Billy Donovan takes Orlando Magic job

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:56 am

After winning 2 national championships at Florida Billy Donovan takes the Orlando Magic head coaching job for 5yrs/$27.5 millions.

Xaiveir · Post by **Xaiveir** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:57 am

One of the highest paid coaches in the NBA now. Didnt the NBA learn from Patino?

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:00 am

Pitino, Montgomery, Calipari, and many other college coaches failed at the NBA levels. The only one I can think off hand that was succesful is Larry Brown.

Xaiveir · Post by **Xaiveir** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:03 am

Thing with Larry Brown, is he was given the talent to work with. I don't believe he actually spearheaded a rebuilding or young team. i could be wrong though.

When he actually was forced to coach a team, look what he did with the Knicks.

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:09 am

In 23 seasons, Larry Brown has 4 years with losing record so I think the Knicks year was an anomaly.

Snero · Post by **Snero** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:28 am

the magic still have no point guard, and darko is a scrub. The magic can throw all they want at the coach but it doesn't change those two facts

Tacks · Post by **Tacks** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:42 am

and, another thread

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:59 am

Tacks wrote:and, another thread

Point?

Tacks · Post by **Tacks** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:56 pm

look down this forum once, especially in the sports part

Naethyn · Post by **Naethyn** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:04 pm

It's a good move for him. As a gator fan it's a little bit upsetting, but he is making the right move.

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:14 pm

Tacks wrote:look down this forum once, especially in the sports part

Seems the threads get a lot of traffic. People seem to like talking hoops. Does the board not meet your quota of motorcycle racing threads?

Tacks · Post by **Tacks** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:06 pm

Zanchief wrote:
Tacks wrote:look down this forum once, especially in the sports part

Seems the threads get a lot of traffic. People seem to like talking hoops. Does the board not meet your quota of motorcycle racing threads?

I'm not sure what you mean about motorcycle racing threads :dunno:

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:22 pm

What sport would you prefer we talk about?

I'm sure everyone on NT will accommodate you so you can feel better.

Tacks · Post by **Tacks** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:31 pm

you're not even getting what i'm talking about so nevermind

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:34 pm

You've been very clear.

My mistake.

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 3:10 pm

Snero wrote:the magic still have no point guard, and darko is a scrub. The magic can throw all they want at the coach but it doesn't change those two facts

They have Howard. With Darko and Grant Hill becoming free agents, they will have cap room to add the necessary players.

Zanchief · Post by **Zanchief** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:22 pm

I know Snero doesn't care much for him, but I think they should make a move for Lewis. They'll play off each other really well.

He might be too pricey though.

Rotj · Post by **Rotj** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:44 pm

welp this is a perfect fit in terms of timing and location. i'd rather have Marc Iavaroni taking the job. but all good. hope billy d can prove history wrong!

Eldred · Post by **Eldred** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:34 am

I just saw on SportsCenter this dude wants out of his contract allready. Like after two days. Not really a basketball fan but I though it was interesting.

Reynaldo · Post by **Reynaldo** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:39 am

He must have watched too much SportsCenter talking about how he wouldn't have any control or be able to mold the players and his nuts shriveled up.

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:07 am

Orlando should make him pay to get out of the contract.

Snero · Post by **Snero** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:22 am

Zanchief wrote:I know Snero doesn't care much for him, but I think they should make a move for Lewis. They'll play off each other really well.

He might be too pricey though.

lewis would be a good fit, but they still have turkoglu who is a decent spot up shooter although very streaky. It would be a nice upgrade getting lewis but doesn't really fix their biggest hole. A good coach on the other hand, might be able to minimize the damage jameer does to the flow of the offense and actually start to develop dwight's post game. Billups might be the obvious choice but a guy like blake wouldn't be a bad choice if they could get him on the cheap (I think i read he wanted to stay in denver though)

Darko is what he is, and probably always will be, untapped potential.

Xaiveir · Post by **Xaiveir** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:28 am

Looks like Donovan will be returning to the Florida Gators. Reports are that the Magic will allow him out of the contract, with no penalty.

Van Gundy is a top candidate to be the Magic's new coach.