An Adelman nightmare!

by Dustinsdad on Apr 19, 2011 8:27 AM PDT

I have no inside info, only the nightmarish thought the Rick Adelman probably makes the most sense to be the next coach of the hated Lakers. It absolutely makes me squeamish to picture it, so much so that i have this really bad feeling that this could happen! What are your thoughts? Someone please come up with a really plausible reason why this would never happen so i can rest easier. Fire away please. extra words needed.

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It won't happen

Someone please come up with a really plausible reason why this would never happen so i can rest easier.

The job has already been promised to Brian Shaw.

by superfly05 on Apr 19, 2011 8:51 AM PDT reply actions

Actually, I wouldn't mind this happening at all...

Now, if we’re talking Doc Rivers, Popovich, Karl, then I’m not so glad. These guys are great coaches and I don’t want another great coach going to the L*kers.

Adelman’s not one of the greats. In fact, if you want to talk nightmares, Adelman’s name brings up more than a few for me because he couldn’t win it all when he coached the Blazers and they had some of the best teams they’ve ever had during his tenure. Very painful flameouts with Adelman in the pilot’s seat.

Now, if you’re an Adelman fan and treasure the memories of him in Pdx, that’s fine with me. He seems like a nice enough sort of guy. Look at the bright side in that case. He’d probably have a decent chance of finally getting a ring as a L*ker. But then, like most Blazer fans, you couldn’t bring yourself to pull for him. Myself, I’d have no problem at all cheering against him.

My biggest nightmare connected to Adelman would be seeing him back coaching the Blazers…You’d think the L*kers could do so much better though the pool of available high level talent may be pretty shallow next year. Unfortunately, Nate (I forgot about Mattews in the rotation) McMillan’s not going anywhere 8<{…

by kuhnsmith on Apr 19, 2011 9:00 AM PDT reply actions

Adelman was a young coach with the Blazers, he has grown a lot over the years. Nevertheless, he won't be coming back to PDX.

"You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man." - Matty Walker in Body Heat (1981)

by BlazerFanSince1970 on Apr 19, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah but can Rick run the triangle?

I don’t think L*A will be calling him, at least not for the head job. Adelman could wind up on their payroll like Rudy T, though

This could be the L*kers last run at the title for awhile, no matter who they hire to replace Phil. As much as I complain about their built-in advantages, they haven’t gone deep in the playoffs without Jackson for 20+ years. Before that they had Riley and Magic

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Apr 19, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions