Former NBA coach Paul Silas said on Saturday that he'd like to coach at least one more time before he's done."I'd like to give it [one] more go before I'm done," Silas said. "I'd love to help a team get back to respectability or take them to the next level. I've done it in the past, and I know I can do it again." James credits Silas with helping him develop good habits. He also helped Anderson Varejao adjust to the NBA and made some changes to Carlos Boozer's shot that helped turn him into an impact scorer. He has other success stories on his résumé, and he has had a history of forming a deep bond with his players.
He and Dan Gilbert didn't hit it off, and the rest is well documented. However, Silas did leave with his reputation intact.
Seven coaches already have been fired this season and several more are sure to go by this spring, so there will be jobs open. Plus it seems the NBA, which always has been a trendy league, might head back to Silas' generation of coaches.
Over the past two seasons, first-time head coaches have been falling flat. Larry Krystkowiak made it just one full season with the Bucks as did Sam Vincent in Charlotte. Reggie Theus lasted less than two seasons in Sacramento and it was the same for Marc Iavaroni in Memphis. Two of this season's other rookies, Vinny Del Negro in Chicago and Michael Curry in Detroit, are struggling. Only the Heat's Erik Spoelstra seems to be having much success in his first go-around.
Meanwhile, veteran Larry Brown is turning the Bobcats around while Stan Van Gundy in Orlando, Don Nelson in Golden State and Rick Adelman in Houston have shown improvement by coming in with experience.
With so many established coaches on the sidelines - especially guys like Flip Saunders, Avery Johnson and Eddie Jordan - the league might look in that direction. Which is why Silas is excited about the future.
"I'm not sure some of the younger coaches are spending enough time getting to know and understand their players," Silas said. "If you can give your players confidence, they will perform. They are always better if they're 100 percent behind you."
intresting. But Joe Dumars has stated that he is going to be extremley patient with Mike Curry. Why, prob 'cuz it would mean another coach here, 4 in 7 yrs might be sending the wrong message out and that his (Dumars) decision was wrong to give Curry a shot.
ReplyDeleteDo they need the change, yes. Watch a stons game, they don't listen to Curry when the going gets tough, signs of lack of respect!
Bulls...
Luv their game, always clean and respectfull fans as well! Not sure which way they will go, but there is a lot of "Rumbling" coming from United center. Things will be changing there soon. Flip Saunders, Paul Silas who knows? maybe both? (coach / GM / Player personel)
two thumbs down now on Avery Johnson for coach (front office, yes), just doesn't look like his type of team.
just my thoughts...
deet
Silas would be welcome to the Pistons. Someone that the players respect and also the fans. Don't have to second guess a coach like him. I have to agree with DEEET on this one about Avery J. His type of play would not fit the Pistons but then neither does Curry.
ReplyDeleteHopefully things will change and the front office will see that a change needs to be made.
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