Magic hoping to hire a new coach in place of Luke Walton at some point
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:08 am    Post subject: Magic hoping to hire a new coach in place of Luke Walton at some point

https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2018/12/15/18142280/nba-rumors-lakers-luke-walton-reportedly-doesnt-fit-mold-magic-johnson-wants-head-coach-mark-jackson

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Luke Walton reportedly ‘doesn’t fit the mold’ of what Magic Johnson wants in a head coach, Lakers hoping to ‘get their own coach in at some point’

”Since Magic has taken over, they had been hoping to get their own coach in at some point. We saw it play out in the meeting they had earlier in the year where Magic really went after Luke,” Wojnarowski said. “If they’re going to be able to go to Jeanie Buss and sell her on replacing Luke Walton, they better be trying to do it off a season where they missed the playoffs or off of a long losing streak. Because she has been fiercely loyal to Luke Walton.”

“That was her hire in every way, and so far she has kept management off of him. They’ve allowed Magic and Rob Pelinka to change everything there, they haven’t been able to touch Luke Walton.”

“Magic’s view of a coach remains Pat Riley. The fiery, old-school (guy). That’s his view. Luke Walton doesn’t fit the mold of what he sees in a head coach.”

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:12 am    Post subject:

Getting Phil Jackson would be such a Magic Johnson move lol
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:13 am    Post subject:

PJ.... Im in
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:16 am    Post subject:

If we are making a change, fine, but old school? Reeks of Byron.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:16 am    Post subject:

The worst part of the last 5 years or so has been the constant change in head coaches. Luke has done a great job so far in his three years. Each year the team has exceeded expectations so the underperforming BS needs to stop.

Luke is a modern coach that relates well to his players and keeps the locker room light and the team chemistry great. Do you really want to hire some old head that has no idea how to relate to this generation?

Magic needs to get off Luke’s back. Who’s even available that would be significantly better? Chill Magic, you’ve done well so far, this would set you back.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:21 am    Post subject:

I don't buy it. I doubt Woj knows what's going on inside the Lakers organization.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:21 am    Post subject:

I want someone outside of the constant ex-laker recycle bin: Phil Jackson, Byron Scott, rambis, b Shaw.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:22 am    Post subject:

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:23 am    Post subject:

WOJ doesnt know (bleep) about us though... and he hates LBJ.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:27 am    Post subject:

Jesusdelonla wrote:


Yep.


This is where he talks.
Please tell me if that's opinion? Or fact? Or a mix?
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:30 am    Post subject:

32 wrote:
I don't buy it. I doubt Woj knows what's going on inside the Lakers organization.


Yeah what does Woj know anyway? He totally blew the ariza trade details!
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:31 am    Post subject:

This does not surprise me.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:33 am    Post subject:

Byron or mark Jackson will be next if Jeannie caves
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:37 am    Post subject:

LOL,

"What he is going to do if Luke Walton keep winning?"



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:47 am    Post subject:

ringfinger wrote:
32 wrote:
I don't buy it. I doubt Woj knows what's going on inside the Lakers organization.


Yeah what does Woj know anyway? He totally blew the ariza trade details!

No, he didn't. The teams making the trade did and then proceeded to leak those inaccurate details.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:49 am    Post subject:

Rek wrote:
ringfinger wrote:
32 wrote:
I don't buy it. I doubt Woj knows what's going on inside the Lakers organization.


Yeah what does Woj know anyway? He totally blew the ariza trade details!

No, he didn't. The teams making the trade did and then proceeded to leak those inaccurate details.


I know. Was being facetious. =)
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:50 am    Post subject:

Woj paints a very bleak picture of lebron and magic here. Is it accurate or agenda driven? Thr clips get better press than the lakers right now, what is happening?
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:50 am    Post subject:

ringfinger wrote:
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ringfinger wrote:
32 wrote:
I don't buy it. I doubt Woj knows what's going on inside the Lakers organization.


Yeah what does Woj know anyway? He totally blew the ariza trade details!

No, he didn't. The teams making the trade did and then proceeded to leak those inaccurate details.


I know. Was being facetious. =)

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:50 am    Post subject:

Anyone thinking PJ will coach again is dreaming. PJ's done as a coach.

If the Lakers make a great playoff run, I can't see Magic being able to get rid of Luke.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:53 am    Post subject:

WOJ has always been kept outside the LeBron box. He has a huge thing against LBJ and his teams guys. Dont take too much from anything WOJ says about us.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:54 am    Post subject:

Whether we like it or not, WOJ is an insider who is one of the most well-connected guys in the NBA. If you don't think he has sources within the Lakers organization then you're naive. The guy is a successful sports journalist for a reason.

I don't get why everyone's personal/emotional opinion gets in the way and everyone tries to discredit his work. His track record is pretty damn good and that's why he has a huge following and gets paid the big bucks. Period.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:56 am    Post subject:

The dude didn't even know the Lakers were going to draft Russell. Mitch burned him and he was totally humiliated. lol
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:57 am    Post subject:

Woj has turned into a tabloid reporter all for clicks and ratings. He should stick to what he does best which is breaking news.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:59 am    Post subject:

[speculation]I believe WOJ that Magic wants to get rid of Luke, people have been saying that all year. The problem is ever since that yelling match with Walton, LBJ has come out in STRONG support of Luke and has put managed to lead the team to a 17-11 record after being down 2-5.

I don't think Lebron wants Luke gone and he'll do a lot to try and keep Luke there. In which case Magic is up against Jeannie and Lebron and I don't think he wins that fight if the Lakers put together a good record this year xD [/speculation]
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:01 pm    Post subject:

Magic should just make Luke hire better assistants instead of just getting rid of him altogether imo.
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