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Assistant Coach

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 4:19 pm
by Cider Jim
Now that Bill Weaver has been signed, about all we have left is speculation about a new assistant coach. I have absolutely no insider information whatsoever, but here's to hoping Sly or Scar will tease us with more cryptic hints that will reference mascots, geography, or movie titles.

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 4:22 pm
by ToTheLeft
Well, I hope we don't get stuck in the tar searching for a new coach.

Here's hoping heel be a great coach!











(No, I don't know anything. Was just trying it out to see if I can be Sly-like. How is it?)

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 5:37 pm
by olldflame
ToTheLeft wrote:Well, I hope we don't get stuck in the tar searching for a new coach.

Here's hoping heel be a great coach!














(No, I don't know anything. Was just trying it out to see if I can be Sly-like. How is it?)
You need a little work on your "cryptication" lefty. :roll:

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 5:37 pm
by coolhandluke
I HAVE NOT HEARD THIS...

But I just thought this would be a good idea that I see as a very likely option...

What about Dell Curry? You think he'd like to help coach his son? I know he's on the Bobcats staff but with Larry Brown coming in it might change things up a bit. I seriously doubt this would happen, but it would be amazing!

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 5:38 pm
by coolhandluke
I meant to say somewhat likely instead of very likely in my previous post.

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 5:39 pm
by ToTheLeft
olldflame wrote: You need a little work on your "cryptication" lefty. :roll:
Heh, I'm practicing.

Posted: May 25th, 2008, 5:46 pm
by olldflame
The Bobcats website does not show Dell on their coaching staff, although I think he may have worked with them as a part-time shooting coach.

A little more digging and I found him on their marketing staff as "Team Ambassador" (along with Muggsey Bogues).

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 3:49 pm
by SuperJon
coolhandluke wrote:I HAVE NOT HEARD THIS...

But I just thought this would be a good idea that I see as a very likely option...

What about Dell Curry? You think he'd like to help coach his son? I know he's on the Bobcats staff but with Larry Brown coming in it might change things up a bit. I seriously doubt this would happen, but it would be amazing!
Why would he pick one son over the other? Chances are, he'd want to stay out of the coaching ranks while his kids are playing so he can see both of them as much as possible.

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 5:00 pm
by JDUB
SuperJon wrote:
coolhandluke wrote:I HAVE NOT HEARD THIS...

But I just thought this would be a good idea that I see as a very likely option...

What about Dell Curry? You think he'd like to help coach his son? I know he's on the Bobcats staff but with Larry Brown coming in it might change things up a bit. I seriously doubt this would happen, but it would be amazing!
Why would he pick one son over the other? Chances are, he'd want to stay out of the coaching ranks while his kids are playing so he can see both of them as much as possible.
because one team is hiring and the other isn't. its not choosing sons, its taking a job that a son happens to be at. doubt it would happen, but it gives us something to talk about

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 5:53 pm
by SuperJon
But as a parent, and a parent who likely has to cash to spend, why would you give up watching both of your sons in college? I just can't see a dad doing that.

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 6:04 pm
by thepostman
yeah, it does seem unrealistic...its a nice thought, that is for sure...but I know if I had 2 sons playing college basketball and had the means to watch them both play, i would much rather do that then work for a school...

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 9:40 pm
by coolhandluke
That's definitely a good point, but he got to spend the last two seasons watching Stephen and he knows this will probably be his last year. I dunno, I just think its possible, and it would be huge for the program and the recruiting class of '09. Who wouldn't want to play for a staff that includes Dell Curry?

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 11:12 pm
by SuperJon
coolhandluke wrote:That's definitely a good point, but he got to spend the last two seasons watching Stephen and he knows this will probably be his last year. I dunno, I just think its possible, and it would be huge for the program and the recruiting class of '09. Who wouldn't want to play for a staff that includes Dell Curry?
Why is this probably Steph's last year? Saying that is just dumb.

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 11:50 pm
by coolhandluke
SuperJon, get off your high horse. This will probably be his last year on the college level. The only reason he isn't going into the draft now, apparently, is that he wants to get some experience at point guard. I have heard everyone say that. If he has another season like he did this year, he will probably go to the NBA early.

Saying that was not dumb. Superjon, I love you man, but when you act like you know everything and constant put people down when you disagree with them, it makes people not like you. Would it kill you to not be a jerk for once?

Posted: May 26th, 2008, 11:51 pm
by coolhandluke
constantly*

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 12:17 am
by SuperJon
If someone says something I think is that dumb, then yea, I'm calling them on it. When I say something that dumb, I expect people to call me on it. I could care less if people liked me. We've had this discussion here numerous times during the NCAA tournament and anyone with half a brain knows that Stephen will stay all four years.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 12:26 am
by coolhandluke
okay. I guess I don't have half a brain. And I guess all the commentators and people from ESPN are all dumb too. What I can't figure out is why you are such a prick on here and you are cool in person. haha.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 1:17 am
by coolhandluke
It's safe to say that at some point watching Stephen Curry nail NBA 3-pointers against Wisconsin, LeBron James thought about penetrating and dishing to the Davidson sharpshooter.

He and any other NBA players will have to wait.

After Kansas ended Davidson's dream run in the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Curry said that he will return to school for his junior season.

"I'm definitely coming back," he said. "I don't think I'm ready."

Speculation began after the son of former NBA player Del Curry went off for 40 points in a first-round win over Gonzaga. Thirty more points in a victory over Georgetown turned whispers into questions. The uproar began, though, when Curry dropped 33 points on Wisconsin to carry the Wildcats into the Elite Eight -- with Cleveland Cavaliers star James in attendance.
-Article on ESPN
Purely in terms of Curry’s NBA career, don’t you think this is a poor decision? He put together one of the greatest individual three-game runs in NCAA history and buzz around him will most likely never be higher. If he wants to go back to school to bulk up (he was definitely hampered a bit by bigger, physical players), I would say that the best place to do that would be in the NBA. You always see a huge physical difference in players once they get locked in with NBA strength and conditioning coaches full-time.

The only other “basketball” reason I can think of for Curry to stay another year would be to gain experience running the point. Davidson’s All-Conference First Team player Jason Richards is a senior this season, meaning Curry should see a lot more time at the 1 next season. The thinking being that if he shows he can play point guard, his draft stock will go higher.

- Patrick Cassidy
Draftexpress.com has him going in the 2009 draft.
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Stephen-Curry-1170/

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 1:26 am
by coolhandluke
These are just three things I found on a simple google search.

How can you call someone an idiot for thinking that it is at least possible Stephen will leave after next year?

I think if he has a good season next year in his new role as a point guard and Davidson wins a few games in the tournament again, he will consider going into the draft in 2009. If his stock is high and he knows he is going to get drafted as one of the top picks, why not go early? He can still finish up his degree.

It is also likely that because he doesn't have a financial problem, he may stay for his senior season. But if Davidson goes far again next year, I think he will leave early.

Calling someone dumb just because they have an opinion in ridiculous man. You could have just said, I think he will stay all four years or I don't think he will leave early instead of insulting me.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 1:51 am
by coolhandluke
But I guess you are always write about everything and no one can have an opinion that is different from yours.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 2:54 am
by ToTheLeft
coolhandluke wrote:But I guess you are always write about everything and no one can have an opinion that is different from yours.
Well, he does write about everything, but, he isn't always right. :P

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 12:47 pm
by Ed Dantes
coolhandluke wrote:I HAVE NOT HEARD THIS...

But I just thought this would be a good idea that I see as a very likely option...

What about Dell Curry? You think he'd like to help coach his son? I know he's on the Bobcats staff but with Larry Brown coming in it might change things up a bit. I seriously doubt this would happen, but it would be amazing!
Dell Curry is rumored to be in the running for the open Chicago Bulls coaching position.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 1:02 pm
by LUconn
normally you'd hire a player's dad on staff to get that player signed. I guess we do normally do things a little backwards. We need Nwosu plain and simple. If he's coaching the Nigerian teams already, he's obviously got the experience and he's obviously his own connection for 7 foot Nigerian players.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 1:43 pm
by olldflame
As much of a class act as he is, I think Dell being the Bulls head coach is a stretch. I don't think he has the resume. If he were to come here, it would free up a scholarship though. My guess is he'll stay right where he is in his cushy role of Bobcats "Team Ambassador" and enjoy seeing as many of both son's games as possible.

We don't need to hire Julius to benefit from his connections to Nigerian talent. If our staff can just establish a solid relationship with him based on a mutual desire to see LU basketball succeed, he could be even more valuable where he is.

Posted: May 27th, 2008, 1:56 pm
by TylerBakersGonnaBGreat
LUconn wrote:normally you'd hire a player's dad on staff to get that player signed. I guess we do normally do things a little backwards. We need Nwosu plain and simple. If he's coaching the Nigerian teams already, he's obviously got the experience and he's obviously his own connection for 7 foot Nigerian players.

Or to free up a scholly :D