This one is even older. I said "The best defence for keeping Sam
Mitchell is that he went to Emery, behind Babcock's back. Maybe Sam
IS brilliant, beyond our understanding."

And I said "Maybe he's a new generation or "minamalist" coach, who
developes men, instead of strategies. Perfect for a young team. In
fact, I think Sam will soon be a fine coach."

I ADMIT...saying "developes men, instead of strategies." sounds like
a Director of Player Development, not an x's and 0's head coach, but
no one knows what goes on behind closed doors!

--- In rappak@yahoogroups.com, "Mike" <lumberkingmike@...> wrote:
>
> Our "five-tool" G.M. Bryan needs an iron fist, in a soft glove.
> We only win if cut-throat decisions are being made at the top!!!
> I'd replace Sam, but I could be dead wrong.
>
> Stop looking to Peddie for answers, it is Bryan's show now. With
> his great rep, whatever he does is OK by me (for next season at
> least), even if he keeps Sam!!!
>
> On second thought, an NBA championship in Toronto would be a pure
> miracle. Still, God works through men, and Bryan may be His arm
> extended to the Raptors. I believe in miracles. To believe in
> the Raptors...you have to believe in miracles!
>
> Thank you Mr Peddie for admitting that Babcock would not have
> made it happen for us. That firing, "out-of-the-blue", angered me
> at the time. Babcock was a nice polite man (he'd have made a good
> Canadian) like GG; but the sudden firing was a brilliant act.
>
> Thank you Mr Emery for renewing our faith in miracles. Do you
> know how few NBA teams have cap space?!? Less than a quarter have
> cap space!!! But another quarter will spend like there's NO cap.
>
> The best defence for keeping Sam is that he went to Emery, behind
> Babcock's back. Maybe Sam's brilliant beyond our understanding.
> Maybe he's a new generation or "minamalist" coach, who developes
> men, instead of strategies. Perfect for a young team.
>
> In fact, I think Sam will soon be a fine coach. Like you,
> I see him as a great NBA assistant coach, trying to learn the head
> coach position. I just wish we got him after he learned it
> somewhere else.
>
> Bryan may have decided Sam is devoping very nicely.
> Yesterday is gone! Tomorow is ALL that matters.
>
> I expect to hate Bryan's cut-throat moves this off season, but I
> fully trust that my faith in Bryan will make me mistrust my own
> opinions. I'll miss our loveable losers, and I'll be saddened by
> the turn-over; but I expect brilliant acts.
>
> I promise not to throw water on Bryan's firestorm!
>
> Can you spell "honeymoon"?!?
>