Celtics

[sam h]

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I really don't get the extension from the franchise's stand point. Let's forget about whether Doc is as bad as he seems.. he DID win a coach of the year award with Orlando (not that it carries a ton of merit, but still). I actually think he's OK. Give him a decent team with some vets, and they'll do decent.

But from last summer through the first half of this year (when everyone just gave up completely), the fans were calling for Doc's head. Big time. I just don't see how it's not in the front office's best interest to move on. It's not like they'd be turning away an amazing deal for a great coach. They'd be turning away an average coach at best. You bring in a new coach, you get some hype about it, fans look forward to a fresh start, and you see how the season plays out.

Now with Doc, he's got no leash to work with from day one. If the Celtics are down 15 in the 4th of the very first game next season, there are going to be "Fire Doc" chants going on. I don't see how that's an ideal way to start the season with a young team. It really just isn't making any sense to me.

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Tanking for Mayo? [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

I agree with you though. Part of it might be that Danny likes Doc, feels he didn't really have a chance this year, and has trouble cutting the cord. Part of it might also be that they aren't enthused by any of the possible replacements right now.