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 Jul 2 2008, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1 2008, 07:42 PM)  Initial reports made it sound as if the talks with Paul Westphal had died, but it sounds like the Bulls are still taking about hiring him. My guess is it will be only one of Del Harris & Paul Westphal but as long as they get one of them I'd be thrilled. If they got two of them, we are talking about quite possibly the best set of assistants in the NBA. Harris has been a part of what I believe are two NBA titles, but Westphal is about as innovative of an offensive mind as it gets (former Pepperdine coach). Man, if we could get both Harris and Westphal, that would be amazing. And I think you're right, if that were to happen, we might have the best set of assistants in the NBA. Unfortunately, the talks with Harris seem to have hit a bigger snag than originally thought, so I'm not expecting us to sign him. It's a shame too b/c I really hope the Bulls would do all they could to get a coach of his caliber on this staff. |
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Jul 2 2008, 08:52 AM
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NBDL Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 3-July 06 Member No.: 184 |
According to reports out of Dallas, Harris is expected to sign on with the Bullies today.
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Jul 2 2008, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE (Clifton Pondexter @ Jul 2 2008, 07:52 AM) According to reports out of Dallas, Harris is expected to sign on with the Bullies today. Oh man, freaking sweet. Thats the best news since the Rose signing. Bickerstaff, Del Harris, Ocienka (or whatever the hell his name is) and apparently they are still going to talk with Westphal (which really makes little sense, but hell, if you want to bring in another highly qualified veteran assistant, so be it). Now lets just get a real solid young assistant or two to work with the bigs and guards. IF PJ Brown were to retire, I'd see if he was interested in becoming a big man coach. |
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Jul 2 2008, 11:10 AM
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QUOTE Del Harris is off to the Windy City Del Harris is bidding farewell to the Mavericks after accepting a position on Vinny Del Negro’s new staff in Chicago. A former head coach with the Rockets, Bucks and Lakers, Harris came to Dallas to work with former coach Don Nelson back in 2000. Harris also served on former coach Avery Johnson’s staff before spending last year as a team consultant. Harris owns more than 500 career wins in additional to an extensive international résumé. On top of that Mike McGraw is reporting that the Bulls will be keeping Pete Myers as the bench coach (the role he handled last year). It is unclear who the developmental assistants will be, but Mike Brown (who was brought on at some point last season to help mentor the big's) will likely keep such role as well. |
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Jul 2 2008, 01:13 PM
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Starter Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 994 Joined: 23-March 06 From: Atlanta Member No.: 84 |
QUOTE (Clifton Pondexter @ Jul 2 2008, 09:52 AM) According to reports out of Dallas, Harris is expected to sign on with the Bullies today. Great news! Now, let's just lock up a young, former-player as a coach and/or Westphal, and call it a day. I would absolutely love that coaching staff. |
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Jul 2 2008, 01:26 PM
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Superstar Group: Administrator Posts: 3,736 Joined: 12-March 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 12 |
Have we got an amazing set of assistant coaches or what!?!? This has been much better than our head coaching search!
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Jul 2 2008, 08:48 PM
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Superstar Group: Members Posts: 3,150 Joined: 20-March 06 Member No.: 73 |
Does anyone else think its a little funny how Bob Hill just vanished into thin air? I thought he was supposed to be a lock.
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Jul 4 2008, 02:22 AM
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Superstar Group: Administrator Posts: 3,736 Joined: 12-March 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 12 |
Harris, Ociepka, Bickerstaff officially hired. Talk about an expeiences staff for your new head coach. Del Negro, Harris, Bickerstaff, Ociepka, and Meyers is your official coaching staff. Well done Pax.
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/assistants_080703.html |
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Jul 4 2008, 08:50 AM
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Skills Competitor Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 1,675 Joined: 14-March 06 Member No.: 52 |
are they keeping the big man coach?
I hope Del Negro has some cajones because he is going to have two expirienced guys in the background ready to step in if he falters. |
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Jul 4 2008, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE (TeaLeafReaderII @ Jul 4 2008, 07:50 AM) are they keeping the big man coach? I hope Del Negro has some cajones because he is going to have two expirienced guys in the background ready to step in if he falters. It sounds like Mike Brown, who was the big man coach last year, will likely stick around but nothing is official. |
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Jul 4 2008, 12:22 PM
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im exited about the coaching staff, its going to help del negro alot and make the transition alot easier for him and the players. what are they doing with ron adams? i remember reading adams and meyers would still have a spot in the organization.
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Jul 4 2008, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE (DutheDoduhon21 @ Jul 4 2008, 01:22 PM) im exited about the coaching staff, its going to help del negro alot and make the transition alot easier for him and the players. what are they doing with ron adams? i remember reading adams and meyers would still have a spot in the organization. Pete Myers will remain as the bench coach, aka Cheerleader without the pom-poms, and Ron Adams has taken on a scouting role in the organization. |
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