Krystkowiak a Big Man Who Dreamed Bigger
by Net Income on Sep 1, 2010 8:16 PM EDT
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PrintLarry Krystkowiak wasn't destined to be an NBA player or head coach, yet he achieved both. A second round pick out of Montana, he wound up playing nine years in the league, averaging a very respectable 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per contest. He himself says of his game that it was "no talent and supreme work ethic"...and thus hard work is what he expects from others.
After retiring, he took a job at his alma mater, did well and later then took advantage of an opportunity to join Terry Stotts on the Bucks' bench. While there, he helped a young big man, Andrew Bogut. In fact, he so won the respect of Bucks management that they promoted him to head coach, then extended him...before firing him after his first full season.
Krystkowiak, one of three former head coaches on Avery Johnson's staff, thinks he lost his job because he didn't adhere close enough to "my values and morals", adding "I certainly wouldn’t do that again."
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This guy
He did a great job with Bogut a good job with Charlie V and decent job with Yi.
So...
we can expect the same progress with Favor and James.
by devin34harris on Sep 1, 2010 8:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I hope to see Favors grow here.
James, I see him more of a 3.. I don’t know if he should get spot minutes at the 4, but we’ll see.
Proky's Money In Action
We now have a very strong coaching staff, thanks to Proky’s money. On a young team, this will make a difference. These young men will all this new money, and the young girls waiting for them in every city, and their old friends from the neighborhood trying to get them to finance a car wash or restaurant, need mentors and need to be watched. What would YOU or I have done at 20 with that kind of money and opportunities for mischief? These assistants will have their hands full, even if our players are good kids. Six foot eleven or 5 foot 8, when you are 19 or 20, you are a kid. Thanks Proky for spending money on good coaches!
Paul from Delray Beach
by PaulErstein on Sep 1, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The Ners are also hiring a manager
to do nothing but help young players…a director of player programs.
It’s all part of the larger upgrade in staffing.
http://www.netsdaily.com/2010/8/6/1608110/nets-upgrading-basketball-staff
I like the idea of a Director of Rehabilitation, in order to keep all injury Rehab. in house.
I wish they would be the first NBA team to hire an in-house Acupuncturist, who could treat injuries DAILY, instead of traveling when time permits.
Not only would it reduce missed time due to sprains by AT LEAST 1/2, conditions such as migraines could be relieved at the time of the game.
I brought that subject up a few years back, but only now is there a chance that someone might listen.
Paul....
….amen sir. Amen.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Sep 2, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Just to make it clear
we have two assistant coaches that get credit for aiding in the development of Chris Bosh and Andrew Bogut.
The Nets have not wasted any movements this offseason. Everything that has been done will make this team better.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
"I’ve always been a big fan of trying to get a little bit better every day,"
This philosophy will do wonders for this young team. Making progress one day at a time. Working on the small things that will pay off big in the long run.
His hiring is just another example of how Proky has put together a well run organization; addressing each and every area of player development on and off the court.
nice but a lot depends on
Whether you have players whu buy into being coached. Presumably Avery and King have good enough insights into that aspect of the players they brought in.
by mt57 on Sep 2, 2010 8:27 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
if you dont
you dump them. The Nets don’t have a lot of big contracts. Outlaw and Harris have the biggest at $35 and $28 million remaining. Then, it’s Morrow, Farmar and Murphy with $12 million each; Petro at $10 million; Favors at $9 million.
and remember
these are guys that all want to be here to play for Avery.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Sep 2, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there no concern within the Nets
that Harris makes less than Outlaw, which could lead to jealousy and thus chemistry issues?
Nets = Global
Knicks = Local
Harris makes more that Outlaw, over the balance of his 3 year remaining on his contract:
Harris makes 26.8 million over 3 years.
Outlaw makes only 21 million.
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