no kidding

i always say good morning to the guys at work. its part of creating relationships that are productive

but we do have a couple of guys who never say anything. they just look at you at most or they just ignore you. but its ok because they are extremely good at their jobs, they always show up and when you ask them something to do with what needs to be done they give you a straight answer. one of the guys actually bitches constantly, but we just laugh and let him keep working because he gets shit done.

its just a job. thibs was really good at his. and everyone was saying he was going to lose the team because he was too rough on the players. well, the reason none of the players complained about him was because they knew he gave them the best chance to succeed. they knew he wouldnt allow loafers, and players want to be on a team where everyone tries. ITS THE GOD DAMN COACHES BIGGEST JOB- MOTIVATION- AND THIBS WAS GREAT AT IT.

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Yes and no I think. I agree that probably the least talked about important attribute of a coach is the ability to get guys to believe in whatever the coach is preaching, and to more or less have the team happily carry out that vision when playing on the floor. Thibs did that for a while until he either pushed too hard, which is a mistake you can't make, or had the front office undermine him, or a combination thereof. He needs to find that balance between pushing and taking his foot off the pedal at his next gig.

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Kyrie Irving will never win anything as a team's alpha: check
T.rubisky is a bust: check
Ben Simmons is a liability: check
The Fields Cult is dumb: double check

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We got a saying in the trades- Leave your feelings @ the gate.. I'm there to work. Hiring guys like Trestman or Lovie or Hoiberg never works out, give me me Bruce Aryians or Belichick.

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Relative to most Bears coaches, Lovie worked out pretty damn well.

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That same thinking has Cutler as great " relative to most Bears QB's" - you are either a winner or a loser, Cutler n Love are losers not winners.

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Which should tell you had bad the shit was. Always said if you want a respectable team, Lovie is your guy. Great coach for that on every level. Want to win a trophy, no way.

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“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

I don't think he will be a good college coach. I think pro players need that father type figure more.

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Word leaking out is that Thibbs is the new Timberwolves coach...

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"This is Chicago, my friend. Anything can happen."

and President of Basketball Ops.

The Timberwolves are in a good place. I'm ready to switch allegiances.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

That's a great job in the next couple of years.

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Interesting... that is a lot of control. Thibbs will thrive in that atmosphere.

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"This is Chicago, my friend. Anything can happen."

They make the playoffs next year...and compete for a top seed in the West by 2018-19 season.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

They still need work and Minnesota isn't a place free agents will be running to.

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He has more than enough to win.

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They already have the young talent. Personnel isn't a huge issue.

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He does. He has 2 young studs and a PG that he will love.

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5 years / $50 mil

They need a little more seasoning. That's why I would give him a year before the playoffs is a must.

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Ignore my last post. He BETTER make the playoffs next year.

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It isn't a must.

But it will happen.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Chicago is?????

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.

Should be

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i'm not necessarily saying they will be running to Minnesota, but i think the days of a player pretty much choosing between NY/Chi/Miami/LA are dwindling...i don't think players care as much anymore just bc Minnesota is cold. And if you're saying it's because they're been bad, it's clear they won't be and I think free agents would be excited to play with the talented young core they have

I think it's because there isn't anything to do in Minnesota. It's one of the reasons people avoid Cleveland. The marketing opportunities matter too.

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- Henry George

He loves balls

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Sherman remarked, "Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day, haven't we?" Grant looked up. "Yes," he replied, followed by a puff. "Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow, though."

This is exciting for bulls fans

If he has a better record than we do next year i think jerry will be forced to fire garpax.

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Kyrie Irving will never win anything as a team's alpha: check
T.rubisky is a bust: check
Ben Simmons is a liability: check
The Fields Cult is dumb: double check

2013 CSFMB ROY

How big of a bucket was it that it took him an hour or so to huck all of them?!?

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- Henry George

Maybe he was trying to lead by example... But the guy is clearly insane

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