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Don Nelson out as coach of Golden State Warriors

At one time I would have said he was one of the best coaches in the NBA. It wasn't working anymore though and I think a change was due.
 
tornado said:
Nelson does not use a classic back-to-the-basket-type center
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He certainly historically prefered more moble 5's, guys that could step out and make shots and could fill lanes on a break.

But if you are a GM or owner and you know that Nelson prefers that type of 5, why in the world do you waste a #1 draft pick on a guy like O'Bryant?

All those wins as a head coach and not one NBA finals appearance.
 
houstontxbrave said:
But if you are a GM or owner and you know that Nelson prefers that type of 5, why in the world do you waste a #1 draft pick on a guy like O'Bryant?
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Mike Montgomery was still the Warriors head coach when they selected PO'B on June 28, 2006. Don Nelson came along on August 29, 2006. I don't follow the NBA to know why Golden State waited until the end of August to buyout their head coach.
 
it's boogie time said:
Mike Montgomery was still the Warriors head coach when they selected PO'B on June 28, 2006. Don Nelson came along on August 29, 2006. I don't follow the NBA to know why Golden State waited until the end of August to buyout their head coach.
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I'm sure it had to do with $$$$. The last owner was cheap and just wanted to make money.
 
Don't know why some still want to blame Don Nelson for POB failure as an NBA player. He's not the only coach who realized he's not NBA material. Wish he would prove me wrong and come back and make it.
 
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