Wasn't there already a thread about this recently?

Its gotta be DD

Aiiight

It shocks me that DD has helped coach NBA teams!! The guy has no fucking idea!!

It shocks me that DD has helped coach NBA teams!! The guy has no fucking idea!!

The NBA game is not complicated. What we see as him not running sets or switching defences is actually what a lot of NBA teams do, put the talent in position and see what happens.

it has to be DD. i wouldn't mind seeing what mike kelly can do as a coach. knows the nbl and seems to be well respected by the players.
DD id a dud and players dont warm to him or listen to what he says.

DD for sure!
Vickerman to UTD?

DD PLEASE!!!!!

I'll take Vickerman coming home to MU, or Mike Kelly, but please not Goorjian

Goorj cools on United

DD runs United a lot like some NBA teams.

Differences between the two leagues mean you need more variety her, but still if you have the talent then it can work. Consider that United were 18-12 last season- including their 2-0 whitewash to NZ. And are 10-5 this season with a healthy Casper and CG43, where they both played out the game.

However yes, DD will go. Question is, who will replace him? There aren't many coaches with successful recent experience on the market, cos all the current coaches have won the last umpteen championships. Except- Vickerman and Goorjian. Before that, Westover.

Boti thinks they're after Vickerman.
Heck, if Sydney is going to persist with the Drewie & Lanard pony-show, then surely Vickerman would be eager to return to Melbourne.

And what about Dennis? Surely somebody will offer him a gig?

Where is Shawn Dennis? Guy can clearly coach. Maybe he is not so good at the kissing ass required, seems like a spade is a spade kind of guy.

^ And?

I'm of the theory that DD's departure will be a mutual agreement. He doesn't look happy, team is inconsistent, players don't appear to have a positive relationship with him. Seems obvious.

I'd hazard a guess the remaining coaches are safe.

DD replaced by Goorijan. Expect an announcement in the next 2 weeks.

Goorj cools on United

I'd hazard a guess the remaining coaches are safe.

"United were 18-12 last season- including their 2-0 whitewash to NZ. And are 10-5 this season with a healthy Casper and CG43, where they both played out the game."

Yes, but when it's come down the crunch both seasons they've come up well short despite very good talent last year and great talent this year.

The evidence suggests they're not winning two playoff series in a row under DD.

^ That was me, if you want to throw bricks at anyone.

:-)

Other ex-NBL coaches that may still be around and available could be Alan Black, Brendan Joyce and Frank Arsego. I'm not up to date with their status though but someone here should know.

DD will be gone, obviously.

Wright will be COTY regardless of finals results IMO. Can't think of bigger turnarounds between pre-season expectations and regular season results.

DD is out the door for sure... Looking at some of the timeouts in the game yesterday and the players weren't only not looking at him, but having their own conversations for a lot of them...

For better or worse, I think Gaze is safe, as above, at least for one more season, which would suck if Goorj is a viable option... I know, BG has a high price tag and brings a lot of costly staff and such with him, but he's worth it... Gaze brought a lot of profile to the team off the court though, and even people that don't really know basketball knew him, it wouldn't be the same with Goorj...