>Forget about Casey. Focus on winning.Nusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787190878612482337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27835148.post-73925673691780777762007-07-03T17:53:00.000-07:002007-07-03T17:53:00.000-07:00Another interesting point- The Sonics are either "...Another interesting point- The Sonics are either "the last" or "close to last" organization to fill their coaching positions, so don't be surprised if Dwayne Casey is sold on becoming the top assistant. He has been a tremendous assistant coach for us in the past, and it would allow him to stay directly involved in the league while staying close to home.<BR/><BR/>P.J. would never leave a championship team to become an assistant, but how about Casey?... I'm sure there is some fire to be back in the saddle, and he may be willing to sit on the bench for a little while?<BR/><BR/>So, for all the "Do Something to Show the Community that You Want the Sonics to Stay Here" people... even offering an assistant position to Casey could be viewed as a positive, regardless if Casey takes it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com